How much does a private jet cost?

A private flight is priced by the hour, depending first on aircraft category. Per published broker ranges, expect €1,750–2,000/h for a turboprop, €2,400–3,050/h for a light jet, €3,450–4,100/h for a midsize, €6,250/h and up for a heavy jet, and up to €12,150/h and beyond for a transatlantic long-range jet — all-in (fuel, crew, fees, taxes).

For a concrete route: Paris–Nice on a light jet is estimated at €3,000–3,500; Paris–Marrakech on a midsize at €10,000–12,000 (engine estimates).

Key point: a charter price is per flight, for the whole aircraft, not per person. Whether you travel alone or with eight, the rate is the same. That makes private flying especially attractive in a group, since the cost divides among all passengers — and it sets charter apart from by-the-seat shuttles.

Four variables explain why the same trip is not always the same price: the aircraft's empty repositioning distance, ground time, the season (peaks like the Cannes Festival or ski season push rates up), and booking lead time. Planning ahead and staying flexible on dates unlocks the best rates.

Three levers, without cutting safety. Right-sizing: an aircraft that fits the distance avoids wasting fuel and hours. Date flexibility, which opens off-peak slots. And above all empty legs — empty flights offered up to seventy-five percent cheaper. See also our detailed prices by category.

Beyond the hourly rate, a few items can be added depending on the trip: crew overnights if the aircraft stays at the destination, parking fees beyond a few hours, and certain local taxes specific to high-demand airports. A serious quote states these up front rather than billing them afterward. Onboard catering, from a simple tray to full catering, and ground transfers are optional and priced separately.

For occasional use, on-demand charter stays the most flexible: you pay exactly for the flights flown, with no capital tied up. A jet card locks an hourly rate on prepaid hours, worthwhile beyond about twenty-five hours a year. Fractional and full ownership only become rational at high volume — beyond two to three hundred annual hours, fixed costs included.

Engine estimates (published rates, great-circle distance, manufacturer cruise), one-way: Paris–Nice on a light jet, €3,000–3,500; Paris–Geneva on a light jet, €2,000–2,500; Paris–London on a light jet, €2,000–2,500; Paris–Marrakech on a midsize, €10,000–12,000; Paris–New York on a long-range jet, €59,000–82,500. These are for the whole aircraft, one-way, and vary with season, repositioning and availability. A firm quote is the only reliable figure for your exact date.

On intra-European flights, VAT generally applies and must appear in the all-in quote: a rate that omits it is not comparable. Flights outside the EU follow distinct rules by segment. For business use, billing in the company's name and possible tax recovery are discussed with your advisor and accountant. The principle to keep: insist on a firm, tax-included price, and avoid pre-tax ads that look cheaper on paper.