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Private Jet Classes

From compact city-hoppers to intercontinental giants — find the right jet class for your route, group size and budget.

Through our broker network (3,800+ aircraft worldwide) every class from Very Light Jet to large-cabin is available on demand.

VLJ
Very Light Jet
from ~€3,500
per flight
Passengers
2–4
Max Range
1,500 km

The most economical private jet option. Perfect for short domestic hops and city pairs within Europe. Compact cabin, single pilot on most models. Ideal for 1–4 passengers on routes under 1,500 km.

Example aircraft: Citation Mustang, Cirrus Vision SF50, Eclipse 550

Advantages

  • Most affordable class
  • Great for short city-to-city flights
  • Fast turnaround at smaller airfields
  • Access to airports commercial airlines cannot serve

Limitations

  • Limited baggage space
  • No stand-up headroom in most models
  • Range limited to ~1,500 km
Very Light Jet private jet charter
Light
Light Jet
from ~€7,000
per flight
Passengers
5–7
Max Range
3,000 km

The most popular charter class worldwide. Stand-up headroom on most models, decent baggage volume and non-stop range to most European destinations. The sweet spot between price and comfort for business travel.

Example aircraft: Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, Learjet 75

Advantages

  • Stand-up cabin on many models
  • Most popular for European business routes
  • Excellent airport access
  • Better range than VLJ

Limitations

  • Limited if travelling with more than 6 passengers
  • No bedroom or full lie-flat seating
Light Jet private jet charter
Midsize
Midsize Jet
from ~€11,200
per flight
Passengers
7–9
Max Range
4,500 km

Full stand-up cabin, wider club seating, larger baggage hold. Ideal for groups of 7–9, intercontinental business trips and leisure travel to Mediterranean or Middle East destinations. Range covers most of Europe non-stop.

Example aircraft: Citation XLS+, Challenger 300, Hawker 800XP

Advantages

  • Full stand-up cabin
  • More spacious seating
  • Suitable for longer routes
  • Better baggage capacity

Limitations

  • Higher hourly cost than light jets
  • Fewer airports available vs smaller aircraft
Midsize Jet private jet charter
Heavy
Heavy Jet
from ~€19,000
per flight
Passengers
10–16
Max Range
10,000+ km

Intercontinental range, bedroom suites, gourmet galley, maximum luggage. Built for delegations, long-haul non-stop flights and the highest level of in-flight comfort. New York, Dubai, Singapore — all non-stop.

Example aircraft: Gulfstream G650, Global 7500, Falcon 8X

Advantages

  • Intercontinental range (non-stop transatlantic)
  • Bedroom/sleep suites on most models
  • Maximum cabin height and space
  • Gourmet galley with full catering

Limitations

  • Highest price point
  • Requires longer runways — fewer airports
Heavy Jet private jet charter

Quick Comparison

Jet Class Passengers Range Est. Price Best For
Very Light Jet 2–4 1,500 km ~€3,500+ Short hops, cost-conscious travellers
Light Jet 5–7 3,000 km ~€7,000+ European business routes, most popular
Midsize Jet 7–9 4,500 km ~€11,200+ Groups, Mediterranean, Middle East
Heavy Jet 10–16 10,000+ km ~€19,300+ Intercontinental, maximum comfort

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