4–5 seats · Up to 1,100 nm · 380–400 kt

Very light jets.

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Very light jets the smallest jets in the fleet. Fast, efficient and ideal for short hops with a few passengers and light luggage. They seat 4–5 and fly up to 1,100 nm; published 2026 guides put them at $2,700–$3,500 per block hour, so a one-hour empty leg is estimated at £525–£1,948 against £2,023–£2,623 for a standard charter. Typical types: Cessna Citation Mustang, Embraer Phenom 100, HondaJet Elite.

Seats4–5
RangeUp to 1,100 nm
CabinCompact, 4 club seats
BaggageTwo to three cabin bags plus soft luggage
Speed380–400 kt
Hourly band (2026 guides)$2,700–$3,500 (£2,023–£2,623)
One-hour empty leg (est.)£525–£1,948
Typical aircraftCessna Citation Mustang, Embraer Phenom 100, HondaJet Elite, Cirrus Vision Jet
Cessna Citation CJ4 climbing after take-off

What is a very light jet like in practice?

The smallest jets in the fleet. Fast, efficient and ideal for short hops with a few passengers and light luggage.

No cabin attendant and usually no enclosed lavatory. Baggage space is tight, so skis and golf bags need checking in advance. Empty legs on very light jets are the lowest-priced way to fly private in Europe.

Best for: City pairs under two hours with one to four passengers: London to Paris, Geneva or Amsterdam, Nice to Milan.

How much does a very light jet cost to charter?

Published 2026 guides put very light jets at $2,700–$3,500 per block hour <a class="cite" href="#src-paramount-2026" aria-label="Source: Paramount Business Jets, &quot;Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost &amp; Hourly Rates (2026)&quot;">(Paramount Business Jets, 2026)</a>.

A one-hour sector is therefore estimated at $2,700–$3,500 one way and $700–$2,600 as an empty leg, before taxes, positioning and airport fees. Empty legs on the board show the operator’s actual price plus our booking fee.

Very light jet estimates by sector length (USD)
SectorBlock timeOne-way charter (est.)Empty leg (est.)
1 hour (about 248 nm)1h 00m$2,700–$3,500$700–$2,600
2.5 hours (about 743 nm)2h 30m$6,800–$8,800$1,700–$6,600
5 hours (about 1,568 nm)5h 00mBeyond rangeBeyond range

Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.

Which routes can a very light jet fly non-stop?

10 of the routes on this site are within non-stop range, from Zurich to Milan at 118 nm.

  • Zurich to Milan: 118 nm, about 0h 36m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600
  • Milan to Zurich: 118 nm, about 0h 36m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600
  • Geneva to Zurich: 121 nm, about 0h 37m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600
  • Zurich to Geneva: 121 nm, about 0h 37m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600
  • Nice to Milan: 134 nm, about 0h 39m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600
  • Milan to Nice: 134 nm, about 0h 39m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600
  • Geneva to Milan: 135 nm, about 0h 39m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600
  • Milan to Geneva: 135 nm, about 0h 39m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600
  • Nice to Geneva: 157 nm, about 0h 44m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600
  • Geneva to Nice: 157 nm, about 0h 44m, empty leg estimated at $700–$2,600

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How does a very light jet compare with the other categories?

It sits between the turboprop and the light jet.

CategorySeatsRangeHourly band (USD)
Turboprop6–91,000–1,800 nm$2,000–$3,100
Very light jet4–5Up to 1,100 nm$2,700–$3,500
Light jet6–81,500–2,000 nm$3,500–$5,500
Midsize jet7–92,000–2,800 nm$5,000–$8,000
Super-midsize jet8–103,200–3,900 nm$7,500–$11,000
Heavy jet10–144,000–5,000 nm$9,000–$15,000
Ultra-long-range jet12–196,000–7,700 nm$14,000–$22,000

Very light jet empty legs on the board

8 very light jet empty legs are on the board today.

Listings come from the operators and change daily. Prices are the total for the whole aircraft in GBP, including our booking fee, and are confirmed with the operator before you pay. A flight is booked only once the operator has accepted it. How it works.

Questions about very light jets

How many people fit in a very light jet?

Four passengers comfortably, occasionally five. Most cabins have four club seats and one belted side seat.

Can a very light jet fly London to Nice non-stop?

Yes. London to Nice is around 560 nautical miles, comfortably within range with reserves, taking a little over two hours.

Is there a toilet on board?

Some very light jets have a belted, curtained lavatory seat; others have none. Ask before booking a flight over ninety minutes.

Do you pay per seat or for the whole aircraft?

Almost always the whole aircraft. An empty leg on an eight-seat jet costs the same for one passenger or eight, which is why empty legs work best for groups. A few operators and apps sell single seats on selected flights; where that applies, the listing says so.

Sources

  1. Paramount Business Jets, "Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost & Hourly Rates (2026)", 2026-08 (accessed 2026-09-20)
  2. Cirrus Vision Jet (accessed 2026-09-20)
  3. Wikipedia: Business jet (accessed 2026-09-20)

Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.

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