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Cessna Citation CJ3+

Cessna's mature light-jet platform — proven engines, simple operation, a strong charter resale market. The reliable workhorse alternative to the Phenom 300 at slightly lower hourly rates.

Specifications

Full modelCessna Citation CJ3+
Year introduced2014
PassengersUp to 7 passengers (typical 6)
CrewSingle-pilot certified; two pilots on charter
Range2,040 nm · 3,779 km
Max speedMach 0.737 · 416 kts
Service ceiling45,000 ft
Cabin4.78 m long · 1.47 m wide · 1.45 m high
Baggage1.9 m³
LavatoryEnclosed at rear
GalleyForward refreshment centre

About this aircraft

The Citation CJ3+ is Cessna's mature evolution of the original CJ light-jet line. Slightly slower than the Phenom 300 (Mach 0.737 vs 0.80) but with a similar range, an established global support network, and reliable Williams FJ44-3A engines. The cabin is slightly narrower than the Phenom's oval design but otherwise comparable. Often booked when the Phenom 300 isn't available or when the operator's CJ3+ is repositioning to the right airport.

Highlights

  • →Mature platform — over 600 produced
  • →Single-pilot certified
  • →Williams FJ44 engines — proven
  • →Range covers Zurich-Ibiza, Geneva-Mallorca, London-Mykonos
  • →Strong worldwide MRO support

Best for

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Popular routes · Light Jets

What the office books this aircraft for.

London → Ibiza

2h 30min

Phenom 300 sweet spot

Paris → Saint-Tropez

1h 10min

Milan → Marbella

2h 30min

Geneva → Olbia

1h 20min

Zurich → Ibiza

1h 50min

Munich → Mykonos

2h 30min

London → Nice

1h 50min

Frankfurt → Palma

2h 10min

Indicative flight times — actual leg depends on winds, slot windows and the operator the office sources for your date. The booking form above quotes against your specific route.

Office-curated routes

Routes the office has flown on this model.

Zurich → Ibiza

1h 50min

850 nm · Summer (May–Oct)

The single most-booked route from Zurich in summer. Direct to LEIB; door-to-door under three hours including ground time. The Phenom 300E and Citation CJ3+ cover this comfortably.

Zurich → Olbia (Sardinia)

1h 30min

600 nm · Summer (Jun–Sep)

Costa Smeralda season. LIEO Olbia is a 20-minute drive from Porto Cervo. Light jets connect Zurich-Olbia in 90 minutes; the season slot pressure makes early booking essential.

Geneva → Mallorca

1h 50min

800 nm · Summer (May–Oct)

Palma's general-aviation terminal is well-handled; ground time typically 20 minutes either side. A Phenom 300E or Citation CJ3+ covers Geneva-Palma in under two hours.

Zurich → Cannes (Mandelieu)

1h 10min

500 nm · Year-round (peak May–Sep)

LFMD Mandelieu is a short runway closer to Cannes Croisette than Nice (LFMN). Peer light jets handle it well; the Pilatus PC-24 is favoured when the wind direction restricts approach options.

London → Ibiza

2h 20min

1,000 nm · Summer (May–Oct)

Standard route for our London-based members. Usually via Luton (EGGW) or Farnborough (EGLF); both have full general-aviation terminals. The Citation CJ3+ is common on this leg.

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