Baggage
An external aft hold of 66 cu ft plus a nose compartment and cabin stowage, 84 cu ft in all. Soft bags make the most of it.
Embraer Phenom 300 private jet charter
The light jet most operators reach for first: six seats, an enclosed lavatory and an aft hold that swallows golf bags on trips of up to four hours.
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- Passengers
- 6 to 7, up to 9
- Published range
- About 2,010 nm
- Speed
- Up to Mach 0.8
- Cabin height
- 4 ft 11 in
- Baggage
- 84 cu ft
- Category
- Light jet
Light jet · Embraer
Why charter a Phenom 300
The Phenom 300 is the first light jet to propose for four to six people on a one- to three-hour leg, and the easiest to find on either side of the Atlantic.
Who it suits
Small parties with real luggage on short sectors. The 66 cu ft aft hold takes golf bags and skis in soft cases, where most light jets fill up after a few carry-ons. It is quick too, often landing a few minutes ahead of a midsize jet on the same leg.
Against its rivals
The older, scarcer Learjet 55 has more headroom but a smaller hold and needs far more runway. Step up to a Citation XLS+ when the party passes six or the leg three and a half hours, for a little more, or to a Citation Latitude for a six-foot cabin, for noticeably more.
Where it falls short
The cabin is 4 ft 11 in high, so you stoop to move about, and the seventh and eighth seats are a side-facing seat and the belted lavatory, fine for short legs. It does not cross the Atlantic, and with every seat full against a winter headwind even New York to Dallas needs careful planning.
Phenom 300 specifications
Published figures for the type. Seating, beds and connectivity vary with each aircraft's layout and operator, and we confirm them for the actual aircraft before you book.
| Specification | Phenom 300 | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Light jet | |
| Passengers | 6 to 7 typical, up to 9 | |
| Published range | 2,010 nm | 3,720 km |
| Top speed | Mach 0.80, the maximum operating speed | |
| High-speed cruise | 464 kn (534 mph) | 859 km/h |
| Maximum altitude | 45,000 ft | 13,716 m |
| Cabin height | 4 ft 11 in | 1.50 m |
| Cabin width | 5 ft 1 in | 1.55 m |
| Cabin length | 17 ft 2 in | 5.24 m |
| Length, wingspan, height | 51 ft 4 in long, 52 ft 2 in wingspan, 16 ft 9 in high | 15.6 × 15.9 × 5.1 m |
| Baggage | 84 cu ft, total including cabin stowage; the aft hold alone is 66 cu ft, loaded from outside and not reachable in flight | 2.4 m³ |
| Take-off distance | 3,209 ft | 978 m |
| Crew | Certified for one pilot; charter operators fly it with two | |
| Connectivity | Air-to-ground Wi-Fi (Gogo Avance) on many US aircraft, which works over the US and Canada only; European aircraft often have none. Fit varies by operator | |
| In service | 2009; the 300E from 2018 | |
| Production | In production as the 300E, with over 900 in service by February 2026; the 300EV follows from 2028 |
Range as published: Phenom 300E with five occupants at 200 lb each, long-range cruise, ISA en route and NBAA IFR reserves with a 100 nm alternate. On the day it depends on passengers and luggage, winds, the airports, temperature and the reserves the operator carries.
Sources: Embraer Phenom 300E brochure, Embraer Phenom 300E, Wikipedia: Embraer Phenom 300 (cabin length, service entry), EASA type certificate data sheet EMB-505, Embraer, 2025 deliveries, February 2026, Embraer, Phenom 300EV launch, July 2026, Business Jet Traveler, upgraded Phenom 300E, January 2020.
Phenom 300 vs 300E and 300EV
The 300E of 2018 brought a redesigned cabin; 300Es delivered from June 2020 also have stronger engines, Mach 0.80, more range and new safety systems. The 300EV, launched in July 2026, adds Garmin Emergency Autoland and about 430 lb of payload. The cabin is the same size in all three.
| Version | Phenom 300 | Phenom 300E | Phenom 300EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | Mach 0.78 | Mach 0.80 from 2020 | Mach 0.80 |
| High-speed cruise | 453 kn | 464 kn from 2020 | Not yet published |
| Published range | 1,971 nm | 2,010 nm from 2020 | 2,055 nm |
| Cabin | Original interior | Redesigned cabin, new seats and an upper technology panel | As the 300E, with a vacuum lavatory and low-orbit satellite Wi-Fi |
| Safety systems added | Not fitted | From 2020: runway overrun alerting, predictive windshear, emergency descent; optional autothrottle from 2024 | Garmin Emergency Autoland, autobrake and rudder-by-wire |
Phenom 300 price, new and pre-owned
Used 300Es are now listed above the 2023 new price, and Embraer is selling its last retail 300E slots before the 300EV. An early Phenom 300 costs about half as much as a late 300E.
| Aircraft | Indicative price | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| New Phenom 300EV | $13.995 million | Embraer launch price, July 2026 |
| New Phenom 300E | About $11 million | 2023 equipped price (GlobalAir, Sept 2026) |
| Pre-owned Phenom 300 | About $6.5m to $9.7m asking | The Jet Agent, Sept 2026; sold $6.3m to $9.8m |
| Pre-owned Phenom 300E | About $11m to $14.4m asking | The Jet Agent, Sept 2026; sold $9.9m to $15.4m |
Indicative, in US dollars, checked October 2026. A given aircraft's price depends on its year, hours, maintenance status and cabin. For reference only, not an offer to buy or sell.
Sources: Corporate Jet Investor, Embraer launches Phenom 300EV, July 2026, AIN, Phenom 300EV, July 2026, GlobalAir, Citation CJ4 vs Phenom 300 used market, September 2026, The Jet Agent, Phenom 300 market update, September 2026, The Jet Agent, Phenom 300E market update, September 2026.
Phenom 300 interior and cabin
A typical charter layout has a club of four, a fifth seat opposite the door and a side-facing seat or divan, with a refreshment centre forward and the lavatory aft behind a solid door. The windows are the largest in the light category. The 300E, built from 2018, brought a new interior; many charter aircraft are now 300Es, and we tell you which version you are offered.
Lavatory
Enclosed at the rear of the cabin, with a door rather than a curtain; on many aircraft it is externally serviced.
Cabin air
Pressurised to a maximum cabin altitude of 6,600 ft, the lowest in the light-jet class.
Phenom 300 range in practice
Embraer publishes 2,010 nm for the 300E with five occupants. With six passengers, luggage, a headwind and operator reserves, plan on 1,600 to 1,800 nm, three and a half to four hours. That covers Western Europe from London and most of the US East Coast from New York, but not London to the Canaries or New York to Los Angeles without a stop.
Runways are its strength. A published take-off distance of 3,209 ft gets it into short strips such as Hawthorne and into Aspen, though on a warm summer afternoon the payload out of Aspen drops and the flight home may need a stop.
- Non-stop New York to Boston, about 50 minutes Teterboro or White Plains to Boston Logan or Hanscom, the classic Phenom sector.
- Non-stop London to Geneva, about 1 hour 35 Farnborough or Biggin Hill to Geneva, with ski bags in the aft hold.
- Non-stop Los Angeles to Aspen, about 2 hours Van Nuys to Aspen into the mountains; the return may need a stop on a hot day at full load.
- Non-stop New York to Miami, about 3 hours Teterboro to Opa-locka or Palm Beach with six passengers in most conditions.
- Usually non-stop New York to Turks and Caicos, about 3 hours 30 Near the edge with six aboard and a headwind; with four it is comfortable.
Routes and destinations for the Phenom 300
Trips this aircraft flies well, each with its own page: the airports at both ends, flight times and indicative prices by cabin.
Popular routes
- New York to BostonUnder an hour, and a sensible size for a sector this short.
- Los Angeles to Las VegasVan Nuys to Las Vegas in about 50 minutes, with room for the luggage.
- London to GenevaAbout an hour and a half, and the hold takes skis in soft cases.
- New York to MiamiNon-stop in about three hours for up to six.
- London to Palma de MallorcaAbout two hours and a quarter to Palma, with the aft hold for golf bags.
- New York to Turks and CaicosUsually non-stop, comfortably so with four aboard.
- New York to Palm BeachAbout two and a half hours non-stop from Teterboro to Palm Beach.
- Miami to the BahamasFifty minutes from Opa-locka to Nassau, or straight to Exuma.
Destinations and events
- Private jet to AspenAspen-Pitkin County is ten minutes from town, but it limits wingspan and weight, closes at night and turns aircraft away in snow, so the right jet matters more here than anywhere else.
- Private jet to the BahamasNassau is fifty minutes from Miami by light jet and fifteen minutes from Paradise Island by car, and the out islands have runways of their own.
- Private jet to Turks and CaicosProvidenciales is ten minutes from Grace Bay, with a private terminal and customs on the field, and South Caicos serves the newer resorts to the east.
- Private jet to GenevaGeneva's four private terminals are fifteen minutes from the lakefront and a helicopter ride from Courchevel, Verbier and Gstaad.
- Private jet to the Super BowlShort enough on the runway for Hawthorne, the closest airport to the stadium.
- Private jet to the Las Vegas Grand PrixVan Nuys to Harry Reid in about 45 minutes for race week.
- Private jet charter to CoachellaVan Nuys to Thermal in about 35 minutes, fifteen minutes from the polo grounds.
Phenom 300 charter cost
A Phenom 300 is usually the least expensive jet for six people with real luggage. It prices above a Citation CJ3 and below a midsize jet, and under two hours the gap to a Citation XLS+ is often small. So many are based in the US north-east, Florida, California and around London that one is usually close by; from a smaller city, expect an empty positioning leg.
As a guide, light jets charter at about $3,500 to $5,500 an hour for the aircraft, crew and fuel. Positioning, airport charges, overnight costs and the season are added for the trip, and the quote is one figure in writing.
Aircraft comparable to the Phenom 300
When the Phenom 300 is not available on your dates, or the trip asks for something slightly different, these are the aircraft we would put beside it.
Embraer Phenom 300
A Phenom 300 for your dates
Tell us the route, the dates and how many are flying. We check which Phenom 300s are available near your departure, send priced options with photographs of each aircraft, and suggest a comparable type when that serves the trip better.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Phenom 300 cost?
To buy, a pre-owned Phenom 300 built between 2009 and 2017 was listed at about $6.5 to $9.7 million in September 2026, and a 300E at about $11 to $14.4 million. The new Phenom 300EV lists at $13.995 million, with deliveries from 2028. Most of our clients charter instead, which is priced per trip; see the next question.
How much does it cost to charter a Phenom 300?
On our route pages a Phenom 300 is from about $5,500 one way for New York to Boston, $14,500 for New York to Miami and €10,000 for London to Geneva, for the whole aircraft and up to six passengers. Positioning, the season and nights away move the figure, and the light-jet hourly band in the cost section above is the guide for other trips. We reply with firm quotes in writing.
How fast is the Phenom 300?
A Phenom 300E delivered since 2020 has a top speed of Mach 0.80 and a high-speed cruise of 464 kn, about 534 mph. Earlier aircraft are limited to Mach 0.78 and cruise at about 453 kn. On a two-hour leg the difference is a few minutes.
What is the difference between the Phenom 300 and the 300E?
The 300E, delivered from 2018, began as a new cabin: redesigned seats, an upper technology panel and a new cabin management system. Aircraft delivered from June 2020 also have stronger PW535E1 engines, a top speed of Mach 0.80 rather than 0.78, 2,010 nm of range and runway-overrun and windshear alerting. The 300EV, due from 2028, adds Garmin Emergency Autoland. The cabin is the same size in all three.
What is the range of the Phenom 300?
Embraer publishes 2,010 nm for the 300E with five occupants and standard reserves. With six passengers, luggage and winds, plan on three and a half to four hours of flying, which reaches Geneva, Nice or Ibiza from London and Miami or Nassau from New York.
How many passengers does a Phenom 300 seat?
Six in comfort in most charter layouts. Some aircraft carry a seventh on a side-facing seat or the belted lavatory, which is acceptable for a short hop. Embraer certifies up to nine passengers with two pilots, but no charter layout we would recommend uses them all.
How much luggage fits in a Phenom 300?
Embraer publishes 84 cu ft in total, of which 66 cu ft is the external aft hold and the rest the nose compartment and cabin stowage. In practice six passengers can bring a medium suitcase and a soft bag each, and the aft hold usually takes golf bags or skis in soft cases. Hard-sided cases waste space, so tell us about unusual items before we confirm the aircraft.
Can a Phenom 300 fly across the Atlantic?
Not as a charter. Its published range is about 2,000 nm, so a crossing would mean stops in Canada, Greenland and Iceland, which only makes sense for a delivery flight. For London to New York we would propose a heavy jet non-stop or a super-midsize with a fuel stop.
Is the Phenom 300 single-pilot?
It is certified to be flown by one pilot, and many privately owned aircraft are. Commercial charter operators fly it with two pilots, and every aircraft we propose for charter is crewed that way.
Can you stand up in a Phenom 300?
No. The cabin is 4 ft 11 in high, so you stoop to move to the lavatory. If standing room matters, the Citation XLS+ has a 5 ft 8 in aisle and the Citation Latitude a full six feet.
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