Charter an Embraer Praetor 500

The Embraer Praetor 500 is the longest-range midsize business jet in its segment, announced at NBAA 2018 and first delivered in 2019 as the direct successor to the Legacy 450. At 3,340 nm range it covers London to Dubai non-stop, London to Riyadh non-stop and London to New York with a short fuel stop, which puts it ahead of all competing midsize jets on range under standard NBAA IFR reserve conditions. It is also the only midsize jet currently in production with full fly-by-wire controls and Active Turbulence Reduction as standard, combined with a flat-floor stand-up cabin, Head-Up Display and Ka-band connectivity.

The 7.31 m cabin is flat-floored throughout, a feature Embraer pioneered in the midsize category with the Legacy 450, and stands 1.83 m high allowing passengers to move at full height. A two-seat divan converts to a sleeping berth. The Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion flight deck features four 15.1-inch LCD displays, full fly-by-wire with side-stick controls, Active Turbulence Reduction, Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System, predictive windshear detection and Head-Up Display. Ka-band internet and voice command control of the cabin management system are standard. NetJets signed an agreement for up to 250 Praetor 500 aircraft in 2023, and Flexjet placed a firm order in February 2025. Charter prices start from approximately £3,400 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Embraer Praetor 500?

• 3,340 nm range: the longest non-stop reach in the midsize category. At 3,340 nm (6,190 km) with four passengers at NBAA IFR reserves, this covers London to Dubai non-stop (approximately 5,500 km), London to Riyadh non-stop (4,500 km) and London to New York with one short fuel stop. The range improvement over the Legacy 450 predecessor (2,900 nm) comes from increased fuel capacity, from 12,108 lb to 13,058 lb, and more aerodynamically efficient winglets. Legacy 450 aircraft can be retrofitted to Praetor 500 standard via an STC;
• Full fly-by-wire with Active Turbulence Reduction as standard. The Praetor 500 is the only midsize business jet with full fly-by-wire flight controls and Active Turbulence Reduction combined in a standard production configuration. Fly-by-wire replaces mechanical linkages with electronic signals, providing envelope protection and more precise control response. Active Turbulence Reduction automatically counteracts turbulence inputs before passengers feel them, which is a meaningful comfort advantage on long Gulf and Africa sectors where convective weather is common, though individual experience varies by routing and conditions;
• Flat-floor stand-up cabin across 7.31 m. The Praetor 500 maintains the flat-floor cabin first introduced by Embraer in the Legacy 450, the first midsize jet with a genuinely flat floor rather than a stepped aisle. At 1.83 m height passengers stand and move throughout the 7.31 m cabin. The two-seat divan converts to a sleeping berth. Total baggage capacity is 150 ft³ across two compartments: a pressurised aft closet (40 ft³) accessible in-flight and an unpressurised rear fuselage bay (110 ft³);
• Collins Pro Line Fusion with four 15.1-inch LCDs, HUD and Enhanced Vision System. The flight deck features Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics with four 15.1-inch high-resolution LCD displays, a Head-Up Display for low-visibility operations and an Enhanced Vision System (EVS) providing a real-world view ahead of the aircraft in reduced visibility. Predictive windshear detection alerts the crew before entering windshear. Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting System monitors the landing phase. This avionics package is more comprehensive than most competing midsize jets;
• Ka-band high-speed Wi-Fi and voice command cabin management. The Praetor 500 carries Ka-band satellite internet, providing broadband-class connectivity at altitude. Voice command integration allows passengers to control lighting, temperature, audio and video preferences without a panel. The Honeywell Ovation Select Cabin Management Suite provides 1080p HD video streaming, immersive audio and an upper technology panel for cabin controls and flight status;
• NetJets 250-aircraft agreement and Flexjet firm order. NetJets' 2023 agreement for up to 250 aircraft and Flexjet's 2025 firm order represent independent validation from the two largest fractional operators in the world, both running high-utilisation fleets with demanding reliability and dispatch requirements. For charter clients, the practical effect is parts availability, maintenance support and crew training at the scale these two operators generate.

Charter cost - Embraer Praetor 500 prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £3,400 to £4,200, at the top of the midsize category, reflecting the Praetor 500's range, fly-by-wire technology and avionics specification. For 6 to 9 passengers on Gulf and Near East missions, the 6,190 km range and flat-floor cabin at midsize rates compares favourably to super-midsize alternatives running 20 to 30% higher.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to Dubai - from £28,000 (8 passengers, non-stop, approximately 6 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Geneva - from £8,500 (8 passengers, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes);
• London to New York - from £38,000 (8 passengers, one fuel stop, approximately 9 hours total);
• London to Riyadh - from £25,000 (8 passengers, non-stop, approximately 5 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Lagos - from £30,000 (8 passengers, non-stop, approximately 6 hours 30 minutes);
• Edinburgh to Istanbul - from £15,500 (8 passengers, approximately 3 hours 20 minutes);
• London to Nairobi - from £32,000 (8 passengers, non-stop, approximately 8 hours).

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

Ideal routes for the Embraer Praetor 500

The Praetor 500 is well suited to Gulf, Near East and long-range African missions where 6,190 km range, Active Turbulence Reduction and flat-floor sleep capability serve groups of 6 to 9 at the top of the midsize rate bracket:

• UK to Gulf non-stop (5.5 to 7 hours). Dubai, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Kuwait City are all within comfortable non-stop range. Active Turbulence Reduction is particularly relevant on Gulf sectors where convective weather at cruise altitude is common in summer months. At 863 km/h cruise, Near East sectors are completed faster than on competing midsize jets running at 796 to 850 km/h;
• UK to Africa non-stop (6 to 8 hours). Lagos, Nairobi and Accra are within non-stop range. The 6,190 km covers most of Sub-Saharan Africa from UK airports non-stop, a sector that falls outside the range of most competing midsize jets. The two-seat divan with sleeping conversion and Active Turbulence Reduction make overnight Africa sectors more manageable than on shorter-range alternatives;
• Long European missions where turbulence is a regular occurrence. On North Atlantic approach routing and mountain-crossing sectors through the Alps and Pyrenees where mechanical turbulence is common, Active Turbulence Reduction provides a comfort standard that most competing midsize jets do not offer. For clients who charter frequently on these routes, the difference is typically noticeable;
• Groups of 8 to 9 needing productivity in-flight. Ka-band Wi-Fi, voice command cabin management and 1080p HD video streaming make the Praetor 500 a functioning office environment on long sectors. The connectivity specification is above what most competing midsize jets offer, which matters on a 6 to 8-hour Gulf or Africa sector where maintaining workflow is part of the brief;
• Shorter runway airports: Aspen, St. Maarten, regional Gulf strips. The fly-by-wire controls and short-field performance (4,222 ft takeoff at MTOW, 2,086 ft unfactored landing) give access to runways other midsize jets cannot use. The ROAAS system adds a safety layer at constrained airports. For missions ending at secondary regional airports, the Praetor 500 covers more destination options than the midsize average.

Cabin and in-flight experience

The cabin measures 7.31 m long, 2.08 m wide and 1.83 m high, flat-floor throughout with full stand-up height for all passengers. This flat-floor design, first introduced by Embraer in the Legacy 450, means no raised aisle step, providing easier movement than the stepped cabins typical of most midsize jets. Eight or nine passengers travel in standard configuration; the two-seat divan converts to a full sleeping berth.

Ka-band internet provides broadband-class connectivity throughout the flight. The Honeywell Ovation Select Cabin Management Suite delivers 1080p HD video streaming, immersive audio and voice command control of all cabin systems including mood lighting, temperature and entertainment. The 5,800 ft cabin altitude at maximum flight level reduces passenger fatigue on long sectors. Total baggage capacity is 150 ft³ across two compartments: a pressurised aft closet (40 ft³, in-flight accessible) and unpressurised rear fuselage bay (110 ft³), which is among the higher totals in the midsize category.

• Cabin. 7.31 m x 2.08 m x 1.83 m; flat floor; full stand-up throughout;
• Sleep. Two-seat divan converts to sleeping berth;
• Baggage. 150 ft³ total (40 ft³ in-flight pressurised + 110 ft³ rear bay);
• Cabin altitude. 5,800 ft at maximum operating altitude;
• Internet. Ka-band high-speed Wi-Fi;
• CMS. Honeywell Ovation Select; 1080p HD; voice command; mood lighting;
• Flight controls. Full fly-by-wire; Active Turbulence Reduction;
• Avionics. Collins Pro Line Fusion; 4x 15.1-inch LCD; HUD; EVS.

Technical specifications

Embraer Praetor 500 vs similar aircraft

• Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Legacy 450. The Legacy 450 is the predecessor with 2,900 nm range versus 3,340 nm here. The Praetor 500 adds 440 nm through increased fuel capacity (13,058 lb vs 12,108 lb) and improved winglets. Both have full fly-by-wire, the same flat-floor cabin and Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics. Legacy 450 aircraft can be upgraded to Praetor 500 standard via STC. Charter rates are broadly comparable. For missions requiring Gulf and Near East non-stop from UK airports, the additional range is a meaningful practical difference;
• Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G200. The G200 has a larger cabin (7.44 m x 2.18 m vs 7.31 m x 2.08 m), more passengers (11 vs 9) and slightly longer range (6,301 km vs 6,190 km). Charter rates for the G200 run approximately 8 to 15% higher. The Praetor 500 counters with full fly-by-wire, Active Turbulence Reduction, Ka-band Wi-Fi and Collins Pro Line Fusion with HUD. For clients prioritising avionics technology and turbulence reduction, the Praetor 500 has the more current specification. For groups of 10 to 11, the G200 is the necessary choice;
• Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600. The Praetor 600 is the larger aircraft with 4,018 nm range (vs 3,340 nm), a longer cabin (8.38 m vs 7.31 m), more passengers and more powerful engines (7,528 lbf vs 6,540 lbf). Charter rates for the Praetor 600 run approximately 15 to 25% higher. Both share full fly-by-wire, Collins Pro Line Fusion and Ka-band Wi-Fi. For missions within Praetor 500 range and groups of up to 9, the 500 provides the Praetor technology standard at lower rates.

Frequently asked questions - Embraer Praetor 500 charter

How much does it cost to charter an Embraer Praetor 500?
Charter rates run from approximately £3,400 to £4,200 per flight hour. London to Dubai non-stop costs from £28,000 for 8 passengers. London to Riyadh costs from £25,000. London to Geneva costs from £8,500. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

What is Active Turbulence Reduction on the Praetor 500?
Active Turbulence Reduction is a fly-by-wire function in the Praetor series. Flight control computers detect turbulence and automatically apply corrective surface movements before passengers feel the disturbance. It is not available as standard on competing midsize jets. The practical effect on convective weather sectors, particularly Gulf and Africa routes in summer, is typically a noticeably smoother cabin, though how significant this feels depends on the specific conditions on the day.

What is the difference between the Praetor 500 and Legacy 450?
The Praetor 500 adds 440 nm over the Legacy 450 (3,340 nm vs 2,900 nm) through increased fuel capacity and improved winglets. Both share full fly-by-wire, flat-floor cabins and Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics. The Praetor 500 also adds Ka-band Wi-Fi and the Honeywell Ovation Select cabin management system with voice command. Existing Legacy 450 aircraft can be converted to Praetor 500 standard via an FAA/EASA-approved STC.

Can the Embraer Praetor 500 fly London to Dubai non-stop?
Yes. At 3,340 nm range it covers London to Dubai non-stop for 8 passengers. London to Riyadh (approximately 4,500 km) and London to Lagos (approximately 5,000 km) are also within comfortable non-stop range. London to New York requires one short fuel stop.

How many passengers can fly on an Embraer Praetor 500?
Up to 9; optimal is 8. The 7.31 m, 2.08 m-wide flat-floor cabin seats 8 comfortably with the two-seat divan. For a full group of 9 on Gulf and Near East missions, the Praetor 500 handles the complement at the top of the midsize charter rate bracket.