Aircraft comparison
Phenom 100 vs Phenom 300
Embraer's entry-level jet against its best-selling light jet — where the step up from a short-hop cabin to a full light jet is worth it.
Side by side
| Specification | Embraer Phenom 100 | Embraer Phenom 300 / 300E |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Entry Level Jet | Super Light Jet |
| Seats | 4 | 8 |
| Range | 942 nm | 1,300 nm |
| Cruise speed | 406 kt | 464 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.47 m | 1.50 m |
| Luggage | 3 bags | 6 bags |
| Hourly bracket | €4,100 – €6,500 | €4,700 – €7,500 |
| Enclosed lavatory | No | Yes |
| Standing cabin | No | No |
Hourly brackets are indicative — real quotes depend on operator, routing and date. Specs read live from each aircraft.
The Embraer Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 sit a class apart — the 100 is an entry-level jet built for short hops with a handful of passengers, the 300 is a full light jet with a larger cabin, more range and the baggage for a longer trip. For charter, this is a question of how much aircraft the trip actually needs.
When the Phenom 100 is enough
For short European sectors with up to four passengers and light luggage — a quick business hop or a short leisure leg — the Phenom 100 is correctly sized and the lower hourly rate. Paying for a larger cabin you will not fill is capacity spent, not used.
When the Phenom 300 earns its rate
Once the party grows toward six or seven, the luggage builds, or the leg runs beyond a couple of hours, the Phenom 300 earns the step up — a wider cabin, a proper baggage hold and the range for the longer light-jet sectors. It is the more versatile aircraft for a full trip.
The verdict
For short hops with a small party, the Phenom 100 is the value pick; for a full cabin and longer legs, the Phenom 300 earns it. Both are arranged through verified operators — tell us the route and party size and we confirm the better-priced fit.
Frequently asked
The 100 is an entry-level jet for short hops with up to four passengers; the 300 is a full light jet with a larger cabin, more range and baggage. The 100 is the lower hourly rate.
The Phenom 100 is best for up to four in comfort; the Phenom 300 carries six to eight with luggage. Tell us the party size and we confirm the fit.
The Phenom 100 typically carries the lower hourly rate for short sectors. For a full party or longer legs the 300 is usually the better value. We quote both on request.
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