The Cessna Citation M2 is a light jet seating up to 7 passengers, with a 2,870 km (1,550 nm) range and a 893 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $2,800 per hour.
Textron Aviation introduced the Citation M2 in 2013. It belongs to the Light Jet class, powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada FJ44-1AP-21 engines. With a 2,870 km range and seating for up to 7, it suits regional and medium-haul charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the Citation M2 with no membership fees.
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Tracked from ADS-B position reports over the last 12 months (July 2025 – June 2026): we logged 2,021 movements by this type across 60 airports — about 168 a month, or 0.2% of all business aviation movements we observe.
Method: ADS-B position reports filtered to business jet and turboprop ICAO types, counted from aircraft on the ground at tracked airports. Figures reflect observed activity across our airport network, not the worldwide fleet total.
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We tracked 2,021 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 60 airports — roughly 168 a month, or 0.2% of all business aviation movements in our data.
The airports where this type turns up most are Zurich, Stuttgart, Vienna, Valencia. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Its busiest tracked sectors are Zurich–Geneva, Geneva–Zurich, Vienna–Zurich. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
Charter rates for the Cessna Citation M2 typically run $2,800–$4,000 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
The Citation M2 has a maximum range of approximately 2,870 km (1,550 nautical miles) with 6 passengers — enough for regional and medium-haul routes.
The Cessna Citation M2 typically seats 6 passengers and up to 7 in a high-density layout, with 1 crew.
The Citation M2 cruises at up to 893 km/h (482 knots, Mach 0.73), with a service ceiling of 41,000 ft.
A pre-owned Cessna Citation M2 typically sells for $3,500,000–$4,500,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $2,200.
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