Private Jet Charter Prices
As a market leader in private jet charter, LunaJets is able to find some of the most competitive price on the market without ever compromising on quality, safety, or comfort.
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When it comes to private jets, the first question that comes to mind is usually how much does it cost to charter. While the statement that it can be anywhere between 2,000€ to 14,000€ is generally true, this range can vary a lot depending on several factors and aircraft. Therefore, in order to provide some transparency around the prices, we have developed the following price estimator.
How does this cost estimator work?
Pricing is presented as a range, reflecting market fluctuations and customers requirements (less flexibility generally means higher pricing)
Your flight may fall above or below this range depending on factors like flexibility, booking lead time, and airport-specific fees. The algorithm is right 70% of the time.
Our system incorporates: booking seasonality and lead time, aircraft availability based on chartering ease probability, airport-specific price
A Detailed Explanation of Private Charter Pricing Dynamics
The main components impacting the private jet rental cost
To give you a complete overview, please find below a breakdown of the costs that influence the hourly rate of a private jet. When chartering with LunaJets, all these elements are included in your final offer. You will never encounter unexpected charges after your flight.
- Billable Flight Time: Determined by the aircraft’s hourly rate and the total flight duration.
- Fuel Surcharge: Adjusted according to the aircraft type, flight distance and current fuel market conditions.
- Crew Fees: Covering crew allowances, premium accommodation and meals. Landing,
- Handling and Incidental Fees: Vary based on the aircraft type, chosen airport and specific operational requirements.
- Busy Airport Surcharge: Applied at select high-traffic airports during peak times.
How Aircraft Sourcing Impacts Your Private Jet Price
Beyond the operational factors mentioned above that determine the cost of a private jet charter, the final price also depends on aircraft availability, which is influenced by market dynamics at the time of booking. Supply and demand in private aviation are constantly evolving and fast-moving. Depending on whether an aircraft is sourced as a full on-demand charter, a rerouted empty leg, or a direct empty leg opportunity, the pricing structure can vary significantly. At LunaJets, we analyse all available options within our global network to secure the most competitive solution for your specific itinerary.
On-Demand Private Jet Charter
If there are no empty legs and no possibility of rerouting an empty leg, LunaJets can negotiate with its network of partner operators the best on-demand charter price for your itinerary. You will be offered a selection of aircraft at the best charter prices to choose from. No minimum flying time is required and you just pay the fixed pre-agreed price for your flight. No upfront deposit. No long-term contract. Private jet charter costs are fixed and include all necessary amenities.
Rerouted Empty Legs
If there are no empty leg flights for your exact itinerary and timing, LunaJets will search its proprietary database to reroute an empty leg. This would be a private jet that could make an additional stop to pick you up at your departure airport, drop you off at your destination airport or both. These stops incur an additional cost (landing fees, extra fuel) that LunaJets will negociate with operators for the best possible deal. Although greater than an empty leg price, a rerouted empty leg will always be much less expensive than a full fare on-demand private jet price.
Empty Legs
An empty leg, or ferry flight, refers to a private jet flying "empty" after dropping off passengers, or en route to pick up passengers. As the flight is already paid for, we offer significant discounts on these flights. LunaJets can offer such prices when the empty leg of a private jet matches your itinerary and timing exactly. This option is for one-way flights only.
| Trip details | |
| Routing | London Biggin Hill (BGH, EGKB) to Geneva Cointrin (GVA, LSGG) |
| Flight Time | 1 hr 16 mins |
| Aircraft Type | Super Light Jet |
| Hourly Rate | 4,200€ |
| Fee Type | Amount |
| Total Flight Time | x,xxx€ |
| Fuel Surcharge | x,xxx€ |
| Landing Fees | x,xxx€ |
| Taxi Fees | x,xxx€ |
| Total Amount | x,xxx€ |
How Much does it cost to charter a private Jet?
The price of chartering a private jet can start as low as €2,500 per hour and go up to €10,000 per hour, depending on the size of the aircraft you wish to charter, ranging from a turboprop to the largest business jet.
Other factors that affect the charter price include the route, the time of year, and additional operational parameters.
Charter hourly rates, priced by aircraft category
These are indicative hourly rates. They can vary based on aircraft availability and other exogenous factors.
| Passengers | Range | Flight Time (Up to) | Hourly Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 4-8 | Up to 3,300 Km | 3h | €2,500 - €5,000 |
| Very Light Jet | 4-6 | 1,200 - 2,200 km | 2h30 | €4,000 - €6,300 |
| Light Jet | 6-8 | 2,000 - 3,500 km | 2h45 - 3h30 | €4,600 - €7,300 |
| Super Light Jet | 8-10 | 3,000 - 4,600 km | 3h45 - 4h30 | €6,200 - €9,700 |
| Midsize Jet | 7-9 | 4,000 - 5,500 km | 4h30 - 5h30 | €8,400 - €12,900 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 8-10 | 5,500 - 6,500 km | 5h30 - 6h30 | €8,700 - €15,000 |
| Large Jets | 8-12 | 7,500 - 10,500 km | 6h30 - 7h30 | €12,800 - €18,100 |
| Super Large Jets | 12-16 | 9,000 - 11,000 km | 7h50 - 10h | €11,200 - €20,100 |
| Long Range Jets | 14-19 | Up to 14,250 Km | 10h - 14h | €11,000 - €42,100 |
| VIP Airliners | 14-22 | Up to 11,100 Km | NA | NA |
Prices on Common European Routes
| Flight Time | Aircraft | Seat | Estimated Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva ➡ Paris | 1h | Citation Mustang (Very Light Jet) | 4 | €5,700 |
| Geneva ➡ Paris | 0h55 | Learjet 45 XR (Super Light Jet) | 8 | €8,500 |
| Geneva ➡ Paris | 0h50 | Global 5000 (Super Large Jet) | 13 | €16,100 |
| London ➡ Paris | 1h | PC-12 (Turboprop) | 6 | €8,500 |
| London ➡ Paris | 0h45 | Falcon 2000LX (Large Jet) | 10 | €19,100 |
| London ➡ Paris | 0h50 | Legacy 600 (Large Jet) | 13 | €17,400 |
| Geneva ➡ Olbia | 1h06 | Citation VI (Midsize Jet) | 8 | €13,700 |
| Geneva ➡ Athens | 2h23 | Challenger 3500 (Super Midsize Jet) | 10 | €23,300 |
| Geneva ➡ Ibiza | 1h43 | Citation CJ2 (Light Jet) | 6 | €10,100 |