TRANSPARENT PRICING — 2026
How much does it cost to charter a private jet?
Use the calculator below for an instant indicative price. Every number on this page comes from the same pricing engine our desk uses to quote operators — no anchoring, no upsell, no membership.
Typical year-round demand
INDICATIVE ALL-IN PRICE
€8,100
Range €7,200 – €9,600
- Flight time
- 1h 9m
- Hourly rate
- €5,500 / hr
- Fixed costs
- €1,800
- Season multiplier
- ×1.00
- Cost per seat
- €2,000
Includes aircraft, two crew, fuel, standard catering, basic handling and one parking slot. Excludes Federal Excise Tax, de-icing, premium catering and overnight crew costs — these are itemised before you sign.
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Charter price by aircraft category
All-in EUR estimates for one-way charter at standard-season demand, including hourly burn plus ~€1,800 fixed landing, handling and crew fees. Excludes tax and ancillary line items.
| Category | Hourly rate | 2-hour flight | 4-hour flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / VLJ | €3,000 – €3,800 | €7,800 – €9,400 | €13,800 – €17,000 |
| Light Jet | €3,750 – €4,500 | €9,300 – €10,800 | €16,800 – €19,800 |
| Midsize | €5,500 – €6,200 | €12,800 – €14,200 | €23,800 – €26,600 |
| Super Midsize | €6,800 – €7,800 | €15,400 – €17,400 | €29,000 – €33,000 |
| Heavy | €9,250 – €11,000 | €20,300 – €23,800 | €38,800 – €45,800 |
| Ultra Long Range | €13,500 – €16,500 | €28,800 – €34,800 | €55,800 – €67,800 |
Pricing questions
How much does it cost to charter a private jet?
Private jet charter typically costs €3,750–€13,500 per flight hour in 2026, plus around €1,800 in fixed landing, handling and crew fees per leg. A 2-hour light jet flight from London to Nice averages €11,000–€15,000 all-in. A 6-hour transatlantic charter on a heavy jet runs €65,000–€95,000. Empty-leg flights on the same routes can be 25–75% cheaper.
How much is a private jet for 4 hours?
A 4-hour private jet charter costs roughly €16,800 on a light jet, €23,800 on a midsize, €29,000 on a super-midsize, €38,800 on a heavy jet and €55,800 on an ultra-long-range jet — all-in with fixed fees, before tax and ancillary charges.
What is the cheapest way to charter a private jet?
Empty-leg flights are the cheapest option — discounted 25–75% off retail because the aircraft is already repositioning. Other levers: book midweek (Tue–Thu), be flexible ±2 days, use one-way pricing instead of round-trip, and pick the right category (a light jet covers 95% of European city pairs).
Is it cheaper to charter a private jet or buy first class?
First class is cheaper per seat on scheduled airlines. Private jet charter becomes competitive when 4+ travellers split the cost on routes the airlines don't fly direct, or when avoiding overnight stays and lost workdays. A €15,000 light jet to Nice with 4 passengers works out to €3,750/seat — comparable to walk-up business class with door-to-door time savings of 3–5 hours.
What is included in the hourly rate?
The advertised hourly rate covers the aircraft, two qualified crew, fuel, standard catering, bottled water and routine ground handling. Billed separately: Federal Excise Tax (7.5% US domestic) or VAT, international handling (€800–€3,500/stop), overflight permits, de-icing in winter, overnight crew costs (€300–€600/night) and premium catering.
How is private jet charter price calculated?
Charter price = (flight hours × hourly rate for the aircraft category) + fixed costs (landing, handling, fuel surcharge, crew per diem ≈ €1,800) × seasonal demand multiplier (0.92–1.35). Empty repositioning legs and one-way premiums can shift the final number ±20%.
Are there hidden fees in private jet charter?
Reputable brokers itemise every line. The main ancillary charges are: Federal Excise Tax (US 7.5%), de-icing (€500–€4,000 in winter), international handling (€800–€3,500/stop), overflight (€200–€2,000/country), crew RON (€300–€600/night), hangarage (€400–€1,500/night) and premium catering (€150–€1,200). These typically add 10–25% on top of the hourly + fixed baseline.
What's the minimum cost to charter a private jet?
Realistic minimum for an on-demand charter is around €4,500–€6,000 — a 1-hour turboprop or very light jet repositioning leg in Europe. Empty legs occasionally appear below €3,000 on short hops. There is no membership or annual fee on a brokered charter — you only pay per flight.