Charter a Cessna Citation Ultra

The Cessna Citation Ultra is a light business jet that combines three specific advantages in a single platform: the longest cabin among light private jets at 5.27 m, the fastest straight wing Cessna has produced for the Citation family at 796 km/h cruise speed, and a 1,000 m takeoff distance at maximum takeoff weight - shorter than most competing light jets. These three characteristics were the result of Cessna's stated design goal of producing simple, economical business jets that beat the category in cabin size, speed and short-field performance simultaneously.

The 5.27 m cabin seats 8 passengers with double seats, tables, a restroom and a roomy luggage compartment. Seamless wall panels, indirect lighting and mirrors are specifically used to make the interior feel more spacious than its dimensions suggest. The optional flat-screen entertainment system with audio jacks upgrades the passenger experience for leisure and longer working sectors. The Citation Ultra is an advance over its Citation SII predecessors, adding a restroom as a standard feature for the first time in this cabin class. Charter prices start from approximately £2,200 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Citation Ultra?

• 5.27 m cabin - the longest among light private jets. At 5.27 m the Citation Ultra cabin is longer than any other aircraft in the light jet category. For 7 to 8 passengers on short to medium European sectors, this length provides more space per passenger than any competing light jet at comparable charter rates. The combination of double seats, tables and the restroom makes the 5.27 m interior effectively more functional than its dimensions suggest;
• The fastest straight wing in Citation history - 796 km/h. The Citation Ultra uses the fastest straight-wing design Cessna has produced for the Citation family. The straight wing maintains the Citation tradition of simplicity and short-field performance while delivering 796 km/h cruise - above the Citation Encore (795 km/h) and Citation Bravo (745 km/h) and competitive with jets from larger families;
• 1,000 m takeoff distance at maximum takeoff weight. The Citation Ultra can take off in just 1,000 m at maximum takeoff weight. This performance is the direct result of the straight-wing design and is shorter than most competing light jets at comparable weight. For missions to regional UK and European airfields with restricted runway lengths, the Citation Ultra accesses strips that longer-runway jets cannot use;
• Seamless panels, mirrors and indirect lighting for a more spacious feel. Cessna specifically engineered the Citation Ultra interior to appear larger than its 5.27 m length and 1.47 m width suggest. Seamless wall panels eliminate the visual interruption of conventional panel joints; mirrors extend sightlines; indirect lighting reduces the shadow effects that make compact cabins feel smaller. The result is a light jet interior that passengers consistently describe as more spacious than expected;
• Restroom as standard - an advance over Citation SII. The Citation Ultra added a dedicated restroom to the cabin specification, distinguishing it from its Citation SII predecessors. For 7 to 8 passengers on sectors of 1.5 to 3 hours, the restroom is a practical necessity rather than a luxury detail;
• 600 lb luggage capacity for 8 passengers. The luggage compartment and closet provide approximately 600 lb (272 kg) of combined baggage capacity. For a full complement of 8 passengers, this allows approximately 34 kg per person - adequate for a European business trip with checked-bag equivalent luggage for each passenger.

Charter cost - Citation Ultra prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £2,200 to £2,600 - in the light jet category, above the Citation Bravo but below the Citation CJ3 and Phenom 300. For groups of 6 to 8 passengers on European missions, the Citation Ultra's longest-in-class cabin provides more interior space per pound of charter cost than any competing light jet.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to Edinburgh - from £3,400 (7 passengers, approximately 1 hour 10 minutes);
• London to Paris - from £4,000 (7 passengers, approximately 50 minutes);
• London to Amsterdam - from £4,400 (7 passengers, approximately 55 minutes);
• London to Geneva - from £5,400 (7 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes);
• London to Madrid - from £7,600 (7 passengers, approximately 2 hours 10 minutes);
• Manchester to Nice - from £6,400 (7 passengers, approximately 1 hour 50 minutes);
• London to Rome - from £8,200 (7 passengers, approximately 2 hours 20 minutes).

Empty Leg flights appear regularly on UK and European routes. See our Empty Legs page for current availability.

Ideal routes for the Citation Ultra

It is best matched to UK and European missions where the longest light jet cabin, 796 km/h speed and 1,000 m short-field capability combine into a package that no other light jet in this price category can replicate:

• UK domestic with 7 to 8 passengers (45 to 90 minutes). London to Edinburgh, London to Belfast, Manchester to Aberdeen - for groups of 7 or 8 the Citation Ultra provides more cabin space than any other light jet on these sectors. The 1,000 m takeoff performance gives access to shorter regional UK airfields that competing light jets with longer runway requirements cannot use;
• UK to Western Europe (1 to 2 hours) for groups of 6 to 8. Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Zurich and Dublin - for 6 to 8 passengers the Citation Ultra's 5.27 m cabin provides the most interior space available in the light jet category at competitive rates. The 796 km/h cruise covers these sectors quickly and the restroom makes even a 2-hour sector comfortable for a full group;
• UK to Southern Europe (2 to 3 hours). Geneva, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome and Lisbon are within the 3,630 km range. At 796 km/h and with the Citation Ultra's range, Southern European destinations are accessible non-stop from UK airports in under 3 hours;
• Short-runway regional airfield access. The 1,000 m takeoff distance is the most operationally useful specification for missions to regional destinations with restricted runways. For corporate and leisure groups needing to reach a specific regional airfield where runway length is a constraint, the Citation Ultra is frequently the only light jet capable of the departure;
• Groups of 7 to 8 at light jet rates. For a full complement of 7 to 8 passengers where a midsize jet rate is over-budget, the Citation Ultra delivers more cabin space than any competing light jet. Per seat, the economics are exceptional at 7 to 8 passengers.

Cabin and in-flight experience

This aircraft cabin measures 5.27 m long, 1.47 m wide and 1.43 m high - the longest in the light jet category. Double seats, tables, a restroom and a roomy luggage compartment and closet complete the standard specification. The interior design applies seamless wall panels, indirect lighting and mirrors specifically to make the 5.27 m cabin feel more spacious than the 1.47 m width might suggest in a compact light jet.

The flat-screen entertainment system with audio jacks is an optional feature for leisure and mixed-use sectors. The 796 km/h cruise speed - the result of the fastest straight wing in Citation history - keeps sectors short. The 1,000 m takeoff capability means the Citation Ultra departs quickly even from restricted airfields. Luggage capacity of approximately 600 lb (272 kg) handles a full 8-passenger complement with adequate per-person allowance.

• Cabin length. 5.27 m - longest in the light jet category;
• Interior design. Seamless panels, indirect lighting, mirrors - engineered for spacious feel;
• Restroom. Standard (advance over Citation SII predecessors);
• Seating. Double seats and tables for 7-8 passengers;
• Baggage. ~600 lb (272 kg) combined hold and closet;
• Entertainment. Optional flat-screen with audio jacks;
• Takeoff. 1,000 m at maximum takeoff weight;
• Altitude. 13,716 m (45,000 ft) maximum certified.

Technical specifications

Citation Ultra vs similar aircraft

• Citation Ultra vs Citation Encore. The Encore has a slightly shorter cabin (5.28 m - essentially the same), similar cruise speed (795 km/h vs 796 km/h) and similar range (3,262 km vs 3,630 km - Ultra has more). Charter rates are broadly comparable. The Citation Ultra has slightly more range and the 1,000 m takeoff capability; the Encore has PW535A engines that some operators prefer for fuel efficiency on specific missions. For most UK and European missions they are functionally similar aircraft at similar rates;
• Citation Ultra vs Citation Bravo. The Bravo has a shorter cabin (4.78 m vs 5.27 m), lower cruise speed (745 km/h vs 796 km/h) and less range (3,232 km vs 3,630 km). Charter rates for the Bravo run approximately 10 to 15% lower. For groups of 7 to 8 who want the longest light jet cabin at a modest premium over the Bravo, the Citation Ultra is the appropriate choice. For groups of up to 6 where the shorter cabin is acceptable, the Bravo's lower rate is attractive;
• Citation Ultra vs Phenom 300. The Phenom 300 has more cabin length (5.74 m vs 5.27 m), higher cruise speed (834 km/h vs 796 km/h) and similar range. Charter rates for the Phenom 300 run approximately 15 to 20% higher. For groups of 7 to 8 where the Phenom 300's extra speed and cabin length justify the premium, it is the stronger choice. For those where the Citation Ultra's 5.27 m, 796 km/h and 1,000 m takeoff are sufficient, the lower rate and superior short-field performance are the deciding factors.

Frequently asked questions - Citation Ultra charter

How much does it cost to charter a Cessna Citation Ultra?
Charter rates run from approximately £2,200 to £2,600 per flight hour. London to Geneva costs from £5,400 for 7 passengers. London to Edinburgh costs from £3,400. London to Rome costs from £8,200. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

Does the Citation Ultra have the longest cabin among light jets?
Yes - at 5.27 m it has the longest in the light jet category. This is the primary differentiator versus competing light jets in the same price range, providing more space per passenger for groups of 7 or 8 than any alternative at this charter rate.

How short is the Citation Ultra takeoff distance?
It takes off in 1,000 m at maximum takeoff weight. This short-field performance is the result of the straight-wing design and is shorter than most competing light jets. It gives access to regional UK and European airfields with restricted runway lengths that longer-runway aircraft cannot use.

How many passengers can fly on a Citation Ultra?
Up to 8. The optimal configuration is 7 passengers with full double-seat, table, restroom and luggage access. At 8 passengers it provides the most interior space of any light jet in this price range.

What makes the Citation Ultra interior feel more spacious?
Cessna specifically engineered this cabin with seamless wall panels that eliminate visual panel joints, mirrors that extend sightlines and indirect lighting that reduces shadow effects. These three design techniques combine to make the 5.27 m, 1.47 m-wide cabin feel notably more spacious than its dimensions alone would suggest.