Gulfstream G450

The Gulfstream G450 is the final and most widely built version of the GIV family, which also includes the GIV, the GIV-SP, the G300, the G350 and the G400. It stayed in production for more than a decade, and a good number fly with European operators. The cabin is 1.88 m high and 2.24 m wide, so adults walk upright from the cockpit door to the baggage hold, and charter aircraft usually seat 12 to 14.

Gulfstream G450 cabin: three zones, galley and washroom

Without the baggage hold the cabin measures about 12.29 m, with six large oval windows on each side. The most common layout has four club seats at the front, a conference table for four in the middle and a sofa with two more seats at the rear. Seats swivel and recline flat and the sofa opens into a bed, so on a night sector several passengers can sleep lying down.

Two pilots fly every trip. A cabin attendant depends on the operator and the aircraft; on legs of more than a couple of hours most operators bring one, and the quote says so.

Charter G450 aircraft in figures:

• Club seats and the conference group seat four each, so eight people face each other at tables
• Layouts for 16 replace some armchairs with divans
• Fewer people sleep than sit, so for a night sector plan two or three seats below the maximum

Baggage: 4.79 m³ behind the washroom

• Eight passengers: large suitcases plus hand luggage for everyone
• Six passengers: room left for skis, golf bags or a pushchair
• A full cabin of 14: plan one medium suitcase and one bag per person
• To Dubai or the Canaries with every seat taken, send the baggage weight, as the operator balances fuel against payload

On European legs the tanks are rarely full, so weight is no issue. It matters only on the longest sectors, when the aircraft carries fuel for seven or eight hours.

Range, speed and runways

Compared with the first GIV the fuselage is about 30 cm longer, and the nose section with the cockpit comes from the G550. Winter headwinds, detours around closed airspace and a distant alternate airport cut the real range by several hundred kilometres, so the route table plans non-stop legs up to about 6,800 km.

How the G450 fits the airports clients ask about most:

Flying the type in Europe

G450 routes from European hubs

Thirty routes from all thirteen hubs, from Paris - London (0:54 h) to Zurich - New York (7:55 h), each flown without a fuel stop. Prices are one way for the whole aircraft with crew and fuel, without airport fees and passenger taxes. Flight time follows the great circle plus taxi, climb and approach.

Under two hours: European hops where a smaller jet competes

Two to four hours: islands, the Canaries and the Middle East

Over four hours: long European legs, the Gulf and the Atlantic

• Frankfurt - New York (6,189 km, 7:47 h) and Zurich - New York (6,310 km, 7:55 h) sit close to the planning limit; with a full cabin and a strong winter jet stream the operator may add a short stop in Shannon or Iceland
• Gulf routes depend on which airspace is open, so the operator confirms the flight time to Dubai, Doha or Riyadh in the quote
• Miami, the Caribbean, the Maldives and the US West Coast need a fuel stop; without one they call for a G550 or a Global 6000

For up to six passengers on a leg under two hours, such as Paris - Nice (1:19 h), a super midsize jet costs noticeably less, and we quote one alongside.

The calculator gives an indicative G450 price for any route you enter, including departures from regional airports across Europe.

How much does it cost to charter a G450

The flight-hour rate starts at EUR 9,800 for the whole aircraft with crew and fuel. On short legs the total is well above that rate multiplied by flight time, because positioning, the operator's minimum charge and handling form a fixed part. Paris - London takes 0:54 h and costs EUR 19,000, London - Nice takes 1:43 h and costs EUR 27,000.

Over longer sectors the fixed part spreads out. Paris - Tenerife costs EUR 48,000 for 3:50 h, and London - New York EUR 74,000 for 7:00 h. The price stays the same for three passengers or thirteen, so a full cabin lowers the cost per person sharply.

The price is for the aircraft, so on London - New York the share per person depends only on how many travel:

Ways to pay less for the same trip

Per-seat sales on this type are rare, since a group usually charters the whole aircraft. We offer single seats only when an operator publishes them.

Empty Legs on this Gulfstream

Many G450 aircraft are based in Europe and the Gulf, so empty sectors appear fairly regularly: returns from the Riviera and the islands to London or Geneva, and positioning between Europe and Dubai. Such a leg can be 40-65 % below a normal charter, as an example rather than a promise.

• Date, route and departure time are set by the operator and move only within narrow limits
• The leg can be cancelled if the aircraft gets a full charter
• The return flight is not included

Send your route and a date window to empty-legs@jets.flights or through the Empty Legs page, and we write when a suitable aircraft comes up.

G450, G550, GIV-SP, Challenger 650 or Falcon 900EX

Clients weighing a G450 usually compare it with the longer-range Gulfstream, its older sister and two large cabins from Bombardier and Dassault.

How to book

For an accurate quote we need:

• route, dates and preferred departure times in both directions
• number of passengers and how many want to sleep on a night sector
• baggage, especially skis, golf bags and oversized cases
• any dog or cat, with breed, weight and carrier size
• whether internet, a cabin attendant or a second toilet matter

We check free aircraft with operators holding an AOC and compare the G450 offers with other GIV family jets based nearby. The quote names the operator, the aircraft, its age, positioning and taxes. If an operator cancels, we always try to find another aircraft or protect your payment, but each case depends on the operator's contract.

Questions about the Gulfstream G450

• • How much does a flight from London to New York cost?

  • From EUR 74,000 one way for the whole aircraft, Farnborough to New York in about 7:00 h without a stop. With eight passengers that is EUR 9,200 each. Airport fees, UK Air Passenger Duty and any crew stay for the return come on top.

• • What is not included in the table price?

  • Airport and handling fees, passenger taxes of the departure country, catering, winter de-icing and the crew's hotel if the aircraft waits for you. Positioning from a distant base is shown as a separate line in the quote.

• • How can the trip cost less?

  • Keep the departure time and airport flexible so we can take an aircraft based nearby, compare a waiting crew with two empty legs for the return, and ask for a GIV-SP or G400 with almost the same cabin. Under two hours with six or fewer people, a super midsize jet is cheaper.

• • Are there Empty Legs on the G450?

  • Yes, fairly regularly, as many aircraft are based in Europe and the Gulf. They follow the operators' schedules, for example back to London or Geneva after a Riviera weekend, and can be 40-65 % below a normal charter in some cases. Date and route are fixed, and the leg can be withdrawn.

• • How many passengers fit?

  • Usually 12 to 14, in some layouts 16; the type is certified for 19. For a night sector plan fewer people, since there are fewer flat places than seats.

• • Is there a proper toilet?

  • Yes, an enclosed washroom with a basin at the rear, and many aircraft have a smaller second toilet at the front. If a large group needs two, mention it in the request.

• • Can it fly to New York without a stop?

  • From London yes: 5,526 km in 7:00 h. From Frankfurt or Zurich it is still non-stop in the table, but close to the planning limit, so with a full cabin and winter headwind the operator may plan a short fuel stop.

• • Will skis and golf bags fit?

  • Yes. The hold takes 4.79 m³, and with six or eight passengers there is room for skis or golf bags next to the suitcases. List the items in the request so the operator can confirm.

• • Can I take my dog?

  • Usually yes, in the cabin next to you, once the operator agrees. Within the EU the dog needs a microchip, rabies vaccination and a pet passport; for the UK and the USA we check the extra entry rules before booking.

• • Can the G450 land in Cannes or Sion?

  • Cannes-Mandelieu accepts it, but departures leave with reduced weight, so on longer trips we use Nice. Sion takes the G450 when the crew is trained for the airport, while Lugano (1,414 m) and the 537 m sloped altiport of Courchevel are too short for this type.