Aircraft Category
Light Jet
Efficient European Charter Mainstay
Light jets are the core of the on-demand private charter market for European and regional travel. They balance speed, comfort, and operating efficiency beautifully, making them one of the most commercially attractive private jet categories.
Aircraft shown is representative. The aircraft proposed for your charter may differ.
Typical Capacity
6–8 passengers
Typical Range
1,700–2,300 nm
Luggage
Good luggage flexibility for executive and leisure travel
Cruise Profile
430–470 knots cruise
Best For
European city pairs, short leisure breaks, multi-stop business days, and 4–8 passenger charters.
Example Aircraft
- Embraer Phenom 300E
- Citation CJ4
- Learjet 75
Best Routes & Use Cases
- London → Nice
- Paris → Ibiza
- Geneva → Mykonos
- Frankfurt → Palma
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Light Jet Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
A light jet is the charter category best suited to sectors of roughly two to three hours across Europe or a domestic leg in the US. SkyBridge Jets sources 3 models in this category, from the Citation CJ3+ upward.
Indicative hourly rates in this category start from around £2,350 and rise with cabin size and capability. Hourly rate is only part of the cost — positioning, airport fees, crew duty and taxes all move the final quote.
The longest-legged model we source in this category is the Learjet 75 at 2,040 nm. Payload, winds and reserves reduce that in practice, so we range-check every sector before quoting.
Typical layouts in this category run up to 6–8 passengers on the Learjet 75. Seating is configuration-specific and confirmed per tail.
SkyBridge Jets is a broker, not an air carrier. Every light jet we offer is operated by a vetted AOC holder, and the operator is named to you before you commit.