Which private jet for 8 passengers?
For eight passengers, take a midsize jet (€3,576 to €4,246 an hour) or a super-midsize (€4,559 to €5,811 an hour): they carry eight passengers with a hold that fits the luggage. A light jet sometimes advertises eight seats, but eight people with suitcases run out of room, and beyond three hours the cabin gets cramped.
The real criterion: luggage
Seat count rarely limits a group of eight; the hold does. Golf bags, skis or one suitcase each for a week often require the next category up. Give the luggage volume with the quote request: that figure decides the aircraft.
The cost per person
You charter the aircraft, not the seats: with eight on board, the price of a midsize is divided by eight, and flying six or eight costs the same.
The numbers, route by route
| Route | Category | Passengers | Flight | Estimate (one-way) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris → Nice690 km | Light jet | up to 7 | 1h 12 | €3,000–4,000* |
| Paris → Geneva410 km | Light jet | up to 7 | 48 min | €2,000–2,500* |
| Paris → London370 km | Light jet | up to 7 | 48 min | €2,000–2,500* |
| London → Nice1,030 km | Midsize jet | up to 9 | 1h 36 | €6,000–7,000* |
Computed estimates: great-circle distance × 1.05, time at manufacturer cruise + 0.3 h taxi, published broker hourly rates (Paramount Business Jets), converted at the ECB rate. The firm price depends on aircraft positioning, fees and date.
* Flight under two hours: most operators bill a two-hour minimum per day of use, so the real price is above the computed estimate.