Private jet charter · Midsize jet
Charter a Cessna Citation XLS: Up to 8 Passengers, About 1,540 nm Nonstop
Need to fly up to eight people 500 to 1,400 nm, standing up in the cabin and landing close to where you are going? The Cessna Citation XLS is one of the most popular midsize charter jets for exactly that: Istanbul to Rome, London to Madrid or Dubai to Riyadh, nonstop.
Its cabin comes from the Citation X, slightly shortened: 1.70 m high and 1.65 m wide, with leather executive seats, a refreshment centre and an aft lavatory. The Excel and XLS family has passed 1,000 deliveries, so aircraft and crews are easy to find.
ICCJET finds the aircraft and the operator, checks the route and organises the trip.
Free route check. Send your route, date and number of passengers. ICCJET tells you whether the Citation XLS flies it nonstop, which jets fit better if it does not, and what the trip involves. No obligation.
Online form or email to info@icc-jet.com: the email opens with a ready request template.
Quick check
Is the Citation XLS right for your trip?
Choose the Citation XLS when
- You are 1 to 8 passengers (9 in high-density layouts).
- The trip is up to about 1,310 nm nonstop, for example Istanbul to Rome or Vienna, London to Madrid or Rome.
- You want a near stand-up cabin at a midsize price.
- The airport has a short runway: the XLS needs about 1,190 m.
Choose a larger jet when
- You are more than 8.
- The trip is over about 1,400 nm nonstop: look at the Citation Sovereign or Challenger 300.
- You want a wider cabin for a long flight: the Challenger 300 is 2.18 m wide.
- You carry a lot of luggage: the Legacy 600 has 8.1 m³.
Range maps
Where a Citation XLS flies nonstop
Tap a departure city to open its map.
From Istanbul
From Almaty
From Dubai
From London
From Nice
Blue ring: about 1,540 nm, typical published range. Cities beyond the ring need a fuel stop or a larger jet. Great-circle distances in still air; winds, payload and reserves change each flight.
Flying from another city? Send your route, date and passengers for a free route check. You can also measure any route in the ICCJET Route Planner.
Online form or email to info@icc-jet.com: the email opens with a ready request template.
Routes
Popular routes
| Route | Airports | Distance | Flight time | Nonstop? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul to Doha | IST to DOH | 1,488 nm | about 3.4 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| Istanbul to Jeddah | IST to JED | 1,289 nm | about 3.0 h | Nonstop |
| Istanbul to Dublin | IST to DUB | 1,579 nm | about 3.6 h | Fuel stop, or a larger jet |
| Dubai to Antalya | DXB to AYT | 1,438 nm | about 3.3 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| Dubai to Tbilisi | DXB to TBS | 1,113 nm | about 2.6 h | Nonstop |
| Dubai to Muscat | DXB to MCT | 188 nm | about 0.4 h | Nonstop |
| London to Bodrum | FAB to BJV | 1,470 nm | about 3.4 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| London to Ibiza | FAB to IBZ | 750 nm | about 1.7 h | Nonstop |
| London to Antalya | FAB to AYT | 1,594 nm | about 3.7 h | Fuel stop, or a larger jet |
| Nice to Tel Aviv | NCE to TLV | 1,477 nm | about 3.4 h | Nonstop, lighter load |
| Nice to Dublin | NCE to DUB | 792 nm | about 1.8 h | Nonstop |
| Nice to Zurich | NCE to ZRH | 235 nm | about 0.5 h | Nonstop |
Great-circle distances; still-air times at 433 kn. A planning guide only: winds, payload, runway, weather and the operator decide each flight.
Payload
Passengers, bags and range: the honest numbers
Every private jet trades passengers for fuel. Here is how it works on the Citation XLS, in plain numbers.
The Citation XLS carries a maximum payload of about 1,043 kg: passengers and bags together. With full tanks, about 390 kg of payload remains, roughly 3 passengers with bags at 100 kg each. With 6 to 8 passengers, fuel is limited, so the operator plans longer legs around the real passenger and baggage weights.
Comfort
Cabin and baggage
The cabin is 5.66 m long, 1.65 m wide and 1.70 m high, close to stand-up height for most passengers. The usual layout is a four-seat club with two to four more seats.
Bags go in 2.5 m³ of baggage space, mostly in the external compartment. Soft bags pack better than hard cases; tell ICCJET about skis, golf bags or large boxes when you book.
Compare
Compare with other jets for charter
| Jet | Passengers | Typical range | Cabin height | Baggage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft Premier 1A | up to 6 | about 1,070 nm | 1.65 m | 2.2 m³ |
| Cessna Citation CJ2 | up to 6 | about 1,075 nm | 1.45 m | 2.1 m³ |
| Cessna Citation XLS | up to 8 | about 1,540 nm | 1.70 m | 2.5 m³ |
| Bombardier Challenger 850 | up to 16 | about 2,450 nm | 1.85 m | 8.6 m³ |
| Hawker 850XP | up to 8 | about 2,500 nm | 1.75 m | 1.4 m³ |
| Cessna Citation Sovereign | up to 9 | about 2,620 nm | 1.73 m | 3.8 m³ |
| Gulfstream G150 | up to 7 | about 2,760 nm | 1.75 m | 2.3 m³ |
| Embraer Legacy 600 | up to 13 | about 3,050 nm | 1.83 m | 8.1 m³ |
| Bombardier Challenger 300 | up to 9 | about 3,065 nm | 1.85 m | 3.0 m³ |
| Gulfstream G200 | up to 10 | about 3,130 nm | 1.91 m | 4.2 m³ |
| Gulfstream G450 | up to 14 | about 4,100 nm | 1.88 m | 4.8 m³ |
| Gulfstream G550 | up to 16 | about 6,580 nm | 1.88 m | 4.8 m³ |
Typical published figures for comparison. Each operator and each aircraft differ; ICCJET confirms the exact aircraft for your trip.
Process
How charter works with ICCJET
- Send the trip. Route, date, time window, passengers and bags.
- Get options. ICCJET checks available aircraft and operators and sends options, including alternatives if another jet fits better.
- Confirm. Choose the option, sign the charter agreement and pay.
- Fly. Meet the crew at the business aviation terminal. Your ICCJET contact follows the trip.
Free route check. Not sure the Citation XLS is the right jet? Send the trip anyway. If a larger or smaller jet fits better, ICCJET says so and quotes both.
Online form or email to info@icc-jet.com: the email opens with a ready request template.
FAQ
Citation XLS charter: questions
How many passengers can a Citation XLS carry?
Up to 8; 9 in high-density layouts.
How far can a Citation XLS fly nonstop?
About 1,540 nm in typical conditions. ICCJET checks each route with the operator.
How much does it cost to charter a Citation XLS?
The price depends on the route, dates, positioning of the aircraft and the operator. Send the trip and ICCJET sends a quote.
Can I stand up in the Citation XLS?
Almost: the cabin is 1.70 m high in the aisle. For full stand-up height, look at the Challenger 300 (1.85 m) or Gulfstream G200 (1.91 m).
Can I charter the Citation XLS one way?
Yes. One-way trips are possible; the price can include the return of the aircraft to its base unless a return flight is available.
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