Beechcraft Hawker 900XP

The Beechcraft Hawker 900XP closes the Hawker 800 family. Fuselage, cabin and winglets come from the 850XP; the engines are new. Honeywell TFE731-50R turbofans hold their thrust better on hot days and at high airports and burn about 5 % less fuel. The cabin is 6.50 m long, 1.83 m wide and about 1.75 m high, usually with eight seats and a toilet behind a door.

Cabin: low door, lowered aisle and a short divan

The entry door of the Hawker 900XP is small, and most adults step in with the head slightly bowed. Inside, the aisle is lowered below the seat floor, so a passenger up to about 1.75 m stands upright there. A galley with a microwave, a chilled box and a coffee machine sits by the cockpit, and a wardrobe by the door takes coats and soft bags.

Four seats face each other in a club group with tables that open from the wall, followed by a single seat and a three-seat divan; in some aircraft a second club group replaces the divan. All seats slide and swivel, though the backrests recline only a little. The divan is too short for a tall person to sleep stretched out, but on a four-hour leg it lets one passenger put their feet up.

Baggage: 1.40 m³ without an outside door

The hold of the Hawker 900XP, about 1.40 m³, lies behind the toilet and has no external hatch, so suitcases are carried in through the cabin. In return it can be reached during the flight.

Golf bags and skis fit, but not together with large suitcases for the whole group, so give their number in the request. With six people the payload is enough for the Canaries; with eight and heavy bags the operator may plan a fuel stop.

Performance in heat and at altitude

The 5,186 km range of the Hawker 900XP applies to six passengers, economy cruise and NBAA IFR reserves; flown fast, it drops to about 4,270 km. We plan non-stop legs up to about 4,400 km, keeping a reserve for wind and an alternate airport. Maximum speed is 837 km/h and the ceiling 12,497 m (41,000 ft).

The first two tiles are manufacturer figures and show where the engines make the difference: hot summer days and high airfields. On flat, cool routes the 800XP, 850XP and 900XP fly almost alike.

Summer flying in Europe

Where the Hawker 900XP flies from European hubs

Alpine airfields, warm southern airports and the long Atlantic and Middle East legs where this version earns its place. All prices are one way for the whole aircraft with crew, before airport fees and passenger taxes; flight time is the great-circle distance at 790 km/h plus taxi, climb and approach.

Up to two hours: Sion, Samedan and the Adriatic

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

Over four hours: the Canaries, Egypt and Arabia

All rows are flown without a stop with six passengers, including Hamburg to Gran Canaria (4:58 h). Vienna to Doha (5:31 h) and Munich to Riyadh (5:34 h) are near the limit: with eight people, full baggage or a strong headwind the operator splits them with a fuel stop.

Also worth knowing:

• Dubai and Abu Dhabi from Milan or Paris, about 4,700 km and more, need a stop.
• Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum and Cairo lie outside the EU: passports for everyone.

The calculator shows an indicative price for the Hawker 900XP or a midsize jet of the same class on your route.

What a Hawker 900XP charter costs

Hourly rates start at EUR 4,500 for the whole aircraft, with two pilots and fuel. The shortest rows show why a one-hour flight is not one hour's rate: Paris Le Bourget to Sion (1:06 h) starts at EUR 11,500, since the operator's minimum charge and the positioning flights are included.

On longer legs the slow economy cruise counts, as each extra minute is billed: London Farnborough to Madeira (3:35 h) starts at EUR 22,000, Amsterdam to Tenerife (4:35 h) at EUR 27,000 and Munich to Riyadh (5:34 h) at EUR 31,000, one way.

A charter is priced per aircraft, so on London Farnborough - Faro the cost per person drops as seats fill:

How to fly cheaper

• On short, cool routes accept the 800XP or 850XP: same cabin, more aircraft and shorter positioning.
• Keep the 900XP for summer trips to the mountains, hot airports and the Canaries, where its engines pay off.
• Return the same day when the crew's duty time allows, saving a hotel night.
• Allow a few hours either way on departure, so the operator can link your leg with another flight.
• For four people or fewer on a leg under 90 minutes, compare with a light jet.

Empty Legs on the Hawker 900XP

As few are based in Europe, Empty Legs on the Hawker 900XP itself are occasional. Across the 800XP, 850XP and 900XP they come up fairly often, mainly in summer between London, northern Italy, Sardinia and the Riviera. A matching leg can be 30-60% cheaper; the date and route are fixed, and the leg disappears if the aircraft is chartered in full.

Send the route and a range of dates to empty-legs@jets.flights or check the Empty Legs page.

Similar jets to compare

When choosing the Hawker 900XP, clients usually weigh it against the earlier Hawker and two midsize jets with longer cabins.

How to book

What we need for a quote:

• route, date and time, plus the return;
• passengers and baggage, with skis, golf bags and pets listed separately;
• for Samedan or Sion in summer, the exact date and the load;
• whether an 800XP or 850XP is acceptable on a cool, short leg.

We contact operators holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and add jets of the same class. We always try to find a Hawker 900XP near your departure, but each case depends on the operator's schedule and contract. Schengen legs have no passport control, though the operator still needs ID details; EU citizens flying to the UK need an ETA.

Questions about the Hawker 900XP

• • How much does a Hawker 900XP flight cost?

  • From EUR 4,500 per flight hour for the whole aircraft. Geneva to Dubrovnik starts at EUR 14,500, Milan Linate to Istanbul at EUR 18,000 and Nice to Tenerife at EUR 24,000 one way, before airport fees and passenger taxes.

• • What is in the price, and what comes on top?

  • Aircraft, two pilots and fuel, with positioning and the minimum charge built in, which is why London Farnborough to Samedan (1:41 h) starts at EUR 14,000. Airport fees, passenger taxes, catering, de-icing and crew hotels are added.

• • How can I make the trip cheaper?

  • On short legs in cool weather accept the 800XP or 850XP, return the same day and give a time window. On hot or high routes stay with the 900XP.

• • Are there Empty Legs on the Hawker 900XP?

  • Occasionally, more often if you accept the 800XP and 850XP. They can be 30-60% cheaper, with a fixed date and a risk of cancellation.

• • How does the Hawker 900XP differ from the 800XP and 850XP?

  • Mainly in the engines: the TFE731-50R keeps more power in heat and altitude and uses less fuel. Cabin, hold and winglets match the 850XP.

• • Can the Hawker 900XP fly to Tenerife without a stop?

  • Yes, with six people: Amsterdam to Tenerife takes 4:35 h in our table. With eight, heavy bags or a strong headwind the operator may plan a fuel stop.

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

  • Usually eight in the seats and on the divan, six on legs over three hours. The toilet at the rear is a separate room with a door.

• • Will skis and golf bags fit?

  • For a smaller group, yes. With six or eight people give the number of items, as the 1.40 m³ hold cannot take bulky gear and large suitcases for everyone.

• • Can we fly to St. Moritz in summer?

  • Yes, to Samedan, about 1,700 m above sea level. Here the Hawker 900XP does better than older Hawkers, but the crew needs airport training and the weight is set for the day.

• • Can I bring my dog?

  • Yes, in the cabin next to you once the operator has agreed. 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.