Cessna Citation CJ1
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Private in every sense
The Cessna Citation CJ1 (Model 525, first sold as the CitationJet) is a small jet for 5 passengers, 6 on some aircraft, with an enclosed toilet. It cruises at about 720 km/h and flies around three hours without a stop, so Vienna to London, Munich to Barcelona or Geneva to Ibiza are all one leg. Cessna built the series from 1993 to 2011, when the Citation M2 replaced it.
Who it suits
Our pick for three or four people on trips of up to two and a half hours when price matters more than a new cabin: it has an enclosed toilet, which the Citation Mustang lacks, and usually costs a little less per hour than the newer M2. The cabin is 1.45 m high, so you sit rather than stand. For six people with luggage, or for longer flights, a Citation CJ2 or Phenom 300 is the better choice.
CitationJet, CJ1 or CJ1+
The original CitationJet was delivered from 1993. It became the CJ1 in 2000, with a new cockpit, and the CJ1+ in 2005, with updated engines. The cabin is the same in all three, so for a passenger the main difference is age and how recently the interior was refurbished. Tell us if you want a CJ1+ and we will only quote those.
Airports
The CJ1 needs about 1,000 m of runway at full weight, so it can use smaller airports such as Lugano, Cannes or Bolzano, closer to where you are going. Some of these need crews trained for them, which we check when we choose the operator. With a full cabin, plan on legs of up to about 1,600 km, which covers most of Central Europe and the western Mediterranean.
Luggage
The holds in the nose and the tail take around 4 standard suitcases, enough for four people with weekend bags. Soft bags pack better than hard cases. Tell us about golf bags or skis when you ask for a quote, as with a full cabin they may not fit.
Inside the Cessna Citation CJ1
A few of the Cessna Citation CJ1 cabins we charter. Every aircraft is a little different, so your quote comes with photos of the exact one.
Cessna Citation CJ1 specifications
- Passengers
- 5-6
- Range
- 2,222 km
- Cruise speed
- 721 km/h
- Maximum altitude
- 41,000 ft
- Cabin height
- 1.45 m
- Cabin width
- 1.47 m
- Cabin length
- 3.35 m
- Baggage
- 59 cu ft (1.7 m³)
- Engines
- 2 × Williams FJ44-1AP
- Take-off distance
- About 991 m at full weight
- Crew
- 1 or 2 pilots
- Lavatory
- Fully enclosed
- Typical catering
- Drinks and snacks
- Built
- 1993 to 2011
- Variants
- CitationJet, CJ1, CJ1+
- Also known as
- Cessna 525, C525, CJ1 Plus
Example Cessna Citation CJ1 flights
Flight times are non-stop. Prices are our estimate for this aircraft, and short trips cost more per hour because positioning weighs more.
Your quote depends on where the aircraft is based, the dates and how far ahead you book.
Flight search can show lower prices because it covers the whole category.
Cessna Citation CJ1 range map
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Cessna Citation CJ1 vs similar aircraft
| Aircraft | Cessna Citation CJ1 | Embraer Phenom 100 | Cessna Citation Mustang | Cessna Citation M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5-6 | 4-6 | 4-5 | 4-6 |
| Range | 2,222 km | 2,182 km | 2,130 km | 2,871 km |
| Speed | 721 km/h | 750 km/h | 630 km/h | 748 km/h |
| Suitcases | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Per flight hour | from €6,000 | from €6,200 | from €5,000 | from €6,300 |
What clients often ask about the Cessna Citation CJ1
How much does it cost to charter a Citation CJ1?
Clients typically pay €6,000 to €9,200 per hour in the air, with positioning included. The price depends mostly on the flight time and on how far the aircraft has to fly to collect you, so it falls when one is already near your departure airport. An empty leg on a CJ1 can cost up to 80% less.
How many passengers fit in a Citation CJ1?
Five in most aircraft, in four club seats and one side-facing seat, and six on some, counting a belted toilet seat that is only used on a full flight. Four travel in comfort.
How far can a Citation CJ1 fly without stopping?
About 2,200 km with a light load, enough for Vienna to London or Munich to Barcelona. With all seats taken and bags, plan on about 1,600 km, which still covers Geneva to Ibiza or Zurich to Rome.
Does the Citation CJ1 have a toilet?
Yes, an enclosed toilet at the back of the cabin, which the smaller Citation Mustang does not have.
Is there Wi-Fi on board?
It depends on the individual aircraft. Tell us you need it and we only quote aircraft that have it.
Citation CJ1, Citation M2 or Citation Mustang?
The Citation M2 has the same cabin in a newer, faster aircraft for a similar price. The Citation Mustang is usually cheaper but smaller, with only an emergency toilet. Our pick is the M2 when one is free, and the CJ1 when one is based closer to you and so comes out cheaper.
