Charter a Dassault Falcon 8X

The Dassault Falcon 8X is the flagship of the Dassault Aviation range - the longest-cabin, longest-range aircraft in the Falcon family and the direct successor to the Falcon 7X from which it is derived. At 11,945 km range the Falcon 8X covers London to Tokyo non-stop, London to Hong Kong non-stop, London to Sydney with a single short fuel stop and London to Los Angeles non-stop. The trijet configuration - three engines, no ETOPS overwater restrictions - allows direct polar and oceanic routing on all of these sectors without the diversion airport requirements that constrain competing twin-engine aircraft.

The 13 m cabin is the longest in the Falcon family and offers more than 30 possible layouts - the widest configuration choice available on any large business jet according to Dassault. Standard specification seats 14 passengers across three sections; the same cabin converts to 6 fully flat beds for long-haul sleep. Cabin noise levels are described by Dassault as the lowest in the industry. At 1,100 km/h maximum speed the Falcon 8X is among the fastest large-cabin business jets available in charter. Charter prices start from approximately £9,200 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Falcon 8X?

• 11,945 km range - London to Tokyo and Hong Kong non-stop. Its range of 11,945 km covers London to Tokyo (9,500 km - non-stop with margin), London to Hong Kong (9,640 km - non-stop), London to Singapore (10,840 km - non-stop with favourable winds) and London to Sydney with one short fuel stop. For clients with regular Asia-Pacific schedules, this range eliminates multiple fuel stops that shorter-range aircraft require and significantly reduces total journey time;
• Three engines - trijet with no ETOPS overwater restrictions. Like the Falcon 900LX, the Falcon 8X uses three engines. This eliminates ETOPS (Extended Operations) restrictions on overwater routing, allowing direct polar and transoceanic great-circle routes without the mandatory diversion airport proximity requirements that limit twin-engine aircraft on the same sectors. On London to Tokyo polar routing, this freedom translates into shorter, faster paths;
• 13 m cabin - longest in the Falcon range - with 30+ possible layouts. At 13 m the Falcon 8X cabin is the longest in the Falcon family and offers more than 30 possible configurations - more layout choice than any other large business jet according to Dassault. Standard specification seats 14 passengers across three sections. The same interior converts to 6 fully flat beds for overnight sectors. This flexibility makes the Falcon 8X genuinely configurable for the specific group and mission;
• 6 fully flat beds - sleep-configured for intercontinental sectors. On sectors above 10 hours - London to Tokyo, London to Los Angeles, London to Sydney - the Falcon 8X's 6-bed configuration allows a full night's sleep. For 6 passengers on an overnight intercontinental sector, this is the difference between arriving rested and arriving fatigued. Competing jets at this range often provide fewer flat beds or shorter berth lengths;
• Quietest cabin in the industry - Dassault acoustic engineering. Dassault specifically identifies the Falcon 8X as providing the quietest cabin in the business aviation industry, carrying forward the acoustic engineering developed for the Falcon 7X. On 12-hour overnight sectors, cabin noise directly affects sleep quality. The Falcon 8X acoustic specification is the primary reason many operators specify it for overnight intercontinental use over competing aircraft with similar range;
• 1,100 km/h maximum speed - exceptional for a large-cabin jet. At 1,100 km/h maximum speed the Falcon 8X is among the fastest large-cabin business jets in charter service. At cruise altitude on sectors where speed matters - London to New York, London to Gulf - this performance compresses elapsed time. Combined with the 11,945 km range and trijet routing freedom, it is the most capable combination in the Dassault fleet.

Charter cost - Falcon 8X prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £9,200 to £11,500 - at the top of the large-cabin ultra-long-range category, above the Falcon 900LX and Gulfstream G650 and comparable to the Global 7000. For 6 to 10 passengers on Asia-Pacific, transatlantic and intercontinental missions where range, speed, flat beds and acoustic quality are all required, the Falcon 8X's specification justifies the rate.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to New York - from £70,000 (8 passengers, non-stop, approximately 7 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Dubai - from £52,000 (8 passengers, non-stop, approximately 6 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Tokyo - from £110,000 (8 passengers, non-stop, approximately 11 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Hong Kong - from £108,000 (8 passengers, non-stop, approximately 11 hours);
• London to Singapore - from £112,000 (8 passengers, non-stop with favourable winds, approximately 12 hours);
• London to Miami - from £82,000 (8 passengers, non-stop, approximately 10 hours);
• London to Geneva - from £16,000 (8 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes).

Empty Leg flights appear on intercontinental repositioning routes. See our Empty Legs page for current availability.

Ideal routes for the Falcon 8X

The Falcon 8X is designed for the missions where no other business jet in regular charter service provides all of the required capabilities simultaneously:

• London to Asia-Pacific non-stop (10 to 13 hours). Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Mumbai and Bangkok are all within non-stop or near-non-stop range from UK airports. Three engines enable direct polar routing that twin-engine aircraft cannot follow. For clients with weekly or twice-weekly Asia schedules, the ability to fly non-stop rather than one-stop reduces total journey time by 2 to 4 hours per sector;
• Overnight intercontinental sectors with 6 flat beds. London to Tokyo, London to Singapore, London to Los Angeles and London to São Paulo are all 10 to 14-hour sectors. The 6-bed configuration allows the full passenger group or a working majority to sleep flat. For corporate groups where arrival condition directly affects first-day productivity, the Falcon 8X overnight sleep configuration is operationally significant;
• London to Americas non-stop (8 to 12 hours). New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto are all non-stop. The 11,945 km range comfortably covers the full continental US from UK airports in a single sector;
• Missions requiring specific cabin configuration from 30+ options. The Falcon 8X's more than 30 available layouts mean it can be configured for board meetings, medical transport, government delegation flights, high-capacity leisure groups and sleep-priority overnight missions - all in the same airframe. Private Jets UK confirms and arranges the specific layout required for each booking;
• Clients who specifically require the quietest cabin in the industry. For passengers with hearing sensitivities, overnight sleep requirements or who have specifically experienced the Falcon 8X acoustic standard and request it for subsequent bookings, no other aircraft in this range class provides the same acoustic specification.

Cabin and in-flight experience

This aircraft cabin measures 13 m long, 2.34 m wide and 1.88 m high - the longest in the Falcon family, with full stand-up headroom throughout. Three sections provide genuinely separate spaces for work, dining and rest. Standard specification seats 14 passengers; the same interior converts to 6 fully flat beds. More than 30 possible layouts are available, making the Falcon 8X the most configurable large-cabin business jet in Dassault's fleet and - according to Dassault - across the industry.

Cabin noise levels are the lowest in the industry according to Dassault, building on the acoustic engineering first applied to the Falcon 7X. Air quality and cabin altitude (pressurisation) are optimised for passenger wellbeing on long-haul sectors. At 1,100 km/h maximum speed and 15,545 m (51,000 ft) maximum altitude, the Falcon 8X operates at the top of the business aviation performance envelope.

• Cabin. 13 m × 2.34 m × 1.88 m - longest in Falcon range;
• Layouts. 30+ configurations - most of any large business jet;
• Standard seating. 14 passengers across three sections;
• Sleep. Converts to 6 fully flat beds;
• Noise. Lowest in the industry (Dassault) - quietest large-cabin jet;
• Air quality. Optimised for long-haul wellbeing;
• Engines. Three (trijet) - no ETOPS overwater restrictions;
• Altitude. 15,545 m (51,000 ft) maximum certified.

Technical specifications

Falcon 8X vs similar aircraft

• Falcon 8X vs Gulfstream G650. The G650 has similar range (7,000 nm vs 6,450 nm), a wider cabin (2.59 m vs 2.34 m) and twin engines. It counters with three engines (no ETOPS routing restrictions), 30+ cabin layouts vs the G650's more fixed configuration, 6 flat beds, and Dassault's industry-lowest noise claim. Charter rates are broadly comparable. For clients who prioritise cabin width, the G650 is stronger. For those who prioritise routing freedom, configurable layouts and acoustic quality, the Falcon 8X is preferable;
• Falcon 8X vs Global 7000. The Global 7000 has comparable range (7,700 nm vs 6,450 nm), a four-zone cabin and twin engines. Charter rates for the Global 7000 run approximately 10 to 20% higher. The Falcon 8X counters with trijet routing freedom and the 30+ layout flexibility. For missions requiring the Global 7000's additional range or four-zone structure, that aircraft is preferable. For Asia-Pacific and Americas missions within the Falcon 8X range envelope, the trijet routing advantage is the differentiating factor;
• Falcon 8X vs Falcon 900LX. The Falcon 900LX has shorter range (4,750 nm vs 6,450 nm) and a shorter cabin (10.11 m vs 13 m). Both are Dassault trijets with no ETOPS restrictions. Charter rates for the Falcon 8X run approximately 25 to 35% higher. For missions within the Falcon 900LX range where the 10.11 m three-zone cabin is sufficient, the Falcon 900LX is the more economical choice. For Asia-Pacific non-stop missions and overnight sectors requiring 6 flat beds, the Falcon 8X is necessary.

Frequently asked questions - Falcon 8X charter

How much does it cost to charter a Dassault Falcon 8X?
Charter rates run from approximately £9,200 to £11,500 per flight hour. London to New York non-stop costs from £70,000 for 8 passengers. London to Tokyo non-stop costs from £110,000. London to Geneva costs from £16,000. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

How does the Falcon 8X differ from the Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 8X is derived from the Falcon 7X and retains the trijet configuration, digital fly-by-wire flight controls and EASy avionics of its predecessor. The Falcon 8X adds more range (6,450 nm vs 5,950 nm for the Falcon 7X), a longer cabin (13 m vs 11.91 m) and more cabin layout options (30+ vs the 7X's already extensive selection). It is the logical step up within the Dassault trijet family for clients whose missions require the additional range or cabin length.

Can the Falcon 8X fly 6 passengers in flat beds?
Yes - one of 30+ available configurations converts the 13 m cabin to 6 fully flat beds. On overnight intercontinental sectors of 10 to 13 hours, this allows 6 passengers to sleep the full sector. Private Jets UK arranges the specific sleep configuration at booking and confirms the bed dimensions and bedding specification with the operator.

Why does the Falcon 8X have three engines?
Three engines reflect a Dassault trijet design choice carried from the Falcon 900 family. On overwater and polar routing the trijet provides an additional performance margin and - critically - eliminates the ETOPS restrictions that apply to twin-engine aircraft. This enables direct great-circle polar routing on London to Tokyo and London to Los Angeles sectors without the ETOPS diversion airport proximity requirements that add distance and time to twin-engine routings.

What does 30+ cabin layouts mean for the Falcon 8X?
Dassault certifies 30+ distinct seating and sleeping configurations — the widest choice of any large business jet. Configurations range from 14-seat three-section layouts for large groups through 6-bed overnight setups to board room, government delegation and medical transport arrangements. Private Jets UK discusses the mission requirements with each client and arranges the appropriate configuration with the operator before departure.