How much does a private jet cost? Prices per hour and per trip (November 2026)

How much does a private jet cost?

The short answer

A private jet costs from €2,800 to €15,000 per flight hour in November 2026, from a very light jet to an ultra long range jet. A one way flight from Milan Linate to London Farnborough costs from €10,300 on a light jet to €24,900 on a heavy jet, all in.

Atljet Editorial · prices from the Atljet model, November 2026 · 9 min read

Price per hour, by class

The hourly rate depends first on the size of the aircraft: a bigger cabin flies faster and further, but burns more fuel and needs more crew. These are the bands our desk quotes with this month.

Very Light Jet

e.g. Citation Mustang · up to 4 seats

€2,800 to €3,600 / hour

Light Jet

e.g. Citation CJ3 · up to 7 seats

€3,600 to €4,800 / hour

Midsize Jet

e.g. Citation XLS · up to 8 seats

€4,800 to €6,200 / hour

Super Midsize Jet

e.g. Challenger 350 · up to 9 seats

€6,200 to €8,000 / hour

Heavy Jet

e.g. Falcon 900 · up to 12 seats

€8,000 to €11,000 / hour

Ultra Long Range

e.g. Gulfstream G550 · up to 14 seats

€11,000 to €15,000 / hour

A real trip, priced: Milan Linate to London Farnborough

One way, 563 nautical miles along the airways. The total includes the flight, the positioning share and the airport costs. The faster the aircraft, the shorter the block time, but the higher the hourly rate.

Very Light Jet1h 59m block time

€9,400 to €11,500

Light Jet1h 44m block time

€10,300 to €13,100

Midsize Jet1h 39m block time

€12,600 to €15,700

Super Midsize Jet1h 35m block time

€15,200 to €19,000

Heavy Jet1h 33m block time

€18,600 to €24,900

Ultra Long Range1h 30m block time

€24,200 to €32,300

Milan Linate to London Farnborough, one way. Atljet model, November 2026. Indicative ranges; the desk confirms aircraft, operator and final price.

What you are paying for

You pay for block time, from engine start to engine stop, not for distance. Seven calculations sit behind every honest quote.

01
Route
Airways, not the straight line on a map.
02
Wind
Seasonal winds lengthen or shorten the block time.
03
Aircraft
Speed and fuel curve of the exact type.
04
Fuel
Burn for the hours and the weight on board.
05
Airports
Landing, parking, handling, passenger and security fees.
06
Positioning
The empty hours to reach you: from a quarter to almost half of the bill.
07
Operators
Who really has an aircraft free on your date.

Why two quotes for the same trip differ

The biggest variable is where the aircraft sleeps. A jet based at Linate flies you to Farnborough and back; a jet based in Geneva first flies empty to Milan. Those positioning hours are part of the price, and they add from a quarter to almost half of the flying time.

Then come airport fees, which depend on the weight of the aircraft and the country, crew rest rules on long days, and the age and cabin of the specific tail number.

A white midsize business jet on a mountain airfield at sunrise, airstair open

How to pay less

Questions

How much does a private jet cost per hour?+

In our model for November 2026, from €2,800 an hour for a very light jet like the Citation Mustang to €15,000 an hour for an ultra long range jet like the Gulfstream G550.

Do you pay for the hours in the air or the whole day?+

You pay block time, from engine start to engine stop, plus the positioning hours the aircraft needs to reach you and return to base. Waiting time on the ground is usually charged only on longer stays.

Is the price per person or per aircraft?+

Per aircraft. A light jet seats up to 7, so the same €10,300 trip divided among 7 travellers changes the picture.

How can I pay less for a private jet?+

Fly an empty leg when your dates allow it, choose the smallest class that is comfortable for your group and distance, and keep a window of flexibility on the departure time.

Why are two quotes for the same trip different?+

Mostly positioning: an aircraft based at your departure airport costs fewer hours than one flying in from another country. Airport fees, crew rest and the age of the aircraft explain the rest.