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Private jets and aircraft for charter
We source aircraft worldwide around your journey: the route, how many are flying, the luggage, the schedule and the cabin you prefer. From a light jet for an hour's hop to a VIP airliner for the whole family, this is how the aircraft compare and what each is best at.
Speak to our aviation team21 aircraft types, sourced worldwide.
Most requested
The aircraft clients ask for first
Six types that cover most of what our clients fly, from a light jet that makes Geneva in ninety minutes to a Boeing that takes forty people across the world. The operator, the cabin layout and the age of the aircraft vary with each option; we send photographs of the actual aircraft with every quote.
We are not tied to an operator or a fleet, so the right aircraft for the trip is the one we propose, whoever owns it.
Light jets
City pairs of an hour to three hours with a small party and weekend luggage. Indicatively $3,500 to $5,500 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel.
Midsize jets
Three to four hours with a stand-up cabin and an enclosed lavatory. Indicatively $5,000 to $7,000 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel.
Super-midsize jets
Coast to coast non-stop, and the Atlantic with a fuel stop or on a favourable day. Indicatively $6,500 to $9,000 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel.
Heavy jets
London to New York or Dubai non-stop, with a separate rest area at the back. Indicatively $9,000 to $13,000 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel.
Ultra-long-range jets
Twelve to fifteen hours in one sitting, with a bed and, on the newest types, a shower. Indicatively $12,000 to $16,000 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel.
VIP airliners
A delegation, a team or a family travelling together, with a stateroom and a dining table. Indicatively $18,000 to $28,000 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel.
How to choose a private jet
The right aircraft is the smallest one that flies the route comfortably with your party and your luggage, from the airports you want to use. Six questions decide it, roughly in this order.
- Distance The flight time decides the cabin before anything else. Under three hours, a light or midsize jet is the sensible choice. Coast to coast or across Europe, a super-midsize. The Atlantic non-stop starts at the heavy jets; twelve hours and more is ultra-long-range territory.
- Runway Some airports rule aircraft out. Short, high or hot runways such as Aspen, St Barths, London City or Lugano take only certain types, and some take them only at reduced weight. We check the airport before we check the price.
- Passengers Count the seats you want to use, not the certified maximum. A heavy jet listed at fourteen is comfortable for ten on a long leg. If people need to sleep, count flat beds rather than seats.
- Luggage Skis, golf bags and a family's luggage change the answer. Light jets carry a weekend bag each. For long trips, bulky kit or a pet in the cabin, the hold and whether it is reachable in flight matter as much as the seats.
- Cabin Stand-up height, a proper lavatory, a galley, a bed. Worth paying for on anything over three hours. Working flights want a table and reliable Wi-Fi; overnight flights want a separate rest area.
- Budget The smallest aircraft that does the job well is usually the right one. Hourly rates rise by cabin, but on long legs a larger aircraft that flies non-stop can cost less per person than two smaller ones or a fuel stop.
Private jet categories compared
Ranges and cabin heights are the published figures for the aircraft on this page; hourly rates are indicative, in US dollars, for the aircraft with crew and fuel.
| Category | Passengers | Published range | Cabin height | Best for | Hourly, indicative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light jets | 6 to 7 | 2,010 to 2,040 nm | 4 ft 11 in to 5 ft 9 in | City pairs of an hour to three hours with a small party and weekend luggage. | $3,500 to $5,500 |
| Midsize jets | 7 to 8 | 1,750 to 2,700 nm | 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft | Three to four hours with a stand-up cabin and an enclosed lavatory. | $5,000 to $7,000 |
| Super-midsize jets | 8 to 9 | 3,200 to 4,018 nm | 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft | Coast to coast non-stop, and the Atlantic with a fuel stop or on a favourable day. | $6,500 to $9,000 |
| Heavy jets | 10 to 14 | 3,900 to 5,950 nm | 6 ft to 6 ft 2 in | London to New York or Dubai non-stop, with a separate rest area at the back. | $9,000 to $13,000 |
| Ultra-long-range jets | 13 to 16 | 6,450 to 7,750 nm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 3 in | Twelve to fifteen hours in one sitting, with a bed and, on the newest types, a shower. | $12,000 to $16,000 |
| VIP airliners | 19 to 50+ | 4,600 to 11,100 nm | 6 ft 7 in to 8 ft | A delegation, a team or a family travelling together, with a stateroom and a dining table. | $18,000 to $28,000 |
Range is the manufacturer's published figure for each type in stated conditions. Actual non-stop capability changes with payload, winds, airport elevation and temperature, and reserves.
Which aircraft for which route
Popular trips and the aircraft that fly them well. Each route page has the airports at both ends, the flight time and an indicative price by cabin; each destination page covers arriving from anywhere.
- Los Angeles to Las Vegas About 45 min · Phenom 300, Learjet 55, Citation XLS+
- London to Geneva About 1 hour 30 · Phenom 300, Citation XLS+, Citation Latitude, Challenger 350, Legacy 650, Falcon 2000LXS
- New York to Miami About 2 hours 45 · Phenom 300, Citation XLS+, Citation Latitude, Citation X+, Challenger 605
- New York to Los Angeles About 5 and a half hours · Citation Latitude, Challenger 350, Praetor 600, Citation X+, Challenger 605, Legacy 650, Falcon 2000LXS
- London to New York About 7 and a half hours · Praetor 600, Challenger 605, Legacy 650, Falcon 2000LXS, Falcon 7X, Global 6500, G650, Global 7500, Lineage 1000, ACJ319neo, BBJ MAX 7, ACJ, BBJ
- London to Dubai About 7 hours · Challenger 350, Praetor 600, Challenger 605, Legacy 650, Falcon 7X, G650, Lineage 1000, ACJ319neo, BBJ MAX 7, BBJ 787-8, ACJ, BBJ
- London to Los Angeles About 11 hours · Falcon 7X, Global 6500, Falcon 8X, G650, G700, ACJ319neo, ACJ350, BBJ MAX 7, BBJ 787-8, ACJ, BBJ
- New York to Dubai About 12 and a half hours · Falcon 7X, Global 6500, Falcon 8X, G650, G700, Global 7500, ACJ319neo, ACJ350, BBJ MAX 7, BBJ 787-8, ACJ, BBJ
Charter arranged around you
One team handles the trip from the first message to the car at the other end: the aircraft, the crew, catering, the private terminal and the border. Bank transfer in any major currency, or crypto.
Written options, not an estimate
Usually two or three aircraft with a firm price each, photographs of the actual aircraft, the operator's name and our reasoning. Most enquiries have options the same day.
Private by default
Your name, your plans and your guests stay with the people who need them to fly you. We use a private terminal wherever the airport has one.
Plans that move
Dates change, a guest joins, a meeting runs late. We rework the trip with the operator and tell you what it changes, before it changes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you choose the right private jet for my trip?
We start from the route and the party: distance, the airports at each end, how many are flying, the luggage and whether anyone needs to sleep. That narrows the choice to a cabin class, and within it we propose the aircraft available near your departure with the cabin, age and operator that suit the trip. You see two or three priced options and our reasoning.
How many passengers can a private jet carry?
Light jets typically seat six or seven, midsize jets seven or eight, super-midsize jets eight or nine, heavy jets ten to fourteen and ultra-long-range jets typically thirteen to sixteen. VIP airliners such as the Airbus Corporate Jet or the Boeing Business Jet carry from about nineteen to fifty in a private layout. On a long flight, plan for fewer passengers than the certified maximum.
How far can a private jet fly without stopping?
From about 2,000 nm in a light jet to more than 7,500 nm in the longest-range business jets. Published range is measured in set conditions; on the day it depends on passengers and luggage, winds, the airports and the reserves the operator carries, so a westbound Atlantic crossing in winter needs more margin than the brochure figure suggests.
How much luggage can I take on a private jet?
It depends on the aircraft far more than on any airline-style allowance. A light jet takes a soft weekend bag each; a heavy or ultra-long-range jet takes a family's luggage for a fortnight, and many have a hold you can reach in flight. Tell us about skis, golf bags or hard cases when you enquire and we choose the aircraft around them.
Can I bring my dog or cat?
Usually, yes, in the cabin with you, subject to the operator's agreement and the entry rules at the destination. The UK, the EU, the UAE and several islands have strict pet import rules, so give us a few weeks of notice for an international trip with a pet.
Is there Wi-Fi on board?
On most midsize and larger aircraft, yes, but the system varies by aircraft and operator: from basic connectivity over land to fast Ka-band service that handles video calls over the ocean. If connection matters, say so and we confirm the system fitted to the aircraft we propose.
How much notice do you need?
A few hours for a short flight when an aircraft and crew are nearby, and usually a day for a long-range trip. A week or more keeps the choice of aircraft open, and for peak dates such as Christmas, the Monaco Grand Prix or the Super Bowl it is worth booking as soon as the dates are fixed.
How much does it cost to charter a private jet?
Charter is priced per aircraft, not per seat: an hourly rate for the cabin class multiplied by the flying time, plus positioning, airport charges and anything the trip asks for. As a guide, a light jet costs about $3,500 to $5,500 an hour and a heavy jet about $9,000 to $13,000. We quote the whole trip as one figure in writing.
Private jet charter
Tell us the trip, we find the aircraft
The route, the dates, how many are flying and the aircraft you prefer if you have one in mind. Priced options usually follow the same day.
Request a private jet quote
Where from, where to, the dates and how many are flying. Name a preferred aircraft in the details if you have one; we come back with priced options, usually the same day.