Aircraft

EMBRAER 135

The EMBRAER 135 is a heavy jet with up to 13 seats and 6,020 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.

233 live empty legs on EmptyJet

Seats
13
Range
6,020 km
Cruise
828 km/h
Hourly
$4,300
EMBRAER 135

About this aircraft

Embraer 135 designations in business aviation usually point to ERJ-135-based Legacy and corporate shuttle platforms—compact regional-jet derivatives with executive interiors.

They offer more cabin length than light jets with airliner-derived systems and support. Exact fit depends on completion; many serve corporate shuttles moving mid-size groups on regional stages.

Relevant when you need regional-jet capacity in a smaller ERJ footprint without stepping up to E-Jet or Lineage volume.

EmptyJet market activity

  1. On EmptyJet, the EMBRAER 135 appeared in 855 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
  2. Its busiest corridor was Buckingham (23VA) to Charlotte (CLT), listed 31 times over that period.
  3. Inventory spanned 89 routes across the EmptyJet catalog.
  4. Priced EMBRAER 135 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 8,900, with an observed range of USD 4,000–USD 201,000 (857 priced listings).
  5. Typical missions ran about 413 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
  6. As of the latest catalog refresh, 3 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.

Performance

Category
Heavy Jet
Range
6,020 km
Cruise speed
828 km/h
Max speed
850 km/h
Takeoff runway
1,760 m
Landing runway
823 m
ICAO type
E135

Cabin

Seats
13
Height
1.82 m
Width
2.10 m
Length
12.80 m
Cabin area
45.9 m²
Baggage
6.8 m³

Operating economics

Typical hourly cost
USD 4,300
Fuel burn
345 L/h
Fuel cost / hour
USD 2,070
Manufacturer
Embraer

Best missions

  • ERJ-135-based corporate shuttle missions
  • Mid-capacity executive group travel
  • Specialized Embraer 135 VIP charter

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FAQ

How often does the EMBRAER 135 appear on EmptyJet?

EmptyJet recorded 855 empty-leg offers for the EMBRAER 135 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.

Which empty-leg route is busiest for the EMBRAER 135?

On EmptyJet, the busiest EMBRAER 135 corridor was Buckingham (23VA) to Charlotte (CLT), with 31 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.

What is a typical empty-leg price for the EMBRAER 135?

Priced EmptyJet listings for the EMBRAER 135 show a median ask of USD 8,900 across 857 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.

What is the range of the EMBRAER 135?

The EMBRAER 135 has a published maximum range of 6,020 km.

How many passengers does the EMBRAER 135 seat?

The EMBRAER 135 is configured for up to 13 passengers.

What is the typical hourly cost of a EMBRAER 135?

EmptyJet reference data places typical EMBRAER 135 operating cost near USD 4,300 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.

How much fuel does a EMBRAER 135 burn?

Reference fuel burn for the EMBRAER 135 is about 345 liters per hour.

What runway length does a EMBRAER 135 need?

Published takeoff runway requirement for the EMBRAER 135 is about 1,760 m.

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