Charter a Dassault Falcon 900

The Dassault Falcon 900 is the intercontinental trijet that established the design philosophy subsequently followed by the Falcon 900LX, Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X. It was the first Dassault aircraft to use three engines in the large-cabin configuration - the trijet layout that eliminates ETOPS overwater routing restrictions and allows direct polar and oceanic great-circle routes. At 8,334 km range and 915.6 km/h cruise speed, the Falcon 900 covers London to New York non-stop, London to Dubai non-stop and the full transatlantic map from UK airports. The practical ceiling is 17,000 m - above the certified maximum of the Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X and among the highest of any business jet in regular charter service.

The 10.11 m cabin accommodates 8 to 12 passengers in classic configuration and up to 18 in compact layout. A toilet, galley and large in-cabin-accessible luggage compartment are standard. The Falcon 900 has been used for official government missions including transport of heads of state and ministers, maritime surveillance and military operations - a breadth of operational application that reflects the aircraft's range, reliability and Dassault build standard. The 900EX version is the extended-range variant with additional fuel capacity. Charter prices start from approximately £6,200 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Falcon 900?

• 17,000 m practical ceiling - higher than the Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X. At 17,000 m its practical ceiling exceeds the certified maximum of the Falcon 7X (15,545 m) and Falcon 8X (15,545 m). At this altitude the aircraft operates above virtually all weather systems and above all commercial airline traffic. The higher ceiling also enables more efficient cruise at lower fuel burn, which on an 8,000+ km transatlantic sector represents a meaningful operational advantage;
• Three engines - original Dassault trijet with no ETOPS restrictions. The Falcon 900 was the original Dassault large-cabin trijet - the aircraft that established the three-engine design philosophy later carried into the Falcon 900LX, Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X. Three engines eliminate the ETOPS overwater routing constraints that apply to twin-engine aircraft, allowing direct polar and oceanic routing on transatlantic and intercontinental sectors;
• 915.6 km/h cruise - faster than the Falcon 900LX. At 915.6 km/h the Falcon 900 is actually faster at cruise than the Falcon 900LX (893 km/h) and comparable to many current-generation ultra-long-range jets. On an 8-hour transatlantic sector this speed advantage over a 850 km/h competitor saves approximately 50 minutes of elapsed flight time;
• Official and government mission pedigree. The Falcon 900 has been used for transport of heads of state and government ministers, maritime surveillance and military operations. This official mission record reflects the aircraft's range, systems reliability and Dassault build quality at a level that corporate and leisure charter clients benefit from equally. Aircraft used in official missions are maintained to standards that most commercial charter aircraft are not required to meet;
• Up to 18 passengers - more than any comparable trijet at this range. In compact configuration the Falcon 900 carries up to 18 passengers - more than the Falcon 900LX (14) and matching the Falcon 8X (19). The classic 8 to 12-passenger configuration in three-seat layout provides the standard intercontinental corporate specification. The flexibility between configurations is genuinely useful for mixed corporate and delegation missions;
• In-cabin-accessible luggage compartment. The large luggage compartment is accessible from the cabin during flight - practically significant on long-haul sectors of 8 to 10 hours where passengers need to retrieve items from checked bags mid-flight. Combined with the onboard toilet and galley, this makes the Falcon 900 self-sufficient on intercontinental sectors without crew intervention.

Charter cost - Falcon 900 prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £6,200 to £7,800 - in the ultra-long-range category, below the Falcon 900LX and Falcon 7X and comparable to the Gulfstream G550. For 8 to 12 passengers on transatlantic and Gulf missions, the Falcon 900's three-engine pedigree and 17,000 m ceiling at these rates represent strong intercontinental value.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to New York - from £52,000 (10 passengers, non-stop, approximately 7 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Dubai - from £40,000 (10 passengers, non-stop, approximately 6 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Miami - from £62,000 (10 passengers, non-stop, approximately 9 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Lagos - from £44,000 (10 passengers, non-stop, approximately 6 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Beijing - from £72,000 (10 passengers, one fuel stop, approximately 12 hours total);
• London to Geneva - from £14,000 (10 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes);
• London to Johannesburg - from £68,000 (10 passengers, one fuel stop, approximately 13 hours total).

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

Ideal routes for the Falcon 900

The Falcon 900 delivers most value on transatlantic and intercontinental missions where its 17,000 m ceiling, three-engine routing freedom and 915.6 km/h cruise are the primary selection criteria:

• Transatlantic non-stop (7 to 10 hours). London to New York, London to Miami, London to Washington and London to Toronto are all within non-stop range. The Falcon 900's 17,000 m ceiling keeps it above North Atlantic weather systems and above all commercial traffic on these sectors. The three engines allow direct westbound polar routing without ETOPS diversion airport requirements;
• UK to Gulf and Africa non-stop (5 to 7 hours). Dubai, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Nairobi, Lagos and Accra are all within non-stop range from UK airports. At 915.6 km/h the Falcon 900 covers Gulf sectors faster than many large-cabin competitors at comparable rates;
• Government and official delegation missions. Its pedigree in official missions - heads of state transport, government delegation flights, maritime surveillance - makes it a natural choice for corporate, diplomatic and quasi-official charter requirements where the aircraft's operational record and Dassault support infrastructure are relevant;
• Large groups of 10 to 18 on intercontinental sectors. For corporate groups of 10 to 18 on transatlantic and Gulf missions where a single aircraft is required and multiple smaller jets are impractical, the Falcon 900's flexible cabin - 8 to 12 in classic, 18 in compact - handles the full complement;
• Clients familiar with the Falcon 900EX. The 900EX extended-range variant is operationally closely related to the standard Falcon 900. Clients who have flown the 900EX on long-haul missions and book it for comparable shorter-range sectors find the same cabin standard, the same trijet pedigree and the same Dassault quality.

Cabin and in-flight experience

This aircraft cabin measures 10.11 m long, 2.34 m wide and 1.88 m high - the same dimensions as the Falcon 900LX, providing full stand-up headroom throughout. The classic configuration seats 8 to 12 passengers in a three-seat layout. The compact configuration extends to 18 passengers. A toilet, galley and in-cabin-accessible luggage compartment serve the full group on long-haul sectors.

At 915.6 km/h cruise speed and 17,000 m practical ceiling, the Falcon 900 operates above commercial airline traffic and virtually all weather systems encountered on intercontinental routing. The three-engine trijet layout provides the same ETOPS-free routing freedom as the later Falcon 900LX. Two pilots operate the aircraft; a stewardess can be deployed on long-haul flights.

• Cabin. 10.11 m × 2.34 m × 1.88 m - full stand-up throughout;
• Classic configuration. 8 to 12 passengers in three-seat layout;
• Compact configuration. Up to 18 passengers;
• Toilet. Standard;
• Galley. Standard;
• Baggage. In-cabin accessible during flight;
• Engines. Three (trijet) - no ETOPS restrictions;
• Ceiling. 17,000 m practical - above Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X;
• Crew. Two pilots; stewardess on long-haul.

Technical specifications

Falcon 900 vs similar aircraft

• Falcon 900 vs Falcon 900LX. The 900LX has more range (4,750 nm vs 4,500 nm), the same cabin dimensions (10.11 m × 2.34 m × 1.88 m) and the same trijet configuration. Charter rates for the Falcon 900LX run approximately 10% higher. The Falcon 900 counters with a higher practical ceiling (17,000 m vs 15,550 m) and a faster cruise speed (915.6 km/h vs 893 km/h). For missions within the Falcon 900 range, it is the faster and higher-flying option at a lower rate;
• Falcon 900 vs Gulfstream G550. The G550 has greater range (6,750 nm vs 4,500 nm), a 100% fresh air system and twin engines. Charter rates are broadly comparable. The Falcon 900 counters with three engines (no ETOPS restrictions), a 17,000 m practical ceiling above the G550's 15,545 m and 915.6 km/h cruise slightly above the G550's 941 km/h - very close. For missions within Falcon 900 range where the trijet routing freedom and higher ceiling matter, it competes directly with the G550;
• Falcon 900 vs Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X has greater range (5,950 nm vs 4,500 nm), digital fly-by-wire flight controls and the BMW Group Designworks interior. Charter rates for the Falcon 7X run approximately 20 to 30% higher. For missions within the Falcon 900 range where the BMW interior and fly-by-wire are not requirements, this aircraft provides the same Dassault trijet pedigree and ETOPS-free routing at a substantially lower rate.

Frequently asked questions - Falcon 900 charter

How much does it cost to charter a Dassault Falcon 900?
Charter rates run from approximately £6,200 to £7,800 per flight hour. London to New York non-stop costs from £52,000 for 10 passengers. London to Dubai costs from £40,000. London to Geneva costs from £14,000. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

What is the practical ceiling of the Falcon 900?
At 17,000 m, this of 17,000 m - above the certified maximum of the Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X (both 15,545 m). At this altitude it operates above virtually all commercial airline traffic and above all but the most extreme weather systems. The higher ceiling also allows more efficient cruise fuel burn on long transatlantic sectors.

How many passengers can fly on a Falcon 900?
Maximum 19 in maximum configuration; up to 18 in compact configuration. The classic layout seats 8 to 12 in a comfortable three-seat arrangement. The standard charter configuration is 8 to 10 passengers. Private Jets UK confirms the specific layout at booking.

What is the Falcon 900EX?
The 900EX is the extended-range variant, with additional fuel capacity for greater range. The EX shares the same cabin dimensions, trijet configuration and Dassault build standard. Clients who have flown the Falcon 900EX will find the standard Falcon 900 cabin equivalent in quality and configuration.

Why does the Falcon 900 have three engines?
Three engines were the original Dassault decision for the large-cabin intercontinental Falcon design - the philosophy subsequently carried into the Falcon 900LX, Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X. The trijet eliminates ETOPS overwater restrictions on twin-engine aircraft, enabling direct polar and oceanic routing without the diversion airport proximity requirements that constrain two-engine jets on the same transatlantic and intercontinental sectors.