Private jet luxury at a fraction of the cost.
Empty leg flights are one-way repositioning flights that occur when a private jet needs to fly without passengers — typically returning to base after dropping off clients, or positioning for its next booking. These flights are offered at discounts of up to 75%, giving you the full private jet experience at dramatically reduced prices.
When a client books a one-way private jet charter, the aircraft must still fly back to its base or reposition for its next booking. This return flight — the "empty leg" — would otherwise fly with an empty cabin. Rather than waste the flight, operators offer these legs at heavily discounted rates.
For example, if a client charters a Citation XLS from London to Nice one-way, the aircraft needs to return to London empty. That London-bound leg is offered as an empty leg deal — same aircraft, same crew, same luxury experience, but at 50-75% less than a standard charter.
Empty leg availability changes constantly as new charters are booked and aircraft schedules shift. Here's how to take advantage:
An empty leg flight is identical to a standard private jet charter in every way except the price. You get:
The only limitation is that empty legs are fixed-route, fixed-date flights. You're matching your plans to the aircraft's schedule rather than the other way around.
The most common empty leg routes from the UK include:
Savings typically range from 25% to 75% compared to standard charter rates. A light jet empty leg from London to Nice, normally £8,000-£12,000, might be available for £3,000-£5,000. The exact discount depends on the operator, route, and how urgently the aircraft needs to be repositioned.
Yes, this is the main caveat with empty legs. If the original charter booking that created the empty leg is cancelled or changed, the empty leg may also be cancelled. We always communicate this risk upfront and recommend having a backup plan for critical travel.
Yes. While European routes are the most common, empty legs are available worldwide. We regularly see deals on transatlantic routes, Middle East, and other long-haul sectors. The longer the route, the bigger the potential saving.
While we can't create empty legs on demand, you can register your preferred routes and dates with us. When a matching empty leg becomes available, we'll contact you immediately. The more flexible you are on dates and airports, the more likely we are to find a match.
Absolutely. The aircraft, crew, private terminal experience, catering, and service are identical to a full-price charter. The only difference is the price — and the fact that the route and date are fixed.