Paris to Ibiza Private Jet Empty Legs | Ledig Air

The mechanics are straightforward. A Paris-based operator charters a Phenom 300 or Citation XLS+ to a group flying out to Ibiza on a Friday. The group stays for the weekend. The aircraft either deadheads back to Le Bourget empty or the operator finds a paying passenger for that return sector. From mid-July through August, demand for outbound seats is so high that operators sometimes position aircraft from other bases specifically to serve Ibiza, which creates additional empty legs on the inbound run. The corridor also generates empties mid-week when corporate clients fly out for short stays and return on Wednesday or Thursday, leaving a cabin available at short notice.

At 1,243 kilometres, this is comfortably within the range of a light jet, so the Phenom 300 and Citation XLS+ are the workhorses. Both carry six to eight passengers, cruise above FL410, and have no trouble with the sector even in summer heat. For larger groups, the Hawker 800XP appears regularly, offering a slightly wider cabin and a proper stand-up galley area. If the original charter was a super-midsize, you may occasionally find a Challenger 350 empty leg, which is a different experience entirely: a proper flat-floor cabin, room for ten, and a price that reflects it. Challenger 350 empty legs on this corridor tend to list in the €10,000 to €14,000 range, still well below a full charter price for that aircraft type.

The opening parties in late May and early June generate the first wave of private traffic, but the real density of empty legs builds from the last week of June. August is peak in both directions: operators are repositioning aircraft constantly, and a Thursday or Sunday empty leg from Le Bourget to Ibiza, or vice versa, is not unusual to find with 24 to 72 hours' notice. September deserves a mention because the closing-party season (Amnesia, Pacha, DC-10) runs into mid-September, and operators who brought aircraft down for summer charters are flying them back north, often willing to sell those sectors cheaply rather than fly completely empty.

Le Bourget (LFPB) is the natural departure point for private aviation from Paris. The FBOs are well set up for quick turnarounds, and you can be airborne within 20 minutes of arriving at the terminal. On the Ibiza end, the private aviation apron at IBZ sits separate from the commercial terminal, so you clear Spanish customs in a matter of minutes rather than joining the summer queues. Bear in mind that Ibiza airport applies slot restrictions during peak summer, so your operator will have filed slots in advance. Luggage allowances on a Phenom 300 are more limited than on a Hawker or Challenger, so if your group is travelling with large bags or sports equipment, confirm hold capacity before booking.

An empty leg on a Phenom 300 or Citation XLS+ on this corridor typically lists between €4,500 and €9,000 depending on the operator, the day, and how urgently they need the sector filled. Split four ways, that is €1,125 to €2,250 per person, which compares very favourably with a business-class commercial return once you factor in transfer time, airport time, and the fact that you land at a private terminal. Ledig Air connects you directly with the EASA-certified operator, with no broker layer taking a cut. Founding operators on the platform retain 100 per cent of revenue on their first ten bookings, which means they have a genuine incentive to price attractively to build their review history.