Aircraft class
Light jet charter
A light jet seats 6-7 passengers and flies up to 2,010 nautical miles at a long-range cruise of 385 knots. Figures are those published for the Embraer Phenom 300E. From Amsterdam that covers 14 of the 15 destinations in our route table non-stop.
Specifications
What a light jet actually gives you
The figures below are the published specifications of the Embraer Phenom 300E, one of the most frequently chartered aircraft in this class. Other airframes in the same class differ, but the practical envelope is close enough to plan with.
The cabin is comfortable but not tall enough to stand in. On sectors under two hours that is rarely an issue; beyond three hours most passengers notice it. Enclosed lavatory, no separate cabin door on most airframes.
- 6-7 passengers typically, up to 8 in some layouts — why the maximum is not the practical number.
- 2,010 nm range with standard reserves and typical payload.
- 385 kt long-range cruise, 464 kt at high-speed cruise.
- Luggage: 3-4 soft bags.
Honest fit
When this class is the right answer
Choose it for
Short European sectors of roughly one to three hours with a small party and hand luggage.
On a one-hour sector the aircraft spends most of its time climbing and descending, so cabin size matters less than getting airborne quickly from an airfield close to you.
Look elsewhere for
Groups above seven, ski or golf equipment for a full cabin, or non-stop sectors beyond about four hours.
From Amsterdam, Dubai (2,791 nm) sits beyond this class non-stop. A technical stop adds roughly 45 minutes on the ground plus the detour, which usually erases the saving over a larger aircraft.
In practice
Where a light jet reaches from Amsterdam
Indicative block times computed from published airport coordinates and the long-range cruise speed of the Embraer Phenom 300E. Method and full table on the flight-times page.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Mykonos (JMK) | 1,242 nm | 3h 50m |
| Málaga (AGP) | 1,017 nm | 3h 15m |
| Lisbon (LIS) | 997 nm | 3h 10m |
| Ibiza (IBZ) | 819 nm | 2h 40m |
| Dubrovnik (DBV) | 800 nm | 2h 40m |
| Olbia (Sardinia) (OLB) | 712 nm | 2h 25m |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a light jet?
Typically 6-7, and up to 8 in some configurations. Seat count is not the only limit: on shorter runways or longer sectors, fuel competes with payload, so a full cabin plus full luggage occasionally means one extra stop or a larger aircraft.
Can a light jet fly to Mykonos non-stop?
Yes — Mykonos is about 1,242 nm from Amsterdam, inside the 2,010 nm range of this class. Destinations such as Dubai sit beyond it and need a technical stop or a larger aircraft. Winds and payload move that line, so we check it per trip.
What luggage can I take?
Plan on 3-4 soft bags. The cabin does not allow standing, and hold space is the real constraint — bulky items such as skis or golf bags are the usual reason to move up a class.
Is a light jet the cheapest option for my trip?
Only if it fits the route without compromise. A smaller aircraft that needs a technical stop, or a larger one whose capability you never use, both cost more than the right choice. Our cost guide sets out published European rates per class.
Sources
- Aviation Week — Aircraft Overview: Embraer Phenom 300E — consulted 2026-09-01.
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Last updated by the Mondial Jets team.