How Much Does a Private Jet Cost? 2026 Charter Price Guide

Chartering a private jet costs far less than buying one — but prices still vary enormously. The single biggest factor is aircraft size, followed by distance, positioning and timing. Here is how charter pricing really works.

Typical hourly charter rates

• Turboprop (King Air, PC-12): around €2,500 – €4,000 per flight hour
• Light jet (Phenom 300, CJ3): around €4,000 – €6,000 per hour
• Midsize jet (Citation XLS+): around €5,500 – €8,000 per hour
• Super midsize (Challenger 350): around €7,500 – €10,000 per hour
• Heavy jet (Gulfstream G650, Global 6000): around €10,000 – €16,000+ per hour

These are indicative ranges. The exact figure depends on the operator, the aircraft's age and where it is based.

What drives the final price?

• Positioning: if the jet isn't already at your departure airport, you usually pay for it to fly there.
• One-way vs return: a one-way trip may include the aircraft's empty return flight.
• Airport and handling fees: busy hubs and peak events cost more.
• Overnight crew costs on multi-day trips.
• Seasonality: summer in the Mediterranean and winter ski season push prices up.
• Catering, de-icing and special requests.

Example route prices

Malta to London on a light jet typically lands somewhere between €18,000 and €32,000 one-way. Malta to Ibiza is often €11,000 – €20,000, and the short hop to Catania can start around €4,000. A transatlantic London to New York flight on a heavy jet usually runs €75,000 – €140,000.

How to pay less

• Book an empty leg — one-way repositioning flights often sell at 50–75% off.
• Be flexible on airports; secondary airports can be cheaper and quicker.
• Split the cost: an 8-seat jet divided among 8 friends can compete with business class.
• Compare many operators at once rather than calling one broker.

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