Private charter, Light jets
Light jets for Private Charter
Light business jets for regional and European journeys.
- Up to 10 seats
- Up to 2,165 nm
- 404 to 464 kts
Aircraft category
What is a light jet?
Light business jets for regional and European journeys. Compare the published passenger capacity, range and cabin measurements of the models below.
Regional business trips and European journeys. Compare individual aircraft specifications before choosing a model.
- Engines
- 2 turbofan engines
- Runway needed
- 3,209 to 3,410 ft
- Cruise speed
- 404 to 464 kts
- Cabin height
- 1.45 to 1.50 m (4.76 to 4.92 ft)
Light jets models
Why choose this category
Why choose light jets for your trip
Light business jets for regional and European journeys.
Up to 10 passengers
Maximum capacity across the models below; the seating configuration varies by aircraft.
Range up to 2,165 nm
Highest published range among the listed variants, not a guaranteed range for every aircraft.
Efficient cabin at 1.45 to 1.50 m (4.76 to 4.92 ft)
Comfortable seating designed for shorter to medium sectors.
Cruise speed 404 to 464 kts
Fast transit with jet-smooth performance on every sector.
Regional business trips and European journeys.
Light jets are a popular choice for these missions across Europe and beyond.
Who charters this category
Typical missions for a light jet
Regional business trips and European journeys. The models listed here have a published range up to 2,165 nm.
Compare each aircraft's passenger capacity, baggage space and cabin measurements. Ask the provider to confirm the configuration and suitability of the aircraft offered for your trip.
Specifications
Light jets specification summary
Published figures for the listed variants. Capacity and range summaries may refer to different models.
Category summaries use published values only; missing figures are not inferred.
| Specification | Published value |
|---|---|
| Published passenger capacity | Up to 10 |
| Published range | Up to 2,165 nm |
| Cruise speed | 404 to 464 kts |
| Cabin height | 1.45 to 1.50 m (4.76 to 4.92 ft) |
| Engines | 2 turbofan engines |
| Published take-off distance | 3,209 to 3,410 ft |
| Best for | Regional business trips and European journeys. |
Figures refer to Phenom 300EV. Source: Embraer Phenom 300EV brochure, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Figures refer to Citation M2 Gen3. Source: Textron Aviation, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Figures refer to Citation CJ4 Gen3. Source: Textron Aviation, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Aircraft options
Light jets vs Midsize jets
How light jets compare to the next category up.
| Specification | Light jets | Midsize jets |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 | Up to 9 | |
| Up to 2,165 nm | Up to 2,733 nm | |
| 404 to 464 kts | 441 to 446 kts | |
| 1.45 to 1.50 m (4.76 to 4.92 ft) | 1.73 to 1.75 m (5.68 to 5.74 ft) | |
| Best for | Regional business trips and European journeys. | Journeys where cabin space is a priority. |
| Category guide | Explore Light jets | Explore Midsize jets |
- Figures refer to Phenom 300EV. Source: Embraer Phenom 300EV brochure, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Citation M2 Gen3. Source: Textron Aviation, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Citation CJ4 Gen3. Source: Textron Aviation, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Citation XLS Gen2. Source: Textron Aviation and Business Jet Traveler, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
- Figures refer to Hawker 900XP. Source: Business Jet Traveler, EASA TCDS, Aviation Week, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
Popular routes
Routes that typically use light jets
Charter routes where light jets are a common choice for the distance and group size.
London to Nice
London to Geneva
London to Paris
London to Milan
London to Zurich
London to Munich
Paris to Geneva
Paris to Nice
Geneva to Nice
Nice to Ibiza
Zurich to Nice
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Other aircraft categories
Compare this category against the rest of the fleet to find the right fit for your trip.
Turboprops
Propeller-driven aircraft for regional journeys.
Very light jets
Compact business jets for smaller travelling parties.
Midsize jets
Midsize aircraft with more cabin space for longer journeys.
Super-midsize jets
Wider-cabin jets that balance range and cabin space.
Heavy jets
Large-cabin aircraft for longer private flights.
Ultra long-range jets
Long-range business jets for intercontinental journeys.
Popular questions
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