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Cessna Citation CJ3+ — Proven Light Jet for European Business Travel
The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is one of the most reliable Light Jets in European business aviation. With its rugged Williams engine, large baggage hold (150 kg), and a range of over 3,200 km, the CJ3+ connects European airports reliably with the entire Mediterranean. Particularly popular with business travellers thanks to its class-leading luggage capacity.
Ideal when bringing a lot of luggage — golf trips, ski season, or family holidays. For pure business travel with minimal baggage, the Phenom 300E offers a more comfortable cabin.
Real footage of cabin, cockpit, and performance — curated from YouTube.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Light Jet |
| Manufacturer | Textron Aviation (Cessna) |
| First Flight | 2014 |
| Max. Passengers | 9 (typical 6) |
| Range | 3.234 km (approx. 4:00 h) |
| Cruise Speed | 778 km/h |
| Cruise Altitude | FL450 (45.000 ft) |
| Cabin Length | 4.42 m |
| Cabin Width | 1.48 m |
| Cabin Height | 1.45 m |
| Baggage | 150 kg |
| Engine | Williams FJ44-3A (2×) |
| Hourly Rate (approx.) | 4.300 EUR/h |
From Frankfurt, a Citation CJ3+ charter starts at around €2,900 for short domestic legs, ranging to €6,000–9,000 for Mediterranean destinations such as Nice or Barcelona.
The CJ3+ features the newer Garmin G3000 avionics system and improved engine performance compared to the standard CJ3. Passenger cabin differences are minimal.
Up to 9 passengers maximum; in practice 6 seats are the typical configuration. For 6+ people, upgrading to a Midsize Jet is recommended.
Yes — the Citation CJ3+ has excellent short-field takeoff and landing performance and can access many smaller Business Aviation airports that are unavailable to larger jets.
