Very light jet charter
Very light jets such as the Phenom 100 or Citation M2 are the smallest jets on the charter market. They cost about a third less per hour than a light jet and still cruise above most weather. Prices for very light jet charter start at about $3,200 an hour.
They work best for two to four passengers with soft bags on trips under two hours. Paris to Geneva, London to Jersey, New York to Nantucket. Beyond that, a light jet is usually the better buy.
What very light jets are best for
Very light jets make the most sense for trips like these. They seat 4 to 5 and fly about 1,100 nautical miles nonstop.
- Couples and small teams
- Trips up to 2 hours
- Regional business days
- Entry price for a jet
If your trip matches one of these, a very light jet is usually the best value per seat. Your advisor will say so if a smaller jet would do.
Very light jet limits to know
Before you charter a very light jet, keep these limits in mind. None of them are a problem on the right trip.
- Tight cabin for 5 adults
- Limited baggage space
- Short range on full load
- Luggage: about 4 medium bags. Cabin height 4.9 ft.
Not sure the very light jet is right? Tell us the route and group size, and we will compare it with the next size up and down.
Very light jets you can charter
These are the very light jets we charter most often. Hourly rates are typical ranges before fees, and every quote names the exact model and year of the aircraft.
| Model | Seats | Range | Speed | Cabin height | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 4 | 1,178 nm | 406 kts | 4.9 ft | $3,200 to $4,000 |
| Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 | 5 | 1,550 nm | 404 kts | 4.75 ft | $3,200 to $4,100 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 5 | 1,547 nm | 422 kts | 4.83 ft | $3,400 to $4,300 |
Open any model for full specifications, cabin size and the routes it flies nonstop. Older aircraft of the same model often cost less per hour.
Routes a very light jet flies nonstop
Popular routes a very light jet covers without a fuel stop. Each shows the flight time and an estimated one way price, updated November 2026.
- London to Paris 50 min, $3,400
- London to Nice 1 h 55 min, $6,600
- London to Geneva 1 h 30 min, $5,100
- London to Ibiza 2 h 30 min, $8,400
- London to Mallorca 2 h 20 min, $8,100
- London to Milan 1 h 50 min, $6,300
- London to Zurich 1 h 35 min, $5,300
- London to Cannes 1 h 55 min, $6,600
- London to Sardinia 2 h 30 min, $8,500
- London to Courchevel 1 h 35 min, $5,300
Longer trips are possible with one fuel stop, which adds about 45 minutes on the ground. The private jet cost calculator prices any route.
Compare nearby jet sizes
If the very light jet is not quite right, the next size down or up usually is. Smaller jets cost less per hour, larger ones fly further with more room.
Turboprops
Short runways, island hops and ski strips. From $2,600 per hour.
Compare Larger, longer rangeLight jets
The default choice for trips up to three hours. From $4,200 per hour.
CompareSee every class side by side on the private jet types and sizes page. It compares seats, range, speed and hourly rates.
Very light jet charter questions
Answers about very light jet charter, from the hourly cost to how many passengers fit. If your question is not here, an advisor will answer it in minutes.
How much does it cost to charter a very light jet?
Most very light jets charter for $3,200 to $4,300 per flight hour, before fees. Airport charges, crew costs and taxes typically add 7 to 14 percent. Expect a minimum of one hour per flight.
How many passengers fit in a very light jet?
Usually 4 to 5, depending on the model and seating layout. Luggage space is about 4 medium bags.
How far can a very light jet fly?
Around 1,100 nautical miles nonstop with typical passengers and reserves, at about 380 knots. That is roughly 2 h 55 min of flying.
Is a very light jet right for my trip?
It suits couples and small teams, trips up to 2 hours, regional business days, entry price for a jet. Keep in mind: tight cabin for 5 adults, limited baggage space, short range on full load.
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Charter a very light jet
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