Midsize Jet Charter
The midsize is where a private jet starts to feel like a cabin rather than a seat. It carries six to nine in a stand-up cabin, clears most of Europe nonstop, and costs noticeably less to run than the classes above it. For a European brokerage, it is the value sweet spot — the aircraft that handles the typical European trip without the running cost of a super midsize. It is the cabin many clients settle on for private jet charter in Europe.
We arrange these aircraft through certified operators. We do not operate them ourselves — which means we recommend the right tail for your route rather than the one we happen to own.
At a glance
- Passengers: 6–9
- Range: 2,300–3,000 nm (roughly 4–6 hours)
- Cruise: 430–460 mph
- Cabin: stand-up, club seating with a refreshment galley and an enclosed lavatory
What a midsize jet is
A midsize sits a step above a light jet and a step below a super midsize. It is the first class where the cabin lets most adults stand, and the first where a galley and an enclosed lavatory come as standard rather than as exceptions. That combination — stand-up comfort at a midsize running cost — is why it remains the most chartered cabin on the typical European trip.
In practice it means a cabin you can move around in, baggage room for a group travelling for more than a day, and the range to fly most of Europe nonstop where a light jet would need a stop.
Range — what it clears across Europe
This is where the class earns its keep. From a hub like London or Geneva, a midsize reaches the great majority of European cities and the North African coast without stopping. London to Athens, London to Milan, Paris, Rome, Madrid or Casablanca is comfortable. The longer-range tails stretch that to the edges of the continent and into the Middle East.
Where a midsize stops short is the long transcontinental leg with a full cabin and headwinds. For London to Dubai nonstop, or a genuine transatlantic crossing, you move up to a super midsize jet or a heavy jet — and we will tell you so plainly rather than sell you a fuel stop you did not ask for.
Cabin and comfort
The cabin gives most passengers full standing height, with club-style seating for six to nine, a refreshment galley, and an enclosed lavatory — the features that make a three- to five-hour flight comfortable rather than merely fast. Baggage capacity is generous enough for a group travelling for several days, not just an overnight bag.
It is a cabin built for working and resting on a routine European leg, which is what most trips actually are.
The aircraft we charter
We hold access to the full midsize class through our operator network. These are the tails we arrange most often.
| Aircraft | Passengers | Range (nm) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 8 | ~2,100 | The midsize benchmark — short-field access and reliability |
| Cessna Citation Latitude | 8–9 | ~2,700 | Flat-floor cabin; the most space in the class |
| Hawker 800XP / 900XP | 8 | ~2,500 | Proven workhorse; wide availability across Europe |
| Learjet 60XR | 7–8 | ~2,300 | Fast climb and cruise; time-critical shorter legs |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 7–9 | ~3,000 | The longest range in the class; modern cabin |
Ranges are representative, with reserves, and vary with payload and winds. See our full fleet for every cabin class.
What drives the price
The midsize sits above a light jet and below a super midsize on running cost. What you pay for a specific trip moves with the aircraft, the routing, repositioning, and crew and landing fees, which is why a quote, not a rate card, is the honest answer.
For how charter pricing is built up, see what charter costs. To choose between cabins on range and size, see which cabin to choose, or request a quote for your route.
Is a midsize right for your trip
It is the right aircraft when you are flying:
- Four to nine passengers who want a stand-up cabin without paying for range they will not use
- Most of Europe or the North African coast nonstop
- Two to five hours, where a galley and a real lavatory matter but a transcontinental cabin does not
- A trip where you want the best balance of comfort and cost on a routine European leg
If you are flying two or three people on a short hop with light bags, a light jet will cost less and serve you just as well. If you need a longer nonstop leg, a fuller cabin or transatlantic range, the super midsize earns its premium. Our guide to the private jet types sets out how each cabin compares on range and size. We will match the aircraft to the trip — not the other way round.
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Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit on a midsize jet?
Typically six to nine, in a stand-up club-style cabin. Eight seated comfortably with full baggage is the realistic planning figure for a longer trip.
How far can a midsize jet fly nonstop?
Most cover 2,300 to 3,000 nautical miles — roughly four to six hours. Across Europe that clears the great majority of the continent and the North African coast nonstop. The longer-range models reach the edges of the continent and into the Middle East.
What does it cost to charter a midsize jet?
There is no rate card. The figure for a specific trip depends on the aircraft, routing, repositioning and fees, so we quote each trip individually. Tell us your route and an advisor replies with clear options.
Midsize vs super midsize — what is the difference?
A super midsize gives you more range and a taller, longer cabin at a higher running cost. A midsize is the better value on shorter European legs; the super midsize earns its premium on longer flights and fuller cabins. See super midsize jets for the step up.
Which midsize jet is best?
There is no single best — it depends on the trip. The Citation XLS+ is the all-round benchmark, the Latitude offers the most cabin space, and the Praetor 500 flies the longest legs. We recommend the right tail once we know your route and party.