What is the best private jet for a family vacation of 7-8 people? Incase you are wondering
The Cessna Citation Latitude is widely considered the sweet spot for a family of 7 because it offers a 6-foot-tall flat floor cabin without the massive operating costs of a heavy jet.
When booking or buying for a larger family, you generally want to avoid light jets. Even if they claim to seat 7, they will severely limit your baggage capacity and fuel weight.
For a family of 7, look at these three categories:
- Midsize (Cessna Latitude): Best for regional hops. Best value for a stand-up cabin.
- Super-Midsize (Embraer Praetor 600 or Challenger 350): Best for coast-to-coast or transatlantic flights. Excellent baggage capacity.
- Ultra-Long-Range (Gulfstream G700): Best for international travel if you need separate living zones or a master suite.
If you are trying to weigh the pros and cons of ownership versus chartering for this size group, I highly recommend checking out this breakdown of the best family jets to see how the payload and range restrictions change with 7 passengers plus luggage.
What is your typical route or distance? That usually dictates whether you need to bump up to a super-midsize or stick to a standard midsize.
