About the Citation III
Cessna Citation III private jet charter with Charter-A: tell us the route, the date and how many are travelling, and we reply with one fully inclusive price.
Eight passengers travel in a quiet, uncluttered cabin with a good-sized hold and the range to cross the Mediterranean non-stop.
Typical missions
- A walk-about midsize cabin for eight
- Range for Europe and North Africa non-stop
- Quiet cruise on longer sectors
Citation III specifications
| Passengers | Up to 8 |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 440 kt (505 mph) |
| Range | 1,900 nm (3,500 km) |
| Cabin height | 5’7” (1.70 m) |
| Baggage | 51 cu ft |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft |
| Crew | Two type-rated pilots |
Type figures for the Citation III from the Charter-A fleet guides. Individual aircraft vary in seating and equipment; the quote for your flight gives the details of the Citation III offered.
How far does the Citation III fly?
Allowing a sensible margin on its 1,900 nautical mile maximum range, the Citation III typically flies non-stop from London to:
- Palma de Mallorca 730 nm · about 2 hr
- Ibiza 760 nm · about 2 hr 05 min
- Rome Ciampino 780 nm · about 2 hr 05 min
- Lisbon 850 nm · about 2 hr 15 min
- Málaga 910 nm · about 2 hr 25 min
- Faro 930 nm · about 2 hr 30 min
- Helsinki 990 nm · about 2 hr 35 min
- Reykjavík 1,020 nm · about 2 hr 40 min
- Malta 1,130 nm · about 2 hr 55 min
- Athens 1,300 nm · about 3 hr 20 min
- Istanbul Airport 1,330 nm · about 3 hr 25 min
- Mykonos 1,370 nm · about 3 hr 30 min
The Citation III’s non-stop range depends on the number of passengers, baggage and the winds on the day; longer trips simply add a short fuel stop. Flight times are approximate.
Where to fly the Citation III
Midsize jets fly the whole of Europe non-stop, which brings the eastern Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and Scandinavia within a single sector.
- French Riviera from London about 1 hr 35 min
- Rome from London about 2 hr 05 min
- Amalfi Coast from London about 2 hr 20 min
- Sardinia from London about 2 hr
- Sicily from London about 2 hr 35 min
- Balearic Islands from London about 2 hr
- Greek Islands from London about 3 hr 30 min
- Stockholm from London about 2 hr 05 min
- Istanbul from London about 3 hr 30 min
- Lapland from London about 3 hr 05 min
By country the Citation III flies well: Italy · Greece · Spain · Portugal · Sweden · Turkey. Flight times from London in the Citation III are approximate; range on the day depends on passengers, baggage and winds.
Other midsize jets
| Aircraft | Passengers | Cruise | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citation XLS+ | Up to 9 | 441 kt | 2,100 nm |
| Hawker 900XP | Up to 8 | 448 kt | 2,930 nm |
| Citation VI | Up to 8 | 464 kt | 1,875 nm |
| Citation III | Up to 8 | 440 kt | 1,900 nm |
| Hawker 800XP | Up to 8 | 440 kt | 2,500 nm |
| Learjet 60XR | Up to 6 | 445 kt | 2,405 nm |
| Citation VII | Up to 8 | 460 kt | 1,900 nm |
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Citation III charter: your questions answered
How many passengers does the Citation III carry?
Up to 8 passengers in the Citation III, flown by two type-rated pilots. Seat numbers vary a little from one Citation III to another; your quote states the layout of the aircraft offered.
How far can the Citation III fly?
The Citation III’s maximum range is 1,900 nautical miles (about 3,500 km). Non-stop range on a given day depends on passengers, baggage and winds.
How fast is the Citation III?
The Citation III cruises at around 440 knots, about 505 mph.
How do I charter a Citation III?
To charter a Citation III private jet, tell Charter-A your route, date and passenger numbers using the form on this page, or call +44 (0)20 7781 8094 at any hour. We check which Citation IIIs are available for your dates and reply with options and one fully inclusive price, with photographs of the actual aircraft offered.