Empty leg flights in Spain.
Empty leg flights in Spain are discounted one-way private jet flights created when aircraft reposition between bookings at Ibiza, Barcelona, Madrid and 2 other cities. They typically cost 25–75% less than a standard charter. Spain has 5 airports on this site that handle private jets.
| Cities covered | Ibiza, Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, Palma |
|---|---|
| Airports | 5 |
| Terminology | “Private jet charter” is the usual term |
| Prices shown in | EUR with USD in brackets |
| Empty legs on the board today | 0 |
Which cities in Spain have empty leg flights?
5 cities in Spain are covered, led by Ibiza.
Which airports in Spain handle private jets?
5 airports across 5 cities, 2 of them business-aviation airports.
| Airport | Codes | City | Longest runway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibiza Airport | LEIB / IBZ | Ibiza | 2,800 m |
| Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport | LEBL / BCN | Barcelona | 3,353 m |
| Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport | LEMD / MAD | Madrid | 4,350 m |
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | LEMG / AGP | Málaga | 3,200 m |
| Palma de Mallorca Airport | LEPA / PMI | Palma | 3,270 m |
Airport data from OurAirports (OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026).
Which domestic routes produce empty legs in Spain?
The domestic pair with the largest markets at both ends is Ibiza to Palma, 69 nautical miles.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibiza to Palma | 69 nm | 0h 26m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
| Palma to Ibiza | 69 nm | 0h 26m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
| Ibiza to Barcelona | 152 nm | 0h 39m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
| Barcelona to Ibiza | 152 nm | 0h 39m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
| Ibiza to Madrid | 254 nm | 0h 55m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
| Madrid to Ibiza | 254 nm | 0h 55m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
| Ibiza to Málaga | 307 nm | 1h 03m | €785–€3,839 ($900–$4,400) |
| Málaga to Ibiza | 307 nm | 1h 03m | €785–€3,839 ($900–$4,400) |
| Palma to Barcelona | 111 nm | 0h 33m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
| Barcelona to Palma | 111 nm | 0h 33m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which international routes from Spain have the most empty legs?
Ibiza to Nice leads, with Ibiza to Geneva, Ibiza to Milan, Ibiza to Zurich close behind.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibiza to Nice | 390 nm | 1h 17m | €960–€4,625 ($1,100–$5,300) |
| Ibiza to Geneva | 485 nm | 1h 32m | €1,134–€5,497 ($1,300–$6,300) |
| Ibiza to Milan | 523 nm | 1h 38m | €1,222–€5,846 ($1,400–$6,700) |
| Ibiza to Zurich | 596 nm | 1h 49m | €1,396–€6,545 ($1,600–$7,500) |
| Ibiza to Paris | 599 nm | 1h 50m | €1,396–€6,545 ($1,600–$7,500) |
| Ibiza to London | 759 nm | 2h 15m | €1,745–€8,115 ($2,000–$9,300) |
| Barcelona to Nice | 265 nm | 0h 57m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) |
| Palma to Nice | 323 nm | 1h 06m | €873–€4,014 ($1,000–$4,600) |
| Barcelona to Geneva | 337 nm | 1h 08m | €873–€4,101 ($1,000–$4,700) |
| Barcelona to Milan | 392 nm | 1h 17m | €960–€4,625 ($1,100–$5,300) |
| Palma to Geneva | 427 nm | 1h 22m | €1,047–€4,974 ($1,200–$5,700) |
| Ibiza to Lyon | 438 nm | 1h 24m | €1,047–€5,061 ($1,200–$5,800) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Questions about empty legs in Spain
Which cities in Spain have the most empty legs?
Ibiza, Barcelona, Madrid are the largest private jet markets in Spain covered on this site, and positioning flights follow that traffic. City pages list the airports and routes for each.
Do I say private jet hire or charter in Spain?
“Charter” is the usual term in Spain; “hire” and “rental” are understood and mean the same thing.
Are empty leg flights safe?
Yes. They are flown by the same licensed operators, crews and aircraft as full-price charters, under the same regulations: FAA Part 135 in the United States and an Air Operator Certificate in the UK and EU. The discount reflects scheduling, not standards.
What documents do I need?
A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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