Charter a Citation M2 or M2 Gen2 Private Jet
Get an Instant Citation M2 & M2 Gen2 Charter Cost Estimate
Private Jets Type:
Light Jet
Estimated Price Per Hour:
$2,500 – $3,200
Seating:
up to 7
Citation M2 and M2 Gen2 Private Charter Flights
The Cessna Citation M2 is a light jet built in Wichita, Kansas. It seats up to seven passengers and can be flown by a single pilot. It cruises at up to 404 knots and needs about 3,210 ft of runway, so it can fly into smaller airports closer to where you’re going. It’s a good fit for short business trips and weekend flights of one to three hours.
The newer Citation M2 Gen2 has the same performance with an updated cockpit and cabin. When you book through Mercury Jets, we’ll quote whichever version is available near your departure airport.
Citation M2 Charter Rates
The average cost to charter a Citation M2 is around $2,500 to $3,200 per hour. The final price depends on the operator, the aircraft’s age and your travel dates. For rates and availability, fill in the flight request form or call our agents 24/7 at +1 (212) 840-8000.
Citation M2 Overview
Cessna launched the Citation M2 in September 2011 as the successor to the Citation CJ1+. The first M2 flew in March 2012. Its two Williams FJ44-1AP-21 turbofans, each rated at 1,965 lb of thrust, make it about 20 knots faster than the CJ1+. It climbs to 41,000 ft in about 24 minutes, above most airline traffic and rough weather.
The cockpit has Garmin G3000 avionics with touchscreen controllers. Weather radar and terrain and traffic warning systems are standard.
For more information on chartering a Citation M2, price out your flight above or call our agents 24/7 at +1 (212) 840-8000.
Citation M2 Gen2
Textron Aviation unveiled the Citation M2 Gen2 in October 2021, at the same time as the Citation XLS Gen2. The first one was delivered in April 2022. Speed, range and runway needs stay the same as the original M2. The changes are mostly in the cockpit and cabin.
Pilots get more legroom and the option of autothrottles, which hold the selected speed and ease the workload on a single-pilot flight. Passengers get a new interior design and cabin lighting they can control from a phone app. There’s also wireless phone charging and extra storage you can reach during the flight.
The next model, the Citation M2 Gen3, has already flown and is expected to enter service in 2027. It adds Garmin Emergency Autoland, which can land the jet by itself if the pilot becomes incapacitated.
General Performance
| Max Cruise Speed | 404 KTAS |
|---|---|
| Max Range | 1,550 nm |
| Certified Ceiling | 41,000 ft |
| Takeoff Distance | 3,210 ft |
| Landing Distance | 2,590 ft |
| Engines | 2 × Williams FJ44-1AP-21 |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 10,700 lb |
Textron figures for the Citation M2 Gen2. Range is for a ferry flight at long-range cruise with NBAA IFR reserves.
Cabin Size
| Length | 11 ft |
|---|---|
| Width | 4 ft 10 in |
| Height | 4 ft 9 in |
| Baggage | 45.6 cu ft, 725 lb |
Citation M2 Interior
The main cabin has four seats facing each other in a club layout. Extra seating varies by aircraft. At 4 ft 9 in high, the cabin is built for sitting rather than walking around, which is normal for a light jet on flights of a few hours.
Bags go in compartments in the nose and tail. Together they hold 45.6 cu ft, enough for a weekend bag and a carry-on per passenger on most trips. If you’re flying with golf clubs or skis, tell us when you book so we can check that they’ll fit.
FAQ: Citation M2 and M2 Gen2
Textron lists a maximum range of 1,550 nm (about 1,780 miles) for the M2 Gen2. That’s for a ferry flight with no passengers. With people and bags on board, it still covers trips like New York to Miami, Chicago to Dallas or Los Angeles to Denver nonstop.
Up to about 4 hours on full fuel. A full cabin means carrying less fuel, so with every seat taken, plan on shorter legs.
About 3,210 ft to take off at maximum weight and 2,590 ft to land.
Up to seven, plus the pilot. Some operators fly the M2 with two pilots, which leaves room for six passengers.
The M2 Gen2 has the same speed, range and runway performance. The differences are inside: more cockpit legroom, optional autothrottles, a redesigned cabin with app-controlled lighting, wireless charging and storage you can reach in flight.
