Gulfstream private jets

Four groups of aircraft under one badge

Gulfstream is an American manufacturer from Savannah, Georgia, and part of General Dynamics. Its large jets were designed in the United States, while the smaller G100, G150, G200 and G280 came from Israel Aerospace Industries. For a charter client the catalogue falls into four groups with very different cabins and prices.

All types in the catalogue except the G280 are no longer built. Gulfstream replaced the G450 with the G500 and the G650 with the G800, and also builds the G600 and the larger G700. These later models are not listed in the catalogue; we quote them on request when one is free near your airport.

G100 to G280: midsize and super midsize jets

These four midsize jets cover business trips and family holidays across Europe and to the Mediterranean. They differ most in cabin height and width, so the number of passengers and the length of the leg decide the choice.

How they differ:

• G100, formerly the Astra SPX: a fast jet with a cabin 1.47 m wide, comfortable for four on long legs and rare in Europe
• G150: a cabin 1.75 m high and as wide, seven seats, a toilet with a door and approval for London City
• G200, built by IAI as the Galaxy: a 1.91 m cabin, taller than most jets of its class, a 4.25 m³ hold reachable in flight, no London City approval
• G280: the only type of the group still built, eight to ten seats in two zones, a short take-off, London City approval and the range for London - Dubai

The G280 competes directly with the Bombardier Challenger 350: both have a cabin about 1.83-1.85 m high, eight to ten seats and a hold open in flight, and the G280 flies further. Few G280s are based in Europe, so a Challenger 350 is often closer and needs less positioning. The G150 is closer in size to a Learjet 60, with the same 1.75 m cabin height, while the G200 offers more headroom.

GII, IISP and GIII: the classic types

The Gulfstream II, the IISP with winglets and the Gulfstream III brought the stand-up cabin and a hold reachable in flight to the brand. All three are old and no longer built. Without a certified hushkit they meet only Chapter 2 of the ICAO noise rules, and Austria, Belgium and Switzerland do not accept them. When a client asks for one, we also quote a GIV-SP or a G450 with a similar cabin, which an operator can actually offer.

GIV family: the 1.88 m cabin for Europe and the Gulf

The GIV, GIV-SP, G300, G400, G350 and G450 share one fuselage and one cabin: 12.29 m long, 1.88 m high and 2.24 m wide. The cabin has three zones, a full washroom and a hold reachable in flight. Charter layouts usually have ten to fourteen seats, though the type is certified for 19. The versions differ in fuel, cockpit and take-off weight, which shows in range and in the hourly rate.

Which version you will meet:

• G450: the version most often offered in Europe, with the PlaneView cockpit and 8,015 km of range; many aircraft are based in Europe and the Gulf
• GIV and GIV-SP: older versions, few of them with European operators, so we quote a G450 alongside
• G300: a GIV-SP with less fuel, very rare in charter
• G350: a lighter G450 with about 1,000 km less range, also rare
• G400: the last GIV-SP version; Gulfstream later used the same name for an entirely different jet with fly-by-wire controls, so the quote always names the year of build

Against rivals, a Challenger 605 has a wider but shorter cabin, 2.49 m by 8.61 m, and a lower hourly rate than the G450. A Dassault Falcon 900EX has three engines and a 10.11 m cabin. For twelve passengers on a five-hour leg the longer GIV cabin gives each group its own zone.

GV, G550 and G650: long range

The GV was the first Gulfstream built for ultra-long range, and the G550 grew out of it with the same fuselage, improved Rolls-Royce engines and the PlaneView cockpit. The GV has a 13.39 m cabin in three zones and a 6.40 m³ hold reachable in flight. On a night flight about six people can lie flat. The G550 is one of the large jets European operators offer most often, while the GV is rare in Europe.

The G650 has a cabin 14.27 m long, 1.96 m high and 2.59 m wide, 35 cm wider than in the G550, which shows in the aisle and on the sofas made up as beds. Cruise speed is 956 km/h. Gulfstream no longer builds it, but the charter fleet of G650 and G650ER aircraft is large and relatively young, also in Europe.

The Bombardier Global 6000 has a cabin 13.18 m long and 2.41 m wide, close to the G550, and the Global 7500 sits above the G650 with four zones. The Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X are lighter trijets that can land at Cannes-Mandelieu, which no Gulfstream of this group can use.

Which Gulfstream for which trip

Start from the number of people and the longest leg:

How much a Gulfstream charter costs

Prices on this page are for the whole aircraft with crew and fuel. The hourly rates in the model tables start at EUR 4,500 for the G100 and G150 and reach EUR 14,000 for the G650. The block below gives the floor rates by class.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

A short leg costs more than rate times flight time. Paris Le Bourget - Ibiza in a G280 takes 1:52 h and costs from EUR 19,500, while London Farnborough - Dubai in the same jet takes 7:15 h and costs from EUR 53,000. On the short trip the operator's minimum charge, the empty flight to your airport and back and the fixed costs of each departure make up a large share of the total.

What goes into a quote:

• flight time at the hourly rate of the model
• positioning of the aircraft from its base and back
• crew hotel and allowances when the jet waits for the return
• landing, parking and handling, higher for a large jet at Nice, Geneva or Le Bourget
• passenger taxes set by the departure country: the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Austria and the Netherlands charge them, and the UK and France apply a higher rate to business jets
• catering, satellite internet, winter de-icing and an augmented crew on very long days

G100 to G280 across Europe and to the Gulf

GIV family: islands, the Levant and the Gulf

GV and G650: long legs without a stop

The tables show one-way prices from the hourly rate, positioning and typical costs, before passenger taxes. The final offer depends on where the free aircraft stands, the date and the fees at both airports.

How to pay less for the same trip

• Return the same day or within the crew's duty time, so the jet does not fly home empty twice
• For a stay of several days, compare a crew night stop with two empty legs
• Do not pay for range you will not use: on legs to the Gulf a G450 does the job of a G650 at a lower hourly rate
• Do not book more cabin than the trip needs: for six people to Ibiza a G280 costs far less than a G450
• Give a window of dates, so we can pick an aircraft that finishes another trip near your airport

Empty Legs on the large cabins

The G450, G550 and G650 fly with many European operators, so Empty Legs on them appear regularly: returns from Nice and Olbia after summer weekends, positioning flights between Europe and the Gulf in winter, and repositioning across the Atlantic. Such a leg can cost 40-65 % less than a normal charter, but the operator sets the date and route and may withdraw it if the aircraft is sold for a full trip.

Airports and European rules

Booking a Gulfstream jet

Send us:

• route, date and preferred departure time
• number of passengers and the baggage, including skis and golf bags
• pets, with breed and weight
• beds, a flight attendant or satellite internet, which vary by aircraft

We ask operators with an Air Operator Certificate for free aircraft, check the year of build, the cabin photos and the airport limits, and usually send three to five offers. The contract states the price, the payment terms and the operator's cancellation rules.

Gulfstream charter through a broker

The same Gulfstream name can mean a jet from the first GIV batch or a young G650, and the interior counts as much as the model. We compare several aircraft for each request, ask for cabin photos and tell you when a Bombardier Challenger or a Dassault Falcon gives the same comfort for less.

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Questions about Gulfstream charter

• • How much does it cost to charter a Gulfstream?

  • Hourly rates in the tables run from EUR 4,500 for the G100 and G150 to EUR 14,000 for the G650, for the whole aircraft with crew. London Farnborough - Geneva in a G150 costs from EUR 12,500, and Paris - Los Angeles in a G650 from EUR 140,000.

• • Why is a short flight so expensive?

  • The quote carries the operator's minimum charge, positioning of the aircraft and the fixed costs of each departure. Paris Le Bourget - Ibiza in a G280 takes 1:52 h and costs from EUR 19,500.

• • Which Gulfstream has the largest cabin?

  • In the catalogue it is the G650: 14.27 m long, 1.96 m high and 2.59 m wide. The G700, which is not listed, is larger still, and we quote it on request.

• • Which Gulfstream fits eight passengers on a European trip?

  • The G280 or the G200, both with a stand-up cabin and a hold open in flight. For longer legs with ten or more people a GIV-SP or a G450 is the next step.

• • Can a Gulfstream fly from Europe to New York without a stop?

  • Yes, the GV, G550 and G650 fly non-stop from all European hubs. London Farnborough - New York in a GV takes about 7:00 h. A G450 also makes it, after a check of the load and the winter winds.

• • Is the G650 still built?

  • No. Gulfstream replaced it with the G800, which keeps the same cabin size and flies further. The G650 fleet is large and young, so the type remains easy to charter in Europe.

• • Can a Gulfstream land at London City?

  • Only the G150 and the G280 are approved for the steep approach, and the operator and crew need the approval too. Larger Gulfstreams fly to Farnborough, Luton or Biggin Hill.

• • Can a Gulfstream land in Cannes or Courchevel?

  • The G280 lands at Cannes-Mandelieu, and the GIV family only at reduced weight. The G550 and G650 land in Nice. The Courchevel altiport is closed to all Gulfstreams, so skiers use Geneva or Chambéry.

• • Are Empty Legs available on Gulfstream jets?

  • Yes, most often on the G450, G550 and G650. The operator sets the date and route, and the price can be 40-65 % below a normal charter.

• • How many people can sleep on board?

  • In the GV, G550 and G650 about six can lie flat on a night flight, depending on the layout. For other types, mention a night flight in the request and we check the layout.

• • How do I pay for a Gulfstream charter?

  • You receive a contract with the price, the payment terms and the operator's cancellation rules. Payment is by bank transfer or card before the flight.