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Midsize jet: charter a mid-size private jet
What is a midsize jet?
A midsize jet is a category of private jet positioned above light jets and below super-midsize jets. There is no single regulatory definition, but these aircraft share the same profile: a cabin for 6 to 9 passengers, a range of about 2,000 to 3,000 nautical miles and a cruise speed of around 800 to 860 km/h.
Their strength lies in balance. The cabin height, 1.50 m to 1.75 m depending on the model, allows real comfort on board, sometimes standing up on the tallest versions, while the hold remains large enough for a group's luggage. Able to use relatively short runways, they reach a wide network of airports, which makes the category versatile, for business travel as much as for leisure.
Midsize, light or super-midsize: the differences
Choosing the right category means weighing the number of passengers, the distance and the comfort you want. The table below places the midsize between the light jet and the super-midsize.
| Criterion | Light jet | Midsize jet | Super-midsize |
| Passengers | 4 to 7 | 6 to 9 | 8 to 12 |
| Range | about 2,200 to 3,700 km | about 3,700 to 5,500 km | about 5,500 to 8,300 km |
| Flight time | about 2 to 3 h | about 3 to 5 h | about 5 to 7 h |
| Cabin height | about 1.45 to 1.50 m | about 1.50 to 1.75 m | about 1.70 to 1.90 m |
| Typical mission | short-haul European | European and mid-haul | transcontinental |
To go further, see our dedicated pages on the light jet and the midsize versus super-midsize comparison.
Midsize jets to charter
The benchmark of the category remains the Citation XLS family, whose current version, the Citation XLS Gen2, is still in production. It seats up to 9 passengers in a 1.73 m cabin, for a range of about 3,900 km. The Hawker 900XP, at the upper edge of the midsize segment, stands out with its 1.75 m stand-up cabin and a range of about 5,400 km. Other aircraft complete the category, such as the Learjet 75, fast but with a lower cabin, or the Citation Excel, the predecessor of the XLS.
| Model | Passengers | Range | Cabin height | Status |
| Citation XLS Gen2 | up to 9 | about 3,900 km | 1.73 m | in production |
| Hawker 900XP | up to 8 | about 5,400 km | 1.75 m | out of production |
| Learjet 75 | 6 to 9 | about 3,780 km | about 1.55 m | out of production |
| Citation Excel | 6 to 8 | about 3,900 km | 1.73 m | out of production |
You can see the pages for the Citation XLS and the Hawker 900, and browse all our aircraft in the aircraft fleet.
Which routes with a midsize jet?
With a range of 3 to 5 hours, the midsize jet covers most European trips and part of the Mediterranean rim. It links, for example, London to Rome, Berlin to Ibiza, Paris to Marrakech, Paris to Istanbul or Geneva to Cairo, nonstop and in great comfort.
The right call depends on the number of passengers, the volume of luggage and the distance. On a longer link or for a larger group, a super-midsize is preferable; for a short trip with a few people, a light jet is enough. Our reference on aircraft categories and range sets out this logic.
How much does a midsize jet cost?
As a guide, the price of a midsize jet sits around 4,000 to 6,000 euros per flight hour, excluding taxes and options. This figure varies with the aircraft, availability, season and direction of travel. To understand how a quote is built, see our page on the cost of renting a private jet. On busy links, empty leg flights sometimes give access to a midsize jet at a reduced fare.
Chartering a midsize jet with IBC Aviation
As an independent broker, IBC Aviation compares the aircraft available on the market and selects the midsize jet best suited to your itinerary, your group and your budget, then arranges the entire flight. You can discover our approach on our private jet charter page.
Private jet charter with IBC Aviation:
Our teams advise you on the aircraft best suited to your itinerary and your needs, and produce a tailored, all-inclusive quote, usually in under an hour. Available 24/7:
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Frequently asked questions
What is a midsize jet?
A midsize jet is an intermediate category of private jet, between light and super-midsize. It seats 6 to 9 passengers, offers a range of about 2,000 to 3,000 nautical miles (3,700 to 5,500 km) and a cabin 1.50 m to 1.75 m high.
How many passengers fit in a midsize jet?
A midsize jet usually seats 6 to 9 passengers, most often 7 to 8 in a comfortable layout, with a hold suited to a group's luggage.
What is the range of a midsize jet?
The range sits roughly between 2,000 and 3,000 nautical miles, about 3,700 to 5,500 km, for flights of 3 to 5 hours depending on the aircraft, the number of passengers and the winds.
How much does it cost to charter a midsize jet?
As a guide, allow about 4,000 to 6,000 euros per flight hour, excluding taxes and options. The real cost depends on the aircraft, the route, the season and any empty legs.
Which midsize jets can you charter?
Among the most requested midsize jets are the Citation XLS and its current XLS Gen2 version, the Hawker 900XP, the Learjet 75 and the Citation Excel. The Citation XLS Gen2 is the only one still in production.
Midsize or super-midsize: what is the difference?
The super-midsize offers a taller, stand-up cabin, greater range and more passengers. The midsize remains the best compromise for European and mid-haul links.
