So, how much luggage space is in a private jet? If you need lots of room, Embraer’s Legacy 600/650/650E series offers 27% more baggage storage than the next aircraft type – 286 cubic feet, based on data supplied by Conklin & de Decker. In second place is Gulfstream’s G V/500/550 models at 202 cubic feet. The third cluster at 195 cubic feet of storage is the Gulfstream 650/650E, Bombardier Global Express XRS/5000/6000 series with the base Global Express at 195 cubic feet of storage. In most luggage space at 169 cubic feet, the next grouping is the Gulfstream GIV/IVSP/450/350/300 and related series.
Choosing the right private jet for your trip sometimes comes down to how much baggage do you have. Still, when comparing private jets’ luggage capacity, it’s worth noting volume is generally reported in cubic feet, but you will find it split between internal and external storage. While external storage does not mean your luggage is being strapped to the wing, at least some storage areas are not accessible to the passenger cabin. Simultaneously, the internal volume doesn’t mean that the baggage will be in the passenger cabin with you. It simply means that the baggage area is accessible in-flight from the passenger cabin. Even with internal storage, the baggage is loaded through a separate door or hatch so you won’t be disturbed by having bags loaded or unloaded.
How do cubic feet compare to your actual luggage? XOJET, which offers the Legacy 650 as an on-demand charter option, says it can take 10 golf bags, nine suitcases, and six carry-on bags. If you have an odd size or oversize luggage, make sure you have measurements when you are talking to your broker or provider. It has to fit in either through a luggage hatch or the main cabin door. Also, think about weight. Aircraft not only have maximum limits, but weight also has to be balanced, so it’s important to allow the pros to figure out the logistics ahead of time.
Aircraft Name | Baggage Volume Internal | Baggage Volume External |
---|---|---|
42 | 325 | |
Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000 | 134 | |
131 | ||
131 | ||
131 | ||
131 | ||
131 | ||
131 | ||
Dassault Aviation Falcon 7X | 140 | |
140 | ||
Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 | 127 | |
127 | ||
127 | ||
127 | ||
127 | ||
127 | ||
127 | ||
128 | 302 | |
160 | ||
128 | ||
1,925 | ||
75 | 565 | |
814 | ||
1,200 | ||
115 | ||
115 | ||
115 | ||
115 | ||
115 | ||
115 | ||
115 | ||
Bombardier Challenger 650 | 115 | |
202 | ||
100 | 292 | |
100 | 415 | |
100 | 463 | |
157 | ||
157 | ||
157 | ||
157 | ||
157 | ||
157 | ||
157 | ||
157 | ||
169 | ||
169 | ||
226 | ||
169 | ||
169 | ||
169 | ||
Gulfstream G450 | 169 | |
Gulfstream G500 | 175 | |
Gulfstream G550 | 226 | |
Gulfstream G650 | 195 | |
195 | ||
Gulfstream G700 | ||
Bombardier Global 5000 | 195 | |
Bombardier Global 6000 | 195 | |
Bombardier Global 7500 | ||
Bombardier Global 8000 | ||
Bombardier Global Express | 190 | |
Bombardier Global Express XRS | 195 | |
286 | ||
286 | ||
286 | ||
323 | 120 | |
323 | 120 |