Charter an Embraer Legacy 450

The Embraer Legacy 450 is a midsize business jet that carries the same three technical distinctions as the larger Legacy 500 into a more compact airframe: fly-by-wire digital flight controls, a completely flat cabin floor and full stand-up headroom at 1.83 m. It is the smaller of the two Legacy 400-series aircraft, with a 7.32 m cabin accommodating 7 to 9 passengers versus the Legacy 500's 8.18 m for up to 12. The range of 2,500 nm (4,630 km) covers all of Europe non-stop from any UK airport, reaches the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and the Near East comfortably, and handles transatlantic routing via Shannon or Reykjavik for US East Coast destinations.

For clients who want the flat floor and stand-up cabin experience of the Legacy 500 in a jet sized for 7 passengers rather than 8, at charter rates approximately 15 to 20% lower, the Legacy 450 is the direct answer. The same award-winning cabin sealing system delivering best-in-class noise reduction and improved pressurisation is fitted as standard, and the same fly-by-wire flight control architecture - unique in the midsize category - is present throughout. Charter prices start from approximately £2,800 per flight hour. See the full fleet at our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Legacy 450?

• Fly-by-wire digital flight controls - shared with the Legacy 500, unique in midsize. Like the Legacy 500, it is one of only two midsize jets in the charter market with fully digital fly-by-wire technology. Derived from Embraer's commercial airliner programmes, it reduces pilot workload and improves controllability, safety margins and ride quality in turbulence - advantages passengers notice on longer European sectors;
• Flat floor throughout the 7.32 m cabin. The continuous flat floor from nose to tail eliminates the raised section over the wing carry-through structure that creates steps and restricted movement in most competing midsize jets. On a 3 to 4 hour sector, the ability to stand, move and reconfigure freely throughout the cabin is a meaningful comfort difference;
• Full stand-up headroom at 1.83 m. The same 1.83 m stand-up height as the Legacy 500, in a cabin 0.86 m shorter. Passengers can stand and walk from one end of the cabin to the other without stooping - a feature absent in the Citation XLS, Hawker 800 and most Phenom variants;
• The Legacy 500 experience for groups of 7, at a lower rate. For groups of 5 to 7 passengers, the Legacy 450 provides the flat floor, stand-up headroom and fly-by-wire advantages of the Legacy 500 at charter rates approximately 15 to 20% lower. When the group is 7 rather than 8, choosing the smaller aircraft makes clear economic sense;
• Pan-European range with margin. At 2,500 nm (4,630 km) it covers London to Istanbul, London to Moscow, London to Cairo and London to Reykjavik non-stop. No major European business destination requires a fuel stop;
• Best-in-class cabin noise and pressurisation. The award-winning Embraer cabin sealing system from the Legacy 500 is carried over unchanged - lower cabin noise and improved pressurisation compared to competing midsize jets on the 2 to 4 hour European sectors where this aircraft is most frequently chartered.

Charter cost - Legacy 450 prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £2,800 to £3,400 - below the Legacy 500 and broadly comparable with the upper end of the light jet category, while delivering stand-up headroom, flat floor and fly-by-wire that no light jet provides. For groups of 5 to 7 on European missions, the per-seat economics are competitive with the larger alternatives.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to Geneva - from £5,400 (7 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes);
• London to Athens - from £12,400 (7 passengers, approximately 3 hours 20 minutes);
• London to Istanbul - from £13,200 (7 passengers, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Dubai - from £22,000 (7 passengers, one fuel stop, approximately 8 hours total);
• Edinburgh to Barcelona - from £10,200 (7 passengers, approximately 2 hours 20 minutes);
• London to Marrakech - from £11,400 (7 passengers, approximately 2 hours 50 minutes);
• Manchester to Warsaw - from £9,600 (7 passengers, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes).

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Ideal routes for the Legacy 450

It is best suited to groups of 5 to 7 on European and Eastern Mediterranean missions where the flat floor and stand-up cabin are priorities. Its value proposition is clearest when the group size sits at the Legacy 450's optimal capacity rather than the Legacy 500's:

• UK to Southern and Eastern Europe (2 to 4 hours). Athens, Istanbul, Rome, Madrid, Lisbon, Prague, Warsaw, Bucharest, Sofia. All within non-stop range with margin. For 5 to 7 passengers, the flat floor and stand-up headroom create an in-cabin environment comparable to a larger jet at a midsize rate;
• UK to North Africa (2.5 to 4 hours non-stop). Marrakech, Cairo, Algiers, Tunis, Casablanca. Comfortable non-stop range from UK airports. The cabin noise and pressurisation system is well suited to these 3 to 4 hour working sectors;
• UK to Scandinavia and Baltic (1.5 to 2.5 hours). Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Tallinn, Riga. Short European sectors where the stand-up cabin benefits a small working group significantly more than a light jet alternative at a modestly lower price;
• UK to Near East (4 to 5 hours non-stop). Beirut, Tel Aviv, Amman, Riyadh. The range covers Near East destinations non-stop from London. For small delegations and advisory teams of 5 to 7 on these sectors, the Legacy 450 provides a right-sized and cost-efficient solution;
• Regular European corporate shuttles for small teams. Recurring team travel of 4 to 7 employees on fixed European routes where consolidation on a single aircraft with stand-up cabin and full hot meal service is preferable to booking light jets.

Cabin and in-flight experience

This aircraft cabin measures 7.32 m long, 2.08 m wide and 1.83 m high. The flat floor runs continuously from the forward bulkhead to the aft section - no raised sections, no steps, no restricted zones. Stand-up headroom at 1.83 m is maintained throughout. For a 7-passenger cabin in the midsize category, this geometry is unusual: most competing aircraft at this price point require passengers to stoop in sections or navigate a raised floor hump.

The cabin design philosophy inherited from the Legacy 500 combined natural light, ergonomic seat placement and windows positioned at the optimal sightline level for seated passengers. The galley supports full hot meal service. The award-winning Embraer cabin sealing system delivers the same noise and pressurisation benefits carried over from the larger variant.

• Flat floor. Continuous throughout 7.32 m - no raised section over the wing;
• Stand-up headroom. 1.83 m front to rear - full freedom of movement throughout the cabin;
• Seating. 7 passengers in standard configuration; 9 maximum;
• Galley. Full hot meal service capability;
• Noise and pressurisation. Award-winning Embraer sealing system - best-in-class at class introduction;
• Entertainment. Individual entertainment system; Wi-Fi and satellite phone vary by operator - confirm at booking;
• Lavatory. Private enclosed lavatory aft.

Technical specifications

Legacy 450 vs similar aircraft

• Legacy 450 vs Legacy 500. The 500 has a longer cabin (8.18 m vs 7.32 m), more range (3,125 nm vs 2,500 nm) and accommodates up to 12 passengers versus 9. Charter rates for the Legacy 500 run approximately 15 to 20% higher. Both share the same fly-by-wire flight controls, flat floor and 1.83 m stand-up headroom. For groups of 5 to 7, the Legacy 450 delivers the same cabin technology and feel at a lower rate. For groups of 8 or more, or for missions requiring London to Dubai non-stop, the Legacy 500 is the necessary choice;
• Legacy 450 vs Challenger 350. The 350 has a wider cabin (2.49 m vs 2.08 m) and greater range (3,200 nm vs 2,500 nm). Charter rates for the 350 run approximately 35 to 45% higher. The Legacy 450 counters with fly-by-wire controls, a flat floor (the 350 has a raised section) and lower cabin noise at a substantially lower hourly rate. For 5 to 7 passengers on European sectors where cabin width is less critical than stand-up height and flat floor, it is a competitive alternative at a significant cost saving;
• Legacy 450 vs Phenom 300. That aircraft has a smaller cabin (no stand-up headroom), shorter range (1,800 nm) and charter rates approximately 30 to 40% lower. For 4 to 5 passengers on short European sectors where stand-up headroom is not required, the Phenom 300 is the efficient choice. For groups of 5 to 7 who specifically want the flat floor and stand-up cabin in the midsize category, the Legacy 450 is the right step up.

Frequently asked questions - Legacy 450 charter

How much does it cost to charter an Embraer Legacy 450?
Charter rates run from approximately £2,800 to £3,400 per flight hour. London to Geneva costs from £5,400 for 7 passengers. London to Athens costs from £12,400. London to Istanbul costs from £13,200. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

What is the difference between the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500?
The 500 has a longer cabin (8.18 m vs 7.32 m), more range (3,125 nm vs 2,500 nm) and takes up to 12 passengers versus 9. Both share fly-by-wire controls, a flat floor and 1.83 m stand-up headroom. Charter rates for the Legacy 500 run approximately 15 to 20% higher. For groups of 5 to 7 on missions within 2,500 nm, the Legacy 450 delivers the same cabin technology at a lower cost.

Is the Legacy 450 cabin floor completely flat?
Yes - throughout throughout the entire 7.32 m cabin with no raised sections or steps. Combined with 1.83 m stand-up headroom throughout, this gives the Legacy 450 a cabin geometry uncommon in the midsize category and absent in most competing aircraft at this price point.

How many passengers can fly on a Legacy 450?
Maximum 9 in the maximum configuration. The standard charter layout seats 7 in the optimal configuration. The flat floor and stand-up headroom mean all 7 passengers have genuine freedom of movement throughout the 7.32 m cabin.

Can a Legacy 450 fly from London to New York?
Not non-stop - at 2,500 nm the transatlantic sector requires two fuel stops - typically Shannon or Reykjavik eastbound and a mid-Atlantic stop westbound. For transatlantic missions, the Legacy 500 (3,125 nm, one stop via Shannon) or Challenger 350 (3,200 nm) is more practical.