Empty leg flights to and from Paris.
Empty leg flights from Paris are discounted one-way private jet flights on aircraft repositioning out of Paris-Le Bourget International Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport. They typically cost 25–75% less than a standard charter. From Paris, an empty leg to London on a light jet is estimated at €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100), against €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) for a full charter.
| Airports | Paris-Le Bourget International Airport (LBG), Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) |
|---|---|
| Typical saving | 25–75% below standard charter |
| Routes with most empty legs | London, Geneva, Zurich, Milan, Nice |
| Empty legs on the board today | 4 |
| Market | France · prices in EUR (USD in brackets) |
Which airports do Paris empty legs use?
Paris-Le Bourget International Airport is the main private jet airport for Paris on this site, with 1 other airport in range.
| Airport | Codes | Longest runway | Distance to centre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris-Le Bourget International Airport | LFPB / LBG | 3,000 m | 13 km | Business aviation terminal |
| Charles de Gaulle International Airport | LFPG / CDG | 4,215 m | 22 km | Airport with GA terminal |
Runway lengths and coordinates from OurAirports (OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026); straight-line distances to the city centre use Wikidata coordinates (Wikidata (CC0), 2026).
Where do empty legs from Paris usually go?
The corridors most likely to produce empty legs, judged by the size of the private jet market at each end, run from Paris to London, Geneva, Zurich.
Estimates below use a light jet where it can fly the sector non-stop, otherwise the smallest category that can.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) | Charter (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris to London | 185 nm | 0h 44m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Paris to Geneva | 222 nm | 0h 50m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Paris to Zurich | 263 nm | 0h 57m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Paris to Milan | 345 nm | 1h 10m | €873–€4,188 ($1,000–$4,800) | €3,578–€5,585 ($4,100–$6,400) |
| Paris to Nice | 370 nm | 1h 13m | €960–€4,363 ($1,100–$5,000) | €3,752–€5,846 ($4,300–$6,700) |
| Paris to Ibiza | 599 nm | 1h 50m | €1,396–€6,545 ($1,600–$7,500) | €5,585–€8,726 ($6,400–$10,000) |
| Paris to Brussels | 142 nm | 0h 37m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Paris to Luxembourg | 155 nm | 0h 39m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Paris to Lyon | 211 nm | 0h 48m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Paris to Düsseldorf | 222 nm | 0h 50m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Paris to Basel | 224 nm | 0h 50m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Paris to Amsterdam | 232 nm | 0h 52m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which empty legs arrive into Paris?
The largest private jet markets with modelled routes into Paris are London, Geneva, Zurich, so those are the likeliest origins of an inbound empty leg.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) | Charter (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London to Paris | 185 nm | 0h 44m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Geneva to Paris | 222 nm | 0h 50m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Zurich to Paris | 263 nm | 0h 57m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Milan to Paris | 345 nm | 1h 10m | €873–€4,188 ($1,000–$4,800) | €3,578–€5,585 ($4,100–$6,400) |
| Nice to Paris | 370 nm | 1h 13m | €960–€4,363 ($1,100–$5,000) | €3,752–€5,846 ($4,300–$6,700) |
| Ibiza to Paris | 599 nm | 1h 50m | €1,396–€6,545 ($1,600–$7,500) | €5,585–€8,726 ($6,400–$10,000) |
| Brussels to Paris | 142 nm | 0h 37m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Luxembourg to Paris | 155 nm | 0h 39m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to Paris | 211 nm | 0h 48m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Düsseldorf to Paris | 222 nm | 0h 50m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Basel to Paris | 224 nm | 0h 50m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Amsterdam to Paris | 232 nm | 0h 52m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
When are Paris empty legs most common?
Paris empty legs cluster around Le Bourget (LFPB), a dedicated business aviation airport with no airline traffic, and follow the same weekend rhythm as London: south on Thursday and Friday, north on Sunday and Monday.
Le Bourget sits about 13 km north-east of the centre of Paris in a straight line and handles no scheduled airline traffic, which keeps turnaround times short. Charles de Gaulle has general aviation handling but its size and slot pressure make it the second choice for most operators.
The Paris to Nice corridor is the busiest domestic private jet route in France and the main source of empty legs into and out of the capital from May to September. Geneva, Milan, London and Ibiza follow. Paris Fashion Week in late February and late September, the Cannes Film Festival in May and the Monaco Grand Prix on the same weekend create spikes of one-way demand and, a few days later, of empty legs back to Le Bourget.
Prices on Paris routes are quoted in euros. Very light and light jets dominate the short sectors; heavy jets appear on the Gulf routes and on transatlantic positioning flights to Teterboro.
How much does an empty leg from Paris cost?
A light jet empty leg from Paris is estimated at €785–€3,752 ($900–$4,300) for a short sector and €1,832–€8,551 ($2,100–$9,800) for a medium one.
The table models three sample distances: 300 nautical miles (about an hour in the air), 800 (about two hours) and 2,000 (five hours or more, beyond the range of the smallest categories).
| Aircraft category | 300 nm | 800 nm | 2,000 nm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | €611–€2,880 ($700–$3,300) | €1,483–€6,719 ($1,700–$7,700) | Out of range |
| Very light jet | €698–€2,705 ($800–$3,100) | €1,571–€6,195 ($1,800–$7,100) | Out of range |
| Light jet | €785–€3,752 ($900–$4,300) | €1,832–€8,551 ($2,100–$9,800) | Out of range |
| Midsize jet | €1,134–€5,236 ($1,300–$6,000) | €2,443–€11,518 ($2,800–$13,200) | €5,585–€26,876 ($6,400–$30,800) |
| Super-midsize jet | €1,658–€7,243 ($1,900–$8,300) | €3,403–€14,921 ($3,900–$17,100) | €7,853–€34,555 ($9,000–$39,600) |
| Heavy jet | €2,007–€9,860 ($2,300–$11,300) | €3,927–€19,546 ($4,500–$22,400) | €9,075–€45,201 ($10,400–$51,800) |
| Ultra-long-range jet | €3,054–€14,398 ($3,500–$16,500) | €5,846–€27,661 ($6,700–$31,700) | €13,525–€63,613 ($15,500–$72,900) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
How do I book an empty leg from Paris?
Tell us your route and how flexible you are; we check the flights operators have released and confirm the one that fits.
- Send the route, dates you could travel and passenger numbers using the form below, or set up an alert.
- We check repositioning flights from licensed operators and price a standard charter for comparison.
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On the board now
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Very light jetSave 82%
MunichParis
Munich (MUC / EDDM) to Paris Le Bourget (LBG / LFPB)
- Departs
- Mon 21 Sept, 06:55
- Aircraft
- Cessna Citation Mustang
- Seats
- Up to 4
- Flexibility
- Fixed
Whole aircraft from£1,220 -
Very light jetSave 73%
GenevaParis
Geneva (GVA / LSGG) to Paris Le Bourget (LBG / LFPB)
- Departs
- Mon 21 Sept, 09:35
- Aircraft
- Cessna Citation Mustang
- Seats
- Up to 4
- Flexibility
- Fixed
Whole aircraft from£1,220 -
Light jetWhole aircraft
ParisBern
Paris Le Bourget (LBG / LFPB) to Bern Belp (LSZB)
- Departs
- Tue 22 Sept, 14:00
- Aircraft
- Pilatus PC-24
- Seats
- Up to 8
- Flexibility
- Confirm with operator
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Light jetWhole aircraft
ParisGeneva
Paris Le Bourget (LBG / LFPB) to Geneva (GVA / LSGG)
- Departs
- Wed 23 Sept, 09:10
- Aircraft
- Pilatus PC-24
- Seats
- Up to 8
- Flexibility
- Confirm with operator
Whole aircraftPrice on request
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 Paris empty legs
Which airports do empty legs from Paris use?
Paris-Le Bourget International Airport handle most business aviation in Paris; Charles de Gaulle International Airport also have general aviation terminals. The operator chooses the airport the aircraft is already at.
How much does an empty leg from Paris cost?
On a light jet, estimates run from €785 for a short sector of about 300 nautical miles to €8,551 for one of about 800. These are model estimates, not quotes; listed flights show the operator’s price plus our fee.
How far in advance are empty legs available?
Most appear between a few days and about two weeks before departure, because they depend on other bookings being confirmed. Some are published 24–48 hours ahead.
Can an empty leg flight be cancelled?
Yes. An empty leg exists only because of another customer’s booking. If that customer changes date or route, or cancels, the empty leg may be rescheduled or withdrawn. Refund terms are set out in your charter agreement, and consequential costs such as hotels or replacement flights are not normally covered. Check the terms before you pay. No audited industry cancellation rate is published.
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
- OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
- Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.
- Paramount Business Jets, "Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost & Hourly Rates (2026)", 2026-08 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Amalfi Jets, "Private Jet Cost Per Hour 2026: Rates by Jet Type", 2026-06-15 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Jetvice, "Private Jet Charter Hourly Rates 2026", 2026-09-01 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Business Travel Executive, "Empty Legs, Empty Promises?", 2023-02-02 (accessed 2026-09-20). XO estimate that 30–50% of the charter fleet often flies empty; Victor on savings of up to 75%; Chapman Freeborn on change and cancellation risk.
- European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates (via frankfurter.dev), 2026-09-18 (accessed 2026-09-20). Rates used for USD, EUR and GBP conversions.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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