Light Jets
City-hops and short regional missions of 1–2 hours. Citation CJ3+, Phenom 300E, Learjet 75.
- Pax
- 6–7 pax
- Range
- 1,500 nm
- Rate
- from $1,900 / hr
THE FLEET
Private Jet Aircraft for Charter
The right aircraft, every mission.
Access to 7,000+ vetted aircraft worldwide. Tell us the route and passenger count — we match you with the optimal jet at the best market price. Independent, so the recommendation is the aircraft we'd book ourselves.
RANGE COMPARISON
Aircraft Range Map
Compare up to 20 aircraft side-by-side on a map. Set your departure airport and see exactly how far each jet reaches — by range, speed, cabin and capacity.
Cessna Citation CJ3+Bombardier Challenger 350Gulfstream G650ER
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| Aircraft | Category | Range | Capacity | Speed | Cabin (H × W) | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cessna Citation CJ3+ Cessna | Light Jet | 3,778 km | 7 | 782 km/h | 4'9" × 4'10" | 65 cu ft |
Bombardier Challenger 350 Bombardier | Super-Midsize Jet | 5,926 km | 10 | 882 km/h | 6'0" × 7'2" | 106 cu ft |
Gulfstream G650ER Gulfstream | Ultra Long Range | 13,890 km | 16 | 982 km/h | 6'5" × 8'2" | 195 cu ft |
Range circles are factory still-air range from the departure airport. Real-world range varies with payload, winds and reserves.
CATEGORY
Light Jets
Quick city-hops and short regional missions. Stand-up cabin in most models, ideal for 1–2 hour legs across Europe or US regional sectors.
- 6–7 pax
- Capacity
- 1,500 nm
- Range
- 420 kts
- Cruise
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Midsize & Super-Midsize
Coast-to-coast comfort with a full stand-up cabin, dedicated lavatory and external baggage. The workhorse of intra-continental business travel.
- 7–9 pax
- Capacity
- 3,000 nm
- Range
- 480 kts
- Cruise
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Heavy & Ultra-Long-Range
Intercontinental, non-stop. Master-bedroom configurations, full galley, multiple cabin zones and high-speed satellite connectivity throughout the cruise.
- 10–16 pax
- Capacity
- 6,500+ nm
- Range
- 510 kts
- Cruise
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SPECIALISED LIFT
Beyond business jets.
Turboprops
Short-runway access to airfields jets can't reach. King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12.
- Capacity
- 6–9 pax
- Range
- 1,000 nm
VIP Airliners
Group charter and head-of-state missions. BBJ, ACJ, Embraer Lineage.
- Capacity
- 19–60+ pax
- Range
- 6,000 nm
Helicopters
Point-to-point city, ski and yacht transfers. AW109, H145, Sikorsky S-76.
- Capacity
- 4–7 pax
- Range
- 350 nm
Medical / Air Ambulance
ICU-equipped Learjet 35, Challenger 604 and Global air ambulance configurations.
- Capacity
- Stretcher + crew
- Range
- Mission-dependent
ON BOARD
What the cabin actually delivers.
High-speed Wi-Fi
Ka-band and Starlink connectivity on long-range fleet — video calls at FL450.
Full-flat berths
Master suites and divan-bed configurations on heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft.
Crew & catering
Cabin attendant on midsize and above. Bespoke catering from any FBO.
Safety-audited
ARGUS Gold/Platinum, Wyvern Wingman and IS-BAO operators only — no exceptions.
AIRCRAFT DIRECTORY
Every aircraft, in detail.
Dedicated pages for the 93 most-chartered private jets in service — specifications, cabin layouts, best routes and live charter pricing.
Light Jets
Short-range agility for one-to-two-hour missions. Stand-up cabins on most models, exceptional fuel economy and short-runway access.
Midsize Jets
Coast-to-coast comfort with stand-up cabins and external baggage. The workhorse of intra-continental business travel.
Super-Midsize Jets
Flat-floor cabins, transcontinental range and full transatlantic capability on select routes.
Heavy Jets
Wide-body cabins with multiple living zones and full berthing for true intercontinental missions.
Ultra Long Range
Three- and four-zone cabins, master suites and the longest nonstop range in private aviation.
VIP Airliners
Airbus and Boeing airframes converted into private flying residences with bedrooms, conference rooms and dining for 19+ passengers.
Turboprops
Short and unpaved runway access for regional and island missions where jets cannot operate.
DEEP DIVE
Looking for the best executive jet?
Our 11-minute guide ranks the strongest business private jets in 2026 — Wi-Fi, cabin layout, speed and range — across light, midsize, super-midsize, heavy and ultra-long-range, with a decision framework and 2026 charter rates.
INDICATIVE PRICING
Popular routes,
real numbers.
Prices are guideline all-in charter rates — fuel, crew, handling and taxes included. Live quote is always sharper. Ask for the route you actually want.
Route
Aircraft
Flight time
From
London → Nice
Citation XLS+
1h 50m
£8,400
New York → Aspen
Challenger 350
4h 15m
$28,500
Dubai → Maldives
Legacy 500
3h 50m
$36,000
Geneva → Ibiza
Phenom 300
1h 45m
€11,200
Hong Kong → Tokyo
Gulfstream G280
3h 50m
$48,000
Los Angeles → London
Global 7500
9h 40m
$165,000
ROUTES BY AIRCRAFT TIER
See these jets on real city-pair routes
Each route page shows which aircraft tier we recommend for the mission, with live pricing, flight time and FBO detail.
EUROPE
Milan → Geneva
25mFrom €5,100
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EUROPE
Munich → Cannes
1h 02mFrom €9,800
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EUROPE
Nice → Courchevel
20mFrom €4,700
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EUROPE
Barcelona → Monaco
1h 15mFrom €6,300
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EUROPE
Amsterdam → London
28mFrom €5,200
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Madrid → Nice
1h 15mFrom €10,700
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MIDDLE EAST
Milan → Dubai
5h 56mFrom €30,200
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MIDDLE EAST
Dubai → Saint-Tropez
6h 15mFrom €31,300
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EUROPE
Vienna → St. Moritz
48mFrom €6,600
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Six aircraft classes, one worldwide fleet.
Midsize Jets
Stand-up cabin, external baggage, transcontinental European legs. Citation Latitude, Hawker 900XP, Learjet 60XR.
- Pax
- 7–8 pax
- Range
- 2,500 nm
- Rate
- from $3,200 / hr
Super-Midsize Jets
Coast-to-coast US and London–Middle East non-stop. Challenger 350, Praetor 600, Citation Longitude, Gulfstream G280.
- Pax
- 8–9 pax
- Range
- 3,500 nm
- Rate
- from $4,200 / hr
Heavy Jets
Multiple cabin zones, full galley, flat-bed berths. Falcon 2000LXS, Challenger 650, Gulfstream G450.
- Pax
- 10–14 pax
- Range
- 5,000 nm
- Rate
- from $5,900 / hr
Ultra-Long-Range Jets
Intercontinental non-stop, master suite, Ka-band/Starlink. Global 7500, Gulfstream G650ER/G700, Falcon 8X.
- Pax
- 12–16 pax
- Range
- 7,500+ nm
- Rate
- from $9,500 / hr
Turboprops
Short-runway airfields jets can't reach — Alpine, Scottish Highlands, Greek islands. King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12.
- Pax
- 6–9 pax
- Range
- 1,000 nm
- Rate
- from $1,400 / hr
DECISION FRAMEWORK
How to choose the right aircraft
Four inputs decide the category: passenger count, non-stop range required, runway/airport constraints, and cabin-time comfort. Get those right and the aircraft picks itself.
1. Passenger count & luggage
Under 7 passengers with cabin bags: light or midsize. 8–10 with hold luggage: super-midsize or heavy. 10+ or ski/golf equipment: heavy or ultra-long-range.
2. Non-stop range
Under 1,500 nm (London–Rome): light jet is enough. 1,500–3,500 nm (London–Dubai, NYC–LA): midsize / super-midsize. 3,500+ nm non-stop (London–NYC, Dubai–London, NYC–Tokyo): heavy or ultra-long-range.
3. Airport constraints
Short runway (London City, Lugano, Courchevel, St Moritz, Aspen): steep-approach light jet or turboprop. Standard 1,800 m+ runway: any category. Slot-restricted hubs (Nice in July, Geneva during WEF): book 2–4 weeks ahead regardless of category.
4. Cabin time & comfort
Over 3 hours in the air: choose a full stand-up cabin, dedicated lavatory and external baggage — that means midsize or above. Over 6 hours or overnight: heavy or ultra-long-range with flat-bed berths and a proper galley.
5. Budget & empty-leg fit
One-way missions where dates flex: check the empty-leg board first — same aircraft, 40–75% off. Fixed dates: expect full charter rate for the matched category, plus positioning if the aircraft is not already on the field.
COMPARE AIRCRAFT
Side-by-side, spec-for-spec.
Pit any two aircraft against each other on range, cabin size, cruise speed, hourly cost and typical missions. The comparison hub keeps the leading airframes in every category so the trade-offs are visible before you sign a quote.
FEATURED COMPARISONS
- Global 6000 vs Global 7500
Ultra Long Range · range, cabin & cost
- HondaJet vs Phenom 300E
Light Jet · range, speed & cost
- Phenom 300E vs Pilatus PC-24
Light Jet · runway & versatility
- Falcon 8X vs Falcon 7X
Heavy · range, cabin & LCY access
- King Air 200 vs King Air 350i
Turboprop · payload & runway
- Gulfstream G650 vs Global 7500
Ultra Long Range · flagship pair
- Citation CJ3 vs Phenom 300E
Light Jet · direct cross-shop
- Challenger 350 vs Citation Longitude
Super-Mid · range & cabin
- Gulfstream G550 vs Global 5000
Long range · legacy heavy pair
FLEET FAQ
Aircraft questions, answered
- What is the difference between a light, midsize and heavy jet?
- Cabin size, range and cost. Light jets seat 6–7 for missions under 1,500 nm from around $1,900/hr. Midsize and super-midsize seat 7–9 for transcontinental legs up to 3,500 nm from $3,200–$4,200/hr. Heavy and ultra-long-range jets seat 10–16 with intercontinental range from $5,900/hr.
- Which private jet is best for transatlantic flights?
- Ultra-long-range jets (Global 7500, Gulfstream G650ER/G700, Falcon 8X) are the standard for non-stop transatlantic missions. Heavy jets (Falcon 2000LXS, Challenger 650) handle London–NYC eastbound reliably but may need a fuel stop westbound with a full cabin against headwinds.
- Can any private jet land at London City, Courchevel or St Moritz?
- No. These airports require steep-approach certification, short-field performance, or both. Suitable aircraft include the Embraer Phenom 300E, Citation CJ3+, Pilatus PC-24 and King Air 350 turboprop. Every quote we send is pre-validated against the specific runway.
- How much does it cost to charter a private jet?
- Indicative all-in rates: light jet from $1,900/hr, midsize $3,200/hr, super-midsize $4,200/hr, heavy $5,900/hr, ultra-long-range $9,500/hr. The all-inclusive quote adds positioning, landing/handling and any concierge such as helicopter transfer. See our charter cost guide for a detailed breakdown.
- Are turboprops safe for private charter?
- Yes. Modern single-engine (Pilatus PC-12) and twin-engine (King Air 350) turboprops operated by ARGUS Gold/Platinum, Wyvern Wingman or IS-BAO carriers are held to the same operational standards as jets. They excel at short-runway, high-altitude airfields jets cannot use.
- How do I compare two specific aircraft?
- Open the comparison hub, pick any two airframes and see range, cabin dimensions, cruise speed, hourly rate and typical missions side-by-side. When in doubt, tell us the mission — we return three recommendations with the trade-offs written out.
Tell us the mission. We'll send three aircraft.
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Semi-private flights vs private jet rental: which option fits your trip?
Per-seat vs per-aircraft pricing, cabin experience, route flexibility — and the trip profiles where JSX / Aero-style semi-private wins over a full charter, and vice versa.
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