Private jet Cessna Citation XLS+
European flights ≤ 5h, 6–8 passengers, short runways
From
7 000 €
Capacity
Up to 9 pax
Specifications
Performance
Max passengers
9
Max range
3 700 km
Cruise speed
826 km/h
Top speed
Mach 0.75
Minimum runway
935 m
Baggage volume
2.9 m³
Cabin & Comfort
Cabin dimensions
5.64 m
Length
1.68 m
Width
1.73 m
Height
Onboard amenities
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The Citation XLS+ is one of the world's most popular mid-range business jets. Its stand-up cabin, short-field performance and legendary reliability make it the favourite of European operators.
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is the most widely used private jet in Europe — and the main reason is simple: it offers the best balance of stand-up cabin, performance, short-field access and operating cost. Manufactured by Textron Aviation, it dominates booking-platform statistics with more than 88 regular routes on our network alone. Brokers, operators and repeat clients trust it for European business travel of 2 to 5 hours.
The XLS+ cabin is the midsize’s greatest strength: a stand-up cabin (1.73 m height) for the majority of passengers, 5.64 m in length, 9 fully reclining leather seats. Reconfiguration into meeting mode (4 face-to-face seats) or rest mode (flat seats) is quick. Wi-Fi is standard on recent aircraft. With 2.9 m³ of in-flight-accessible hold baggage, it meets every need of a multi-day business trip.
Its 3,700 km range covers all of Europe, North Africa and the near Middle East from France. With a cruise speed of 826 km/h and a minimum runway of just 935 m, it accesses regional airfields closed to heavier jets — Courchevel, Cannes-Mandelieu, Lugano — while also connecting London to Istanbul or Paris to Dubai with one stop. Empty legs on the XLS+ are the most frequent on the European market, with regular discounts of 30 to 50%.
Practical information
- Category: Midsize Jet — the most-booked aircraft in Europe
- Range: 3,700 km (all of Europe, North Africa, Middle East)
- Cabin: Stand-up (1.73 m) — 9 passengers, 5.64 m in length
- Minimum runway: 935 m — accesses small Alpine airfields
- Indicative price: €7,000 to €12,000 for a one-way European flight
- Empty legs: the most frequent on the European market (−30 to −50%)
Operators offering the Cessna Citation XLS+
| Operator | Availability | Reviews | Starting price |
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| PrivateFly (FXAIR) | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
From 4 800 €
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| PrivateJetFinder | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet marketplace) | star 4.3/5 |
From 5 200 €
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| AeroAffaires | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet broker) | star 4.9/5 |
From 5 500 €
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| LunaJets | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Private jet marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
From 5 800 €
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| VistaJet | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet program) | star 4.7/5 |
From 7 500 €
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| NetJets | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Private jet program) | star 4.8/5 |
From 9 200 €
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4 800 €
PrivateFly (FXAIR)
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet marketplace Book arrow_forward -
5 200 €
PrivateJetFinder
star 4.3/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet marketplace Book arrow_forward -
5 500 €
AeroAffaires
star 4.9/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet broker Book arrow_forward -
5 800 €
LunaJets
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_3_bar High · Private jet marketplace Book arrow_forward -
7 500 €
VistaJet
star 4.7/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet program Book arrow_forward -
9 200 €
NetJets
star 4.8/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Private jet program Book arrow_forward
Routes available with the Cessna Citation XLS+ (45 routes)
Barcelona – Paris
Berlin – Paris
Bordeaux – Paris
Cannes – Paris
Dubai – Mumbai
Geneva – Ibiza
Geneva – Marrakech
Hong Kong – Seoul
Hong Kong – Tokyo
Ibiza – Paris
London – Ibiza
London – Marrakech
And 33 other routes available on request.
Cities served by the Cessna Citation XLS+ (36 cities)
Athens
ATH
Bali
DPS
Bangkok
BKK
Barcelona
BCN
Berlin
BER
Bordeaux
BOD
Cannes
CEQ
Dubai
DXB
Dubrovnik
DBV
Geneva
GVA
Hong Kong
HKG
Ibiza
IBZ
Istanbul
IST
London
LON
Lyon
LYS
Madrid
MAD
And 20 other destinations available.
Frequently asked questions about the Cessna Citation XLS+
For a one-way European flight (Paris–Madrid, Geneva–London), expect between €7,000 and €11,000. More distant destinations such as Paris–Istanbul or London–Casablanca reach €12,000 to €16,000. The XLS+ is the most available aircraft on the market, which drives prices down and generates numerous empty-leg flights at 30–50% discount. PrivateFly, LunaJets and AeroAffaires offer competitive instant pricing.
Yes — this is one of the XLS+'s main advantages in the midsize category. With a cabin height of 1.73 m, the vast majority of passengers can stand upright and move freely. This is a significant comfort on 2- to 5-hour flights, allowing you to stand up, use the lavatory and retrieve items from the hold without stooping. This feature distinguishes the XLS+ from light jets (low cabin) and positions it as the first choice for groups seeking comfort at a reasonable price.
The Cessna Citation XLS+ can accommodate up to 9 passengers in its maximum configuration. The standard configuration is 7 to 8 passengers with face-to-face seating. For 9 people, the configuration is tighter but achievable for short flights. The ideal configuration is 6 to 7 passengers for optimum comfort on 3- to 5-hour flights. Seats are fully reclining and can be reconfigured into a meeting table or rest position.
The Citation XLS+ has a maximum range of 3,700 km. In practice with 7 passengers and baggage, the effective range is around 2,900 km. It can connect Paris to Tehran with a single stop, or cover all of Europe and the Mediterranean basin non-stop. Destinations reachable non-stop from Paris include: Nice (690 km), London (340 km), Madrid (1,270 km), Rome (1,110 km), Istanbul (2,200 km), Casablanca (1,900 km) and Cairo (3,200 km).
Yes — with a minimum runway of 935 m, the XLS+ is one of the most nimble midsize jets on short runways. It serves Courchevel (1,320 m), Cannes-Mandelieu (1,760 m), Lugano (1,605 m), Sion (1,900 m), Chambéry (2,100 m) and Méribel (1,100 m). This is a major advantage for Alpine ski destinations: an XLS+ can drop passengers at Courchevel while a Challenger 350 must land at Lyon or Geneva and transfer by road. This versatility is unique in the midsize category.
The Challenger 350 is a super-midsize — larger, more comfortable and with greater range than the XLS+, but also more expensive. In the cabin, the Challenger 350 is wider (2.18 m vs 1.68 m) and taller (1.83 m vs 1.73 m). It carries 10 passengers versus 9 for the XLS+, with more space per person. On the other hand, the Challenger 350 requires a runway of 1,490 m versus 935 m for the XLS+, which excludes small Alpine airports. On price, the Challenger 350 costs around 40–50% more. For groups of 4 to 6 on European routes, the XLS+ is often the best compromise.
