For a Bahamas weekend with four or five people, a light jet is normally where the conversation lands. The Cessna Citation Ultra is a practical fit for a small party crossing to the islands together.
Cessna (Textron Aviation) introduced the Cessna Citation Ultra in 1994. Every Cessna Citation Ultra we arrange flies with an operator certified under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Light Jet
- Manufacturer: Cessna (Textron Aviation)
- Year introduced: 1994
- Seating: 7 to 8
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,710 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 427 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 48.9 feet
- Wingspan: 52.2 feet
- Height: 15 feet
- Baggage volume: 67 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Cessna Citation Ultra Fits the Bahamas
Baggage capacity handles a weekend group comfortably, though golf and dive gear should be flagged early.
Runway performance keeps a good number of Out Island airports available, subject to the operator’s numbers.
Published range is 1,710 nautical miles, which puts New York, Houston, and Boston within a single sector of the Bahamas once reserves are allowed for. Payload and weather on the day decide the real limit, and the operator runs those numbers before the trip is confirmed.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Cessna Citation Ultra run $3,300 to $4,500 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Light Jets Available
- Beechjet 400A
- Cessna Citation Bravo
- Cessna Citation CJ2
- Cessna Citation CJ3
- Cessna Citation Encore
- Cessna Citation II
The full light jets category page lists every light jet we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Cessna Citation Ultra charter to or from the Bahamas, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or visit our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.