One request, one aircraft proposed, one all-in price — no commitment.
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ARGUS Gold operators
Every flight is operated by an ARGUS Gold or Wyvern Wingman certified carrier.
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Seven aircraft categories
From the Pilatus PC-12 to the Global 7500, the right aircraft for every distance.
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Empty legs from −75%
Repositioning flights cut the price by three to four times.
What is private jet charter?
Chartering a private jet means booking an entire aircraft for a specific trip, at the time that suits you, without sharing the cabin. Unlike ownership or a jet card, charter ties up no capital: you pay for the flight and nothing else. It is the most flexible way into private aviation, and by far the most common.
The idea is simple. You give a departure point, a destination, a date and a passenger count; the platform finds available aircraft from certified operators and returns an all-in quote — fuel, crew, airport fees and taxes included. Nothing is added at take-off. The flight leaves from the nearest business airport, often minutes from the city centre, and you board roughly fifteen minutes before departure.
That flexibility carries a high hourly cost, but it buys what scheduled airlines do not sell: time. No check-in, no connection, no waiting — the aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
How much does a private jet flight cost?
The price of a private flight depends on four things: aircraft category, distance, ground time and season. Pricing is hourly, from around €3,500 per hour for a turboprop up to €13,800 and more for a transatlantic long-range jet. A Paris–Nice on a light jet runs roughly €8,000–10,000; a Paris–Marrakech on a heavy jet is near €22,000.
Three levers lower the bill. First, right-sizing: an oversized aircraft for the distance wastes fuel and hours. Second, date flexibility, which opens access to repositioning flights. Third, empty legs — those empty segments an operator wants to fill — which can cut the price three- or four-fold when the calendar allows.
Our private jet prices page details each category with real ranges, and our empty legs feed shows empty flights available within 72 hours.
Which aircraft for which trip?
Aircraft choice follows distance and passenger count, not prestige. For a short hop like Paris–Geneva or Nice–Saint-Tropez, a turboprop or light jet is more than enough and costs the least. For a European crossing with a small party, the midsize or super-midsize jet offers the best cabin-to-range balance.
As soon as you aim transatlantic — Paris–New York, Geneva–Dubai — you need a heavy or long-range jet able to fly 11 hours non-stop, with a stand-up cabin and a real berth. Beyond sixteen passengers, the VIP airliner, a converted commercial aircraft, takes over.
Our charter guide maps each category to typical routes, and our model pages detail the real performance of every aircraft, from the Pilatus PC-12 to the Global 7500.
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Questions fréquentes
Personal jet, private airplane, private aircraft — is it all the same as a private jet?
Yes. “Personal jet”, “private airplane”, “private aircraft” and “private plane” are everyday synonyms for the same thing: an aircraft chartered or owned for private use, rather than a scheduled commercial flight. In British English you will also see “private jet hire” used in place of “charter”, and a larger business aircraft is sometimes called a “corporate jet” or “executive jet”. Whatever the term, the service is identical — you book the whole aircraft, depart from a business-aviation terminal and fly on your schedule, with an all-inclusive quote in under sixty minutes.
How far in advance should you book a private jet?
A private jet flight can be arranged in four to six hours when aircraft and crew are available nearby. In practice, most clients book between twenty-four hours and a few days ahead, which leaves time to compare aircraft and secure the best rate. For peak periods — the World Cup, the Cannes Film Festival, the Courchevel ski season, the Monaco Grand Prix — booking one to two weeks ahead is prudent, as aircraft and airport slots grow scarce. Requesting a quote commits you to nothing and receives a reply within sixty minutes.
Is the quoted price really all-inclusive?
Yes. The charter quote includes fuel, crew, airport fees, handling and applicable taxes. The all-in rate is firm: it does not change between booking and take-off, unless you alter your itinerary or request an additional onboard service. The only possible extras are optional services — specific catering, a helicopter transfer, on-the-ground concierge — always itemised separately and confirmed by you before the flight. This transparency is what separates serious charter from listings that advertise a bare hourly rate and then add repositioning fees and VAT.
What is an empty leg and how do you benefit from one?
An empty leg is the segment an aircraft must fly without passengers to reach its next mission or return to base. Rather than fly at a loss, the operator offers it at a reduced price — often sixty to seventy-five percent below standard charter. The trade-off is flexibility: origin, destination and timing are set by the repositioning route. If your calendar matches an available empty leg, it is the most economical way to fly privately. Our empty-legs feed updates continuously and shows flights available within seventy-two hours, with email alerts.
Charter, jet card or ownership — what is the difference?
Charter means renting a whole aircraft for a one-off trip, with no commitment and no capital tied up: it is the most flexible option. A jet card has you buy a block of hours in advance at a fixed rate, useful if you fly regularly and want predictability and guaranteed availability. Ownership — full or fractional — means buying all or part of an aircraft; it only makes sense beyond several hundred flight hours a year, once maintenance, crew and depreciation are accounted for. For the vast majority of travellers, charter remains the most rational choice.
How many passengers can a private jet carry?
Capacity depends on the aircraft category. A very light or light jet carries four to six passengers on short links, a midsize or super-midsize seven to nine with more range, a heavy jet eight to fourteen in a stand-up cabin for long-haul, and a VIP airliner beyond sixteen passengers. The right aircraft is chosen by the real number of travellers, the distance and the comfort expected — not by prestige. State your group and route in the quote request: we propose the most suitable category and its all-in price.
What is the difference between a private jet and a commercial flight?
A private jet departs from a business airport often closer to the city centre, with no check-in and no queue: you board about fifteen minutes before take-off. You choose the time, the direct route and your travel companions, and you reach airfields commercial lines do not serve — Alpine altiports, small islands, regional business airports. The time saved is mostly on the ground. In return, the price is for the whole aircraft; it becomes competitive in a group, since the cost divides across all passengers.
