Beechcraft Hawker 850XP

The Beechcraft Hawker 850XP is one of the last versions of the Hawker 800 family. Fuselage, cabin and engines are those of the 800XP, but the wings gained winglets, Collins Pro Line 21 became standard in the cockpit and the factory redesigned the interior. About 100 were built, each with a cabin 6.50 m long and 1.83 m wide, usually fitted with eight seats.

From central Europe the Hawker 850XP reaches Greece, Turkey and Cyprus without a stop, and from Larnaca it flies to Dubai in 3:31 h. Its limit is the baggage hold, smaller than in the Citation Sovereign, so a large group with skis has to plan what it takes.

Cabin: the 800XP shell with a newer interior

Cross-section and length of the Hawker 850XP match the 800XP: 6.50 m from the cockpit to the rear wall, 1.83 m wide and about 1.75 m high in the aisle. The factory redesigned the furnishings, so seats and panels are of a later style. Galley and wardrobe sit just behind the cockpit, followed by four club seats with tables, then a single seat and a three-seat divan along the side.

The toilet at the rear is a separate room with a door, and the baggage hold is reached through it. Internet and entertainment vary, as owners upgraded their cabins in different ways.

Baggage: 1.40 m³ and no external hold

The main hold of the Hawker 850XP takes about 1.40 m³ and lies behind the toilet, so it can be reached in the air. There is no external compartment: the space under the fuselage holds an extra fuel tank, which is part of the reason for the range. A wardrobe by the door and some smaller lockers in the cabin add a little room.

• Golf bags and skis go in the hold, though not all at once with a full cabin.
• On the longest rows with a full cabin and heavy bags, the operator may plan a fuel stop.
• Give the number of ski pairs and the length of the bags, so the operator can work out the space.

Winglets, engines and airports

Two Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines of 20.7 kN each power the Hawker 850XP, the same as on the 800XP. The winglets cut drag, so with four on board the jet flies about 190 km further than the 800XP on the same fuel. Economy cruise is around 745 km/h, maximum cruise 830 km/h, and the ceiling 12,497 m (41,000 ft). Two pilots are always at the controls.

Flying the type in Europe

Hawker 850XP routes and prices

The rows mix short business hops with the legs where the winglets matter: the Turkish coast, Israel and the Gulf. Prices are one way for the whole aircraft with crew, without airport fees and passenger taxes; flight time is the great-circle distance at 780 km/h plus taxi, climb and approach.

Under two hours: Alpine, Riviera and Adriatic hops

Two to four hours: the Aegean, Morocco and the Gulf from Cyprus

Beyond four hours: where the winglets pay off

The calculator shows an indicative price for this model or a midsize jet of the same class on your route.

What a Hawker 850XP charter costs

The hourly rate starts at EUR 4,500 for the whole aircraft, with two pilots and fuel. On a short hop the total is far above rate times flight time: Munich to Split takes 1:19 h and starts at EUR 11,500, as the minimum charge and the positioning flights are part of it.

Longer legs spread those costs over more hours. Geneva to Mykonos (2:53 h) starts at EUR 18,500, London Farnborough to Athens (3:37 h) at EUR 22,000 and Paris Le Bourget to Tel Aviv (4:43 h) at EUR 27,000, each one way.

On Geneva - Mykonos the quote is for the aircraft, so splitting it lowers each traveller's share:

Ways to lower the price

• Allow all three late Hawkers, 800XP, 850XP and 900XP: the cabin is the same, and a closer aircraft saves positioning.
• For a stay of several days, compare two one-way trips with a quote where the aircraft waits; in summer, parking on the islands and at Mykonos is limited anyway.
• Return on the same day if the crew's duty time allows it.
• Offer a few hours of flexibility on departure, so the operator can fit your leg between other flights.
• For two or three passengers on a hop under 90 minutes, compare with a light jet.

Empty Legs on the Hawker 850XP

Empty Legs on the Hawker 850XP itself are infrequent, as few are based in Europe. Counting the 800XP and 900XP with the same cabin, they appear fairly often, most of all in summer between London, northern Italy, Sardinia and the Riviera. Discounts of 30-60% are possible, but the date and route are fixed and the leg can be cancelled when the aircraft gets a full charter.

Write your route and a window of dates to empty-legs@jets.flights or use the Empty Legs page.

Similar jets to compare

Clients choosing among the late Hawkers look mostly at range, runways and baggage. These are the aircraft we compare the Hawker 850XP with most often.

How to book

Send us:

• route, date and time, and the return if planned;
• passengers and baggage, listing skis, golf bags and pets apart;
• for Turkey, Israel or the Gulf, passport nationalities;
• whether an 800XP or 900XP is fine.

We ask operators with an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and add the nearest aircraft of the same class. We always try to find a Hawker 850XP close to you, though each case depends on the operator's contract and schedule. Schengen flights have no passport control, but the operator still needs ID details; EU citizens flying to the UK need an ETA.

Questions about the Hawker 850XP

• • How much does a Hawker 850XP flight cost?

  • From EUR 4,500 per flight hour for the whole aircraft. Milan Linate to London Farnborough starts at EUR 13,500, Milan Linate to Bodrum at EUR 18,000 and Larnaca to Dubai at EUR 21,000 one way, without airport fees and passenger taxes.

• • Why is a one-hour flight not just the hourly rate?

  • The operator charges a minimum and the flights to and from base. Paris Le Bourget to Nice (1:23 h) therefore starts at EUR 12,000, and taxes, fees, catering and de-icing come on top.

• • How can I pay less?

  • Accept an 800XP or 900XP based nearer, return the same day if possible and give a window of departure times.

• • Are there Empty Legs on the Hawker 850XP?

  • Rarely on this exact version, more often if you accept the 800XP and 900XP. Such legs can cost 30-60% less, with a fixed date and a risk of cancellation.

• • What do the winglets give me as a passenger?

  • Longer legs without a stop: about 190 km more than the 800XP on the same fuel and engines, which adds margin on legs such as Hamburg to Tenerife (5:05 h) or against a headwind.

• • How many passengers fit, and is there a toilet?

  • Usually eight, six for comfort on long legs. The toilet at the rear is enclosed with a door.

• • Will skis and golf bags fit?

  • For four people, yes. With six or eight the 1.40 m³ hold takes either suitcases or bulky gear, not both, so list the items; the Citation Sovereign carries far more.

• • Can the Hawker 850XP use Lugano, Cannes or Courchevel?

  • Lugano and Cannes-Mandelieu only with reduced weight, often followed by a short hop to Milan or Nice to refuel. Courchevel is too short; skiers land at Chambéry or Geneva.

• • Can the Hawker 850XP wait for us during a week in Bodrum?

  • Usually not: on a stay of several days the jet often flies back empty and returns for you, and the extra hours are in the price. Summer parking on the islands is limited, at Mykonos to about 40 minutes.

• • Can my dog come along?

  • Yes, in the cabin, once the operator has approved it. The EU requires a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel and a pet passport; the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland and Norway also want tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before entry. Coming back from Turkey, the stricter EU entry rules for pets from non-EU countries apply.