Private Aviation · Light Jets
Light jets are built for efficient regional private travel, especially when the priority is reaching the right airport with the right aircraft rather than carrying more cabin than the mission requires.
At a glance
Typically 4–7, depending on model and cabin layout.
Regional sectors of roughly one to three hours.
Soft bags and a few suitcases; capacity varies widely by model.
Seated cabin; most light jets have no stand-up headroom.
The answer
A light jet is a smaller business jet designed for regional sectors. It makes sense when the party is small, the luggage is moderate and the flight is around one to three hours. Every flight is operated by a licensed operator; LUND GROUP does not own aircraft.
Same-day meetings between European cities.
Weekend and holiday sectors with moderate luggage.
Airports closer to the destination, where the aircraft and runway suit.
Know the limits
Consider midsize or larger.
Golf bags, skis or many hard suitcases may not fit.
Beyond about three hours, cabin comfort and range favour larger aircraft.
If you need to stand or move around, choose a larger cabin.
Lavatory privacy varies by model; some are curtained or belted seats.
Practicalities
Manufacturer maximums include crew and high-density layouts; charter cabins usually seat fewer, more comfortably.
Published range is a maximum. Passengers, baggage, weather, winds, temperature and reserves all reduce it.
Capacity varies by model; heavy or bulky items are confirmed with the operator before departure.
Most light jets have a seated cabin. Comfortable for short flights, less so for long ones.
Ranges from a fully enclosed lavatory on some models to a basic facility on others. Confirmed per aircraft.
Connectivity depends on the individual aircraft and its installation, not the model.
Light jets can suit some shorter runways and smaller airports, subject to aircraft performance, conditions and approvals.
Compare
Light: Smaller cabin, lower cost, shorter sectors.
Midsize: More cabin, baggage and range; often stand-up or near stand-up.
Light: Efficient for regional hops.
Super midsize: Stand-up cabin, transcontinental range and much more comfort on longer flights.
Light: Faster and higher; better for longer regional legs.
Turboprop: Can suit very short or unpaved strips; slower.
Midsize jets · Super midsize jets · Heavy jets · Long-range jets · VIP airliner page: coming soon
Aircraft
Current family
A benchmark light jet with a large cabin for its class. The 300EV is the latest evolution; charter fleets mostly fly the 300 and 300E.
Model pageCurrent (Gen2) / earlier (CJ3+)
A popular charter type in Europe; the Gen2 adds updated avionics and cabin.
Model pageCurrent
The largest Citation light jet, with more range and payload.
Model pageCurrent
An entry-level light jet suited to short regional sectors.
Current
A very light jet with over-the-wing engines and a fully enclosed lavatory.
Legacy (out of production)
Still flown in charter fleets; Bombardier ended Learjet production. Specifications confirmed per aircraft.
Pilatus calls the PC-24 a "Super Versatile Jet". It sits near the boundary between light and larger aircraft, with a larger cabin and strong short-field versatility, so we do not list it as a light jet. Ask us if it suits your mission.
Side by side
| Aircraft | Range | Passengers / occupants | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300E / 300EV | 2,010 nm source | 6 standard / up to 10 source | Confirmed per aircraft |
| Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 / CJ3+ | 2,040 nm source | 10 source | Confirmed per aircraft |
| Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 | 2,165 nm source | 11 source | Confirmed per aircraft |
| Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 | 1,550 nm source | 8 source | Confirmed per aircraft |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1,547 nm source | Confirmed per aircraft | 62 cu ft source |
| Learjet 75 | Confirmed per aircraft | Confirmed per aircraft | Confirmed per aircraft |
Published maximums. Actual range depends on passengers, payload, weather, winds, reserves and conditions. Occupant counts include crew.
Best light jet?
Missions
A classic finance and ski sector; luggage drives the choice in winter.
Destination pageLight jets are often considered where La Môle's runway and approvals suit the aircraft.
Destination pageSmaller Mediterranean islands can favour smaller aircraft, subject to runway and approvals.
Destination pageHeat and altitude reduce performance and payload; the operator calculates this for the date and load.
Travel styles
Out and back in one day, with the aircraft waiting.
Short sectors with soft bags and flexible timing.
Skis and winter luggage can quickly exceed a light jet's hold; we check volume first.
Depends on operator policy and entry rules; confirmed before booking.
Pricing
Ownership
Aircraft finder
Passengers: 4
Luggage
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Suggested category
Light jet
A small party on a regional sector usually suits a light jet, subject to the aircraft and route.
Light jet request
Tell us the route, the dates and the party. We come back with suitable aircraft and a quotation for your itinerary.
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