1: Fixed Costs

These are the costs related to the aircraft's operational structure, regardless of flight time. They typically include:

• Crew salaries (captains and copilots)

• Insurance and regulatory compliance costs

• Preventive maintenance (service contracts)

2: Variable Costs

These are all the mission-specific expenses tied to a particular flight. They typically include:

• Positioning and landing fees

• Ground handling charges (VIP lounge access, ramp services, security)

• Overnight and standby crew expenses

• Passenger taxes depending on country. For example: ILT (Italian Luxury Tax), TSBA (Taxe Solidarité sur les Billets d'Avion) in France, UK APD (Air Passenger Duty)

• Onboard catering and special requests (custom meals, champagne, chauffeur, etc.)

• Fuel (jet-A1 kerosene)

3: Estimated Hourly Rates (All-Inclusive)

Below are average all-inclusive hourly rates by jet category. These reflect both fixed and variable costs per hour of flight time.

• Piston Aircraft

  • Use: Very short-range flights, 2–4 passengers

  • Estimated hourly cost: €1,850–2,300

  • Examples: Piper PA-46, Cessna 421

• Turboprop

  • Use: Short-runway access, 6–8 passengers

  • Estimated hourly cost: €2,300–3,700

  • Example: Pilatus PC-12

• Very Light Jet (VLJ)

  • Use: Cost-efficient regional flights, 4–5 passengers

  • Estimated hourly cost: €3,200–4,600

  • Examples: Phenom 100, Citation M2

• Light Jet

  • Use: Intra-European flights, 6–8 passengers

  • Estimated hourly cost: €4,200–6,000

  • Examples: Citation CJ3+, Citation CJ4 Gen3

• Super Light Jet

  • Use: Enhanced comfort, 7–8 passengers

  • Estimated hourly cost: €5,100–6,900

  • Examples: Citation XLS+, Phenom 300E, Pilatus PC-24

• Midsize Jet

  • Use: Medium-range flights, 8–9 passengers

  • Estimated hourly cost: €6,500–9,200

  • Examples: Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Citation Latitude

• Long-Range Jet

  • Use: Long-haul travel, 9–13 passengers

  • Estimated hourly cost: €8,300–12,000

  • Examples: Falcon 900LX, Legacy 650, Gulfstream G400

• Ultra Long-Range Jet

  • Use: Intercontinental flights, 12–14 passengers

  • Estimated hourly cost: €10,000–15,000

  • Examples: Falcon 8X, Global 6500, Gulfstream G600

• VIP Airliner

  • Use: Private delegations, 15–25 passengers

  • Estimated hourly cost: €15,200–21,700

  • Examples: ACJ319, Boeing BBJ

• Commercial Airliner (+19 PAX)

  • Use: Groups, sports teams, production crews (20–100+ passengers)

  • Estimated hourly cost: From €15,000 depending on aircraft type (e.g., A320, B737)

Conclusion

Understanding how private jet flight pricing works allows you to better plan your travel expenses and compare charter offers effectively. Whether you're looking for a light jet for a business trip or a long-range aircraft for intercontinental travel, each jet category meets specific needs.

At Linkinjet, we guide you in selecting the ideal aircraft for your profile, offering the most competitive quotes tailored to your mission.