Cessna Citation Latitude

The Cessna Citation Latitude is a midsize jet from Textron Aviation with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306D1 engines and a Garmin G5000 touchscreen cockpit. Its cabin has a flat floor along the whole length and is 1.83 m high and 1.96 m wide, 10 cm taller and 28 cm wider than in the Citation XLS. Textron reports it as the most delivered midsize jet for several years running, so many European operators fly it.

Cabin layout, toilet and pressure

The cabin of the Citation Latitude is 6.63 m long. With no dropped aisle you stand as freely by the window as in the middle, and the feet have more room. Just inside the door there is a cabinet for drinks and catering, in some aircraft with a microwave, and opposite it a two-seat divan along the wall. Mid-cabin four seats face each other in pairs with tables between them, and two forward-facing seats follow behind.

• The toilet at the rear has a flushing bowl, a washbasin and a door
• At 12,497 m the cabin altitude is about 1,509 m, which makes long legs less tiring
• The internet system Textron fits as standard works only over the US; over Europe connectivity depends on whether the aircraft carries satellite equipment, and the quote says so
• Two pilots always fly; a flight attendant is not standard, but some operators add one on request

Baggage, skis and pets

The tail hold of the Citation Latitude is loaded from the apron and cannot be reached in the air. The remaining 0.8 m³ or so is a wardrobe and lockers in the cabin, the place for medicines, documents and chargers.

• Six people: a large suitcase and a cabin bag each, with room beside them for skis in bags or golf bags
• Nine people: one suitcase per person
• Skis and golf bags: tell us the number and length, so the operator can check them for the specific aircraft

A dog or cat flies in the cabin with you once the operator has agreed before booking; tell us the breed, weight and carrier. Within the EU it needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel and an EU pet passport. Finland, Ireland, Malta, Norway and the UK also require tapeworm treatment for dogs 1-5 days before entry, and the UK accepts animals only via approved routes and airports.

Citation Latitude performance and airports

Textron quotes the 5,000 km for four passengers at high-speed cruise, with NBAA IFR reserves, standard conditions and no wind. With six or more on board, winter westerlies and airspace detours the real distance is shorter, so our table plans non-stop legs with a lower limit.

Runway figures apply at sea level and the maximum take-off weight of 13,971 kg. They open smaller airports to the Citation Latitude:

• Cannes-Mandelieu with a 1,539 m runway, where the length rarely limits the take-off weight
• London City and Lugano: the jet is certified as standard by FAA and EASA for approaches of up to 6.65 degrees, but the operator also needs approval for the airport
• Samedan at about 1,700 m elevation and Sion: the crew needs training for the airport, and the take-off weight is calculated for the day
• Not Courchevel: the 537 m sloped altiport is too short for this jet and needs a special qualification

Rules that matter in Europe

Citation Latitude routes from European hubs

Thirty one-way routes from all thirteen hubs, from Geneva - Lugano (0:47 h) to Vienna - Tenerife (5:04 h), all non-stop. They include London City, Lugano, Cannes and Samedan, where the short take-off of the Citation Latitude counts. Prices cover the whole aircraft with crew, before airport fees and passenger taxes; flight times follow the great-circle distance plus taxi, climb and approach.

Up to two hours: city airports, the Alps and the Riviera

Two to four hours: the islands, Iberia and the Gulf

Over four hours: the Canaries with a light load

On a short hop such as Amsterdam - London City with two or three passengers, a light jet such as the Phenom 300 costs less.

The calculator gives an indicative price for the Citation Latitude or another midsize jet on your route; the final figure depends on where the nearest free aircraft is based.

Citation Latitude charter price

The rate starts at EUR 5,000 per flight hour for the whole aircraft with crew and fuel. On a one-hour leg the total is well above the rate times the flight time, because positioning, the operator's minimum charge and handling weigh heavily: Amsterdam - London City (0:55 h) starts at EUR 11,500 and Frankfurt - Samedan (1:00 h) at EUR 11,500.

From about two hours the flight hours carry most of the price, and the fixed costs fade into the background. Whether two or nine people fly, the Citation Latitude costs the same, so with six on board each person pays a sixth.

London Farnborough - Ibiza for the whole aircraft and split between passengers, before taxes and airport fees:

Ways to pay less

• Same-day return on short legs such as Geneva - Olbia: no crew hotel and no second positioning flight
• An aircraft based near your departure airport: we compare several operators, as positioning can make up a large part of a short trip
• A flexible departure time, so the operator can fit your flight into the aircraft's schedule
• Two or three passengers on a leg under two hours: a light jet has a lower hourly rate
• Four or five passengers who do not need a stand-up cabin: a Citation XLS costs less per hour

Seats on shared flights with strangers are rarely offered on this type, so we do not build quotes on them.

Empty Legs on this type

The Citation Latitude is common in Europe, so Empty Legs come up regularly: in summer between Germany, Switzerland, the Riviera, the Balearics and Sardinia, in winter towards Geneva, Sion and Samedan. They can be 30-60% below a standard charter.

Similar jets to compare

Clients considering the Citation Latitude usually compare it with the smaller Citation XLS, the older Citation Sovereign, the larger Citation Longitude and the Challenger 350.

Booking a flight

For a quote, send us:

• route, date and preferred departure time
• number of passengers and baggage, with skis, golf bags and pets listed separately
• special airports such as London City, Lugano, Samedan or Madeira, so that approvals are checked first

We check free aircraft with operators holding an AOC and send a quote naming the operator, the aircraft's year, positioning and taxes. Within Schengen there is no passport control, but the operator needs passport or ID details for every passenger; EU citizens flying to the UK need an ETA.

Cessna Citation Latitude: questions and answers

• • How much does a Citation Latitude flight cost?

  • The rate starts at EUR 5,000 per flight hour. Paris Le Bourget - Nice costs from EUR 13,500, London Farnborough - Ibiza from EUR 18,000 and London - Tenerife from EUR 27,000 for the whole aircraft one way. Airport fees and passenger taxes come on top.

• • Why does a one-hour flight cost more than the hourly rate?

  • Each departure carries positioning, the operator's minimum charge and handling. On Amsterdam - London City (0:55 h) they make up much of the EUR 11,500; on a three-hour leg such as Paris - Marrakesh they weigh far less.

• • What is added to the table price?

  • Airport and handling fees, the departure country's passenger tax, catering beyond the standard and de-icing in winter. A Paris departure adds about EUR 420 per passenger on a European route, more on longer flights (about EUR 1,015 and up to EUR 2,100 beyond 5,500 km); a Milan departure EUR 100 per passenger up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond.

• • How can I fly the Citation Latitude for less?

  • Return the same day on short legs, keep the departure time flexible so that an aircraft based nearby can fly, and ask for Empty Legs. With four or five passengers on a short leg, a Citation XLS costs less per hour.

• • Are there Empty Legs on the Citation Latitude?

  • Yes, regularly, because many European operators fly the type. They can be 30-60% below a normal charter, but the date and route are fixed and the leg can be withdrawn. Send your route and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • Can I stand up in the cabin?

  • Most adults can. The cabin is 1.83 m high with a flat floor and no dropped aisle; passengers taller than that bend slightly.

• • How many passengers fit in a Citation Latitude?

  • Up to nine: six in the seats, two on the divan and one on the belted toilet seat. For longer legs plan up to six, so everyone has a proper seat and the jet carries more fuel and baggage.

• • Can the Citation Latitude reach Tenerife without a stop?

  • Yes. London - Tenerife (4:10 h) is flown with six on board, Vienna - Tenerife (5:04 h) with four people and moderate bags. With a full cabin on the longer legs the operator may plan a short fuel stop in Spain or Portugal.

• • Can a Citation Latitude land at London City?

  • Yes, if the operator holds approval for the airport. The Citation Latitude is certified as standard by FAA and EASA for the steep approach that London City and Lugano require. If no such aircraft is free, you land at Farnborough, Luton or Biggin Hill.

• • Can my dog fly with us?

  • Usually yes, in the cabin next to you, once the operator has agreed. It needs an EU pet passport with a valid rabies vaccination; flights to the UK need extra steps and an airport that accepts animals.