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Compare different aircraft types to find the right balance of range, passenger capacity, comfort and cost for your journey.

Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Piston Aircraft

Small propeller aircraft for short hops and airports with shorter runways.

1–5 passengers

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Single Engine Turboprop

A turbine propeller aircraft that can reach places jets often cannot.

6–8 passengers

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Twin Engine Turboprop

Two turbine engines, useful when a mission calls for more redundancy or cabin space.

6–9 passengers

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Very Light Jet (VLJ)

The smallest private jets, usually chosen for short groups and shorter sectors.

4–5 passengers

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Light Jet

A step up in cabin and range from a very light jet, still aimed at smaller groups.

6–8 passengers

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Midsize Jet

More cabin room for medium-distance trips, without the size of a heavy jet.

7–9 passengers

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Super Midsize Jet

A larger cabin and longer reach than a midsize jet, for transcontinental-style missions.

8–10 passengers

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Heavy Jet

A large-cabin jet for longer flights, more passengers and more luggage.

10–16 passengers

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Ultra Long Range Jet

The longest-range business jets, built for intercontinental flights with a larger cabin.

12–16 passengers

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VIP Airliner

An airliner cabin converted for private or corporate use, with layouts that vary widely.

19 or more, depending on the cabin

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Helicopters

Light Helicopter

A smaller helicopter for short flights, aerial access and places without a runway.

4–6 passengers

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Medium Helicopter

A larger helicopter for more passengers or a bit more range than a light single.

6–12 passengers

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Heavy Helicopter

A large helicopter for bigger groups, more equipment or longer helicopter sectors.

12–19 passengers

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Single Engine Turboprop

Pilatus PC-12

Passenger capacity: Typically 6–8
Approximate range: About 1,800 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €1,800–€4,600 / flight hour
Engines: 1 turboprop engine
Typical cruise speed: Up to 290 kt (PC-12 NGX)
Takeoff performance: 2,485 ft (758 m) over a 50 ft obstacle, sea level, maximum weight (PC-12 NGX)
Cabin and luggage: Flat-floor cabin with a large rear cargo door.
Typical use: Single-engine turboprops can suit regional trips and smaller airfields. Range, climb and payload change with the model, the runway and how the cabin is loaded.

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Photo:: Peter Bakema
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
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Twin Engine Turboprop

Beechcraft King Air 350

Passenger capacity: Typically 8–9
Approximate range: About 1,800 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €2,100–€4,600 / flight hour
Engines: 2 turboprop engines
Typical cruise speed: Up to 312 kt
Takeoff performance: 3,300 ft (1,006 m) takeoff field length, sea level, maximum weight
Cabin and luggage: Cabin about 1.45 m high and 1.37 m wide, with an internal baggage compartment.
Typical use: Twin turboprops are often used for regional charter and shorter runways than many jets. Performance still depends on the aircraft, the airport and the conditions on the day.

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Photo:: Tomás Del Coro
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Very Light Jet (VLJ)

Embraer Phenom 100

Passenger capacity: Typically 4
Approximate range: About 1,150–1,180 nautical miles, depending on the variant

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €2,500–€6,500 / flight hour
Engines: 2 turbofan engines
Typical cruise speed: Up to 390 kt
Takeoff performance: 3,125 ft (953 m) takeoff distance, sea level, maximum weight
Cabin and luggage: About 53 cu ft of baggage space.
Typical use: Very light jets trade cabin size for efficiency on shorter flights. They are not a fit for every airport or every distance, and payload reduces range.

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Photo:: Alan Lebeda
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: GFDL 1.2
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Light Jet

Cessna Citation CJ3

Passenger capacity: Typically 6–7
Approximate range: About 1,875 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €3,500–€7,500 / flight hour
Engines: 2 turbofan engines
Typical cruise speed: Up to 416 kt
Takeoff performance: 3,180 ft (969 m) takeoff field length, sea level, maximum weight
Typical use: Light jets are commonly used for regional and some cross-border trips. Actual range depends on passengers, luggage, winds and reserves.

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Photo:: Sixflashphoto
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: CC BY-SA 4.0
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Light Jet

Embraer Phenom 300

Passenger capacity: Typically 6–8
Approximate range: About 2,000 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €3,500–€7,500 / flight hour
Engines: 2 turbofan engines
Typical cruise speed: Up to 453 kt
Takeoff performance: 3,138 ft (956 m) takeoff distance, sea level, maximum weight
Typical use: Light jets are commonly used for regional and some cross-border trips. Actual range depends on passengers, luggage, winds and reserves.

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Photo:: Aktug Ates
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: GFDL 1.2
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Midsize Jet

Cessna Citation XLS

Passenger capacity: Typically 8–9
Approximate range: About 1,850 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €6,500–€13,200 / flight hour
Engines: 2 turbofan engines
Typical cruise speed: Up to 431 kt
Takeoff performance: 3,560 ft (1,085 m) takeoff distance, sea level, maximum weight
Cabin and luggage: Stand-up cabin, about 1.73 m high and 1.68 m wide.
Typical use: Midsize jets can suit longer regional missions when a light jet is tight on range or comfort. Airport performance and luggage still need to be checked for the route.

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Photo:: Gerry Stegmeier
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: GFDL 1.2
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Super Midsize Jet

Bombardier Challenger 300

Passenger capacity: Typically 8–9
Approximate range: About 3,100 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €6,000–€15,300 / flight hour
Engines: 2 turbofan engines
Typical cruise speed: Approx. 459 kt
Takeoff performance: 4,810 ft (1,466 m) takeoff distance, sea level, maximum weight
Cabin and luggage: Flat-floor cabin with about 106 cu ft of baggage.
Typical use: Super midsize jets are often considered when the trip is long enough to need more range and a stand-up cabin. They are not automatically suitable for every long route.

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Photo:: Igor Dvurekov
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Heavy Jet

Dassault Falcon 900

Passenger capacity: Typically up to 12–14
Approximate range: About 4,000 nautical miles, depending on the variant

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €8,500–€18,400 / flight hour
Engines: 3 turbofan engines
Typical cruise speed: Approx. 459–474 kt (Falcon 900LX)
Takeoff performance: 5,360 ft (1,633 m) balanced field length, sea level, maximum weight (Falcon 900LX)
Cabin and luggage: Cabin about 2.3 m wide, with a separate baggage hold.
Typical use: Heavy jets add space and range, and they also need airports that can handle their size and performance. Operating cost is generally higher than for smaller jets.

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Photo:: Markus Eigenheer
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Ultra Long Range Jet

Gulfstream G650

Passenger capacity: Typically 11–13
Approximate range: About 7,000 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €12,000–€22,500 / flight hour
Engines: 2 turbofan engines
Typical cruise speed: Approx. 488–516 kt, depending on cruise setting
Takeoff performance: 5,858 ft (1,786 m) takeoff distance, sea level, maximum weight
Cabin and luggage: Cabin about 2.6 m wide, with about 195 cu ft of baggage.
Typical use: Ultra-long-range jets can connect distant cities, but the achievable distance changes with payload, winds, routing and reserves. They also need suitable airports at both ends.

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Photo:: Coldstreamer20
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: CC BY 4.0
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Light Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters H125

Passenger capacity: Typically 5
Approximate range: About 340 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €1,200–€2,300 / flight hour
Engines: 1 turboshaft engine
Typical cruise speed: Approx. 136 kt
Takeoff performance: Runway not required — vertical takeoff and landing
Typical use: Light helicopters can reach sites a fixed-wing aircraft cannot, over short distances. Weather, landing site and payload decide whether a trip is possible.

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Photo:: Alan Wilson
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Medium Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters H145

Passenger capacity: Typically up to 9
Approximate range: About 370 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €1,800–€4,500 / flight hour
Engines: 2 turboshaft engines
Typical cruise speed: Approx. 130 kt
Takeoff performance: Runway not required — vertical takeoff and landing
Typical use: Medium helicopters are often twin-engine aircraft used for regional hops, offshore work or private charter. The landing site and the weather still set the limit.

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Photo:: Rodhullandemu
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: CC BY-SA 4.0
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An AgustaWestland AW139, registration G-LAWA, operated by Castle Air

Heavy Helicopter

Leonardo AW139

Passenger capacity: Typically 8–12
Approximate range: About 570 nautical miles

Estimated charter price per flight hour: Approx. €3,500–€5,000 / flight hour
Engines: 2 turboshaft engines
Typical cruise speed: Up to 165 kt
Takeoff performance: Runway not required — vertical takeoff and landing
Typical use: Heavy helicopters carry more people and payload, and they need a landing site that can accept them. They are not a substitute for a long-range jet.

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Photo:: simon butler
Source:: Wikimedia Commons
Licence:: CC BY 2.0
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Charter prices are indicative estimates per flight hour, not final booking prices. Actual costs vary by aircraft configuration, operator, route, positioning, availability and additional fees. Aircraft specifications and performance vary by model and operating conditions.

Which Aircraft Is Right for You?

The best aircraft depends on your destination, passenger count, budget and travel requirements.

Shorter journeys

Piston aircraft, turboprops and very light jets can be options when the distance is short and the airports suit a smaller aircraft. The right choice still depends on runway, weather, passengers and luggage.

Regional and European travel

Light jets, midsize jets and some turboprops are often compared for regional trips. One category is not right for every city pair: range, cabin and airport performance all change the answer.

Long-distance travel

Super midsize, heavy and ultra-long-range jets are built for longer sectors, with more room for people and bags. The distance they can actually fly depends on payload, routing, winds and reserves.

Helicopter travel

Helicopters can suit short regional flights, remote sites and places without a usable runway. They are limited by weather, the landing site and how far the aircraft can fly with the people on board.

What Determines the Price of a Private Flight?

Larger aircraft and longer-range capability generally cost more to operate. The price you are quoted still depends on the full itinerary and the operator, not on the category name alone.

Aircraft type and size

Larger aircraft and longer-range capability generally cost more to operate. The quote is still for a specific aircraft and trip, not for a category label.

Distance and flight time

The time in the air, and the route taken, are a large part of the price. A longer sector usually costs more than a short one in the same aircraft.

Positioning and empty legs

If the aircraft has to fly in empty, or return empty, that time is part of the trip. An empty-leg sector can sometimes reduce the price, when one is actually available.

Airports and handling

Landing fees, handling, parking and slots vary by airport. A convenient city airport is not always the less expensive one.

Season and availability

Busy periods and scarce aircraft can raise the quote. A date with more aircraft nearby can look different from the same route a week later.

Extra services

Catering, ground transport, de-icing, additional crew duty or special operational requirements can sit outside the basic flight time.

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