The 8 Best Midsize Private Jets: Prices, Specs, and Charter Costs
Midsize jets are the most versatile category in business aviation — long enough range for cross-European routes, full stand-up cabins, and charter prices that become genuinely competitive at 4–6 passengers. Here are the eight aircraft that define the class in 2025–2026.
1. Bombardier Challenger 350 — Best Overall
Cabin: 1.83 m height, 2.18 m wide, flat floor. Seats 10 (8 in standard config). Range: 5,926 km. Fuel burn: 290 gal/hr. The most popular midsize in European charter fleets. Charter: €8,500–14,000. Full specs →
2. Gulfstream G280 — Best Range in Class
Range: 6,667 km — exceptional for the class. Cabin: 1.88 m stand-up. Speeds to Mach 0.85. Excellent transatlantic range for a mid-heavy. Charter: €10,000–16,000.
3. Cessna Citation Longitude — Quietest Cabin
Cabin noise: 66 dBA at cruise — among the quietest in class. Stand-up 1.83 m cabin. Bluetooth audio, flat-bed optional. Range: 6,482 km. Charter: €9,000–14,500.
4. Dassault Falcon 2000LXS — Best for Short Airstrips
Twin-engine jet capable of landing on short airfields (Courchevel, island strips, private estates). Range: 7,408 km. Three-abreast seating option. Charter: €10,500–17,000.
5. Cessna Citation XLS+ — Best Value
Proven, reliable, abundant in European charter fleets — meaning competitive pricing. Stand-up cabin. Range: 3,721 km. Best cost-per-hour in the category. Charter: €6,500–10,000. Citation XLS+ specs →
6. Embraer Legacy 500 — Best Technology
First business jet with full fly-by-wire flight controls. Flat floor, stand-up cabin. Range: 5,278 km. Head-up display standard. Charter: €8,000–13,000.
7. Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty — Most Accessible Price
Lowest charter entry point in the stand-up midsize category. Range: 3,778 km. Known for speed: Mach 0.81. Charter: €6,000–9,500. Learjet 75 specs →
8. Pilatus PC-24 — Unique Runway Capability
The only midsize with short/unpaved runway certification. Flat floor, stand-up cabin, 6–8 seats. Charter: €5,500–8,500. PC-24 specs →
