Empty Leg Flights

When a private jet is chartered for a one-way flight, it must fly back empty to its home base — or reposition for the next booking. That repositioning flight is called a private jet empty leg flight. Since the aircraft is flying regardless, operators offer these seats at a significant discount. The flight itself is identical: the same aircraft, the same crew, the same private terminal experience.

Typically 30–75% off the standard charter price — making empty legs one of the most affordable private jet travel options available. The discount varies depending on the route, aircraft type, and how close to departure the booking happens. Last-minute empty leg availability often comes with the steepest deals — operators want the seat filled rather than flying empty.

Empty legs are fixed in route and date — you fly from A to B on the day the aircraft is already going there, not the other way around. They can also be cancelled or rescheduled if the primary charter changes. This makes them ideal for flexible travelers who can adapt, but less suitable for trips with hard deadlines or fixed return dates.

No. The route and timing are set by the operator's primary charter. What you can sometimes adjust is the departure time within a window, or add a fuel stop — but the origin and destination are fixed. If you need more flexibility, a standard charter is the right option.

If the primary charter is cancelled or rescheduled, the empty leg disappears with it. Cancellations are uncommon but possible. BBAC notifies you immediately and, wherever possible, finds an alternative solution — another empty leg, a repositioning flight, or a standard charter at a fair price.

Submit a request through the form on our website or contact us directly — we confirm availability and send you the details within minutes. Empty legs move fast — sometimes within hours of being listed. If you see something that fits, reach out immediately. We respond 24/7.

Everything from light jets (4–5 seats) to heavy jets and wide-body airliners, depending on what's operating on a given route. Light jet empty legs and heavy jet empty legs are listed regularly — availability changes daily. BBAC works with a global network of operators, and we'll always tell you exactly what aircraft is on the flight and send the full specifications before you book.

Yes. An empty leg is a one-way ticket. Your return can be a commercial flight, another empty leg if one happens to be available, or a standard charter. We can help you plan both directions.

Completely. The aircraft is the same, the crew is the same, and all safety certifications apply identically. The only difference is the price. BBAC works exclusively with operators that meet our compliance and safety standards — the same standards applied to every charter we arrange.

Yes. Many of the empty legs in our network operate on European routes — between major hubs and leisure destinations. Empty leg flights in Europe are particularly common in summer, when charter activity peaks across the Mediterranean and Adriatic. Check current availability.

Travelers with flexible schedules who want affordable private jet travel at a lower entry point. Also ideal for groups — if an empty leg aircraft has 10 seats and you fill them, the per-person cost can be remarkably low. Corporate teams, sports delegations, and event organizers regularly book empty legs when the route and timing align.

The fastest way is to leave a request on our website and tell us which routes or regions interest you. We'll alert you as soon as a matching flight becomes available. You can also browse available flights directly — updated regularly. And if you follow @bbac.aero on Instagram, we post new flights there too, often before they're gone.