Midsize jets suit the Bahamas family trip where the luggage is as much a factor as the passenger count. The Learjet 55 suits a full working group or a family traveling together rather than a couple of passengers.
Learjet (Bombardier) introduced the Learjet 55 in 1981. It is used out of the Bahamas partly because it can carry more baggage than most of its class.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Learjet (Bombardier)
- Year introduced: 1981
- Seating: 8 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,165 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 402 knots
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 55.1 feet
- Wingspan: 43.8 feet
- Height: 14.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 60 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Learjet 55 Fits the Bahamas
It typically carries seven to nine passengers with luggage rather than seven passengers or luggage.
A stand-up cabin makes a three or four hour sector comfortable, not just quick.
At 2,165 nautical miles published, and allowing for reserves, a Bahamas departure reaches Toronto, Chicago, and Denver without a stop. How much you are carrying and what the winds are doing will move that, which the operator calculates per trip.
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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 Learjet 55 run $4,000 to $5,200 per hour as of 8/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
Other Midsize Jets Available
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS
- Cessna Citation III
- Cessna Citation VII
- Falcon 20
- Gulfstream G100 / G150 / IAI Astra SPX
- Hawker 750
The full midsize jets category page lists every midsize jet we arrange for Bahamas trips.
Contact
For a quote on a Learjet 55 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.