Get an indicative cost estimate for ACMI, wet lease, dry lease or charter — any aircraft type. No registration required.
The ACMIhub Lease Calculator provides indicative cost ranges for short and medium-term aircraft leases. Estimates are based on current market rates (May 2026) and are intended as a budgeting guide — not a formal quotation.
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ACMI / Wet lease
Aircraft + full crew + maintenance + insurance. Lessor bears operational cost.
Dry lease
Aircraft only. All-in monthly rate; lessee handles crew, MX and insurance.
Damp lease
Aircraft + crew. Maintenance and insurance by the lessee.
Charter
Trip-based pricing for irregular operations. Higher rate, shorter commitment.
Cargo
Dedicated freighter rates. Based on aircraft size and route economics.
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Create free account →The calculator gives you a range. Here's what determines where in that range your actual rate will land.
Aircraft type and age
Narrowbodies (737, A320) are commoditised — tight rate bands. Widebodies have more variance. Newer aircraft with lower maintenance burden command higher rates.
Engine type
Fuel-efficient engine variants (CFM LEAP, PW1100G) may command modest premiums due to lower fuel burn, which reduces the lessee's operating cost.
Crew base location
ACMI crew costs depend on their base. Crew positioned in high-cost markets (Western Europe, Australia) cost more than those based in Eastern Europe, Middle East or Southeast Asia.
Season and timing
Peak season (European summer, Asian Golden Week, Hajj) commands 10–25% premiums over shoulder season. Last-minute AOG sourcing can push rates significantly higher.
Minimum block hour guarantee
Most ACMI contracts guarantee the lessor a minimum monthly block hours (typically 200–300 BH/month). Higher minimums give the lessor revenue certainty and may reduce the per-BH rate.
Route economics
Short-haul, high-frequency routes accumulate block hours faster, improving lessor utilization. Long-haul operations may command premium rates.
Aircraft age and condition
Younger aircraft in full-life condition command significantly higher dry lease rates. A 5-year-old A320neo may lease for 20–30% more per month than a 12-year-old A320ceo.
Green time remaining on engines and LLPs
More remaining time before the next major maintenance event = lower near-term cost for the lessee = higher market rate for the lessor.
Market supply and demand
When a type is in short supply (e.g. A320neo following a production ramp-up delay), lessors hold pricing power. In oversupply, lessees negotiate aggressively.
Credit quality of lessee
Lessors price credit risk into dry lease rates. A well-capitalised flag carrier pays less than a startup airline. Deposits and maintenance reserves also vary by credit profile.
Lease term
Shorter terms (1–2 years) typically command higher monthly rates than long-term placements (5+ years) due to remarketing risk and transition costs for the lessor.
Redelivery conditions
If the lessor agrees to accept redelivery in a lower condition (e.g. half-life rather than full-life), the lessee pays less monthly but may face higher return costs at lease end.
| Cost Element | ACMI / Wet | Damp | Dry | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft | Lessor | Lessor | Lessor | Lessor |
| Flight Crew | Lessor | Lessor | Lessee | Lessor |
| Maintenance | Lessor | Lessee | Lessee | Lessor |
| Insurance | Lessor | Lessee | Lessee | Lessor |
| Fuel | Lessee | Lessee | Lessee | Included |
| Navigation charges | Lessee | Lessee | Lessee | Included |
| Airport fees | Lessee | Lessee | Lessee | Included |
| Cabin crew | Varies | Varies | Lessee | Lessor |
Actual cost allocation depends on specific contract terms. The above reflects market conventions.
The aircraft needs to fly from the lessor's base to yours at lease start. This is typically at the lessee's expense and can add €15,000–€50,000+ depending on distance.
In ACMI, if crew are based in Dublin but operating from Istanbul, hotel accommodation and deadhead flights add real cost. Always clarify in the lease.
You pay for 250 BH/month even if you only fly 180. If your schedule doesn't use the minimum, you still owe it. Model your utilization carefully before agreeing to minimums.
Returning the aircraft to agreed condition at lease end can cost $500K–$2M+ depending on maintenance status, damage and whether a heavy check is due.
ACMI includes insurance — but the deductible can be $500K or more per incident. Understand who bears the deductible before signing.
Power-by-the-Hour contributions build a maintenance reserve, but if you overfly engines beyond reserve assumptions, shortfalls become your liability.
The calculator gives you a range. ACMIhub gives you actual proposals from verified lessors — with specs, Trust Scores and your specific dates and base.