Aircraft
Cessna Citation XLS+
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize jet with up to 8 seats and 3,440 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
250 live empty legs on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 8
- Range
- 3,440 km
- Cruise
- 793 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,400
About this aircraft
The Citation XLS+ is a midsize workhorse known for cabin width, payload, and high in-service rates across the 560XL family.
Textron materials emphasize generous shoulder room, flexible seating, and strong baggage capacity—traits that made the XLS/XLS+ a staple of charter fleets. It fills the gap between CJ-series light jets and larger Latitude/Longitude cabins.
It is practical for medium continental sectors with luggage-heavy groups.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Cessna Citation XLS+ appeared in 13,595 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was London (LHR) to Geneva (GVA), listed 74 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 8,366 routes and 17 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Cessna Citation XLS+ empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 7,618, with an observed range of USD 933–USD 165,160 (17,704 priced listings; a flight listed more than once counts each time).
- Typical missions ran about 549 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- Right now, 250 empty-leg offers for this model are live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Midsize Jet
- Range
- 3,440 km
- Cruise speed
- 793 km/h
- Max speed
- 800 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,097 m
- Landing runway
- 900 m
- ICAO type
- C56X
Cabin
- Seats
- 8
- Height
- 1.73 m
- Width
- 1.73 m
- Length
- 5.64 m
- Cabin area
- 16.8 m²
- Baggage
- 2.5 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,400
- Fuel burn
- 890 L/h (235 US gal/h)
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,410
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
Best missions
- Midsize charter with strong baggage needs
- Regional and medium-range business days
- Frequent empty-leg availability in Citation fleets
Sources
- A closer look at the Citation XLS+Textron Aviation
- Cessna Citation family overviewTextron Aviation / Cessna
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FAQ
How often does the Cessna Citation XLS+ appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 13,595 empty-leg offers for the Cessna Citation XLS+ from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Cessna Citation XLS+?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Cessna Citation XLS+ corridor was London (LHR) to Geneva (GVA), with 74 listings from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Cessna Citation XLS+?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Cessna Citation XLS+ show a median ask of USD 7,618 across 17,704 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through October 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Cessna Citation XLS+?
The Cessna Citation XLS+ has a published maximum range of 3,440 km.
How many passengers does the Cessna Citation XLS+ seat?
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is configured for up to 8 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Cessna Citation XLS+?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Cessna Citation XLS+ operating cost near USD 3,400 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Cessna Citation XLS+ burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Cessna Citation XLS+ is about 890 liters (235 US gallons) per hour.
What runway length does a Cessna Citation XLS+ need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Cessna Citation XLS+ is about 1,097 m.
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