The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is the 2022 cabin-update to the Challenger 350 and the newest super midsize Switzerland charter clients can quote today. Everything the 350 does at GVA, the 3500 does with a modernized cabin (voice-activated cabin controls, wireless charging, a redesigned seat), longer range, and the Bombardier ES program on the emissions side.
Bombardier certified the Challenger 3500 in 2022 as the successor to the 350, with the same Honeywell HTF7350 airframe and engine package underneath a fully redesigned cabin. Seats nine to ten, cruises at 470 knots to 45,000 feet, delivers 3,400 nautical miles of range (200 nm gain over the 350), and carries 106 cubic feet of baggage.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier
- Year introduced: 2022
- Seating: 9 to 10
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,400 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 470 knots
- Service ceiling: 45,000 feet
- Length: 68.7 feet
- Wingspan: 69 feet
- Height: 20 feet
- Baggage volume: 106 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Belted
Why the Bombardier Challenger 3500 Fits Switzerland
Super-midsize aircraft like the Bombardier Challenger 3500 open up the routes that a midsize cabin cannot quite hold, without stepping up to a heavy jet. Geneva’s 12,795-foot runway and Zurich’s 12,139-foot main runway both suit the class at full fuel. Switzerland is inside Schengen but outside the EU customs union, so goods are still declared even when passports are not checked, and that is worth knowing before the bags are packed. Which airport makes sense depends on where you are actually going, and we will say so when we present the first quote.
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Switzerland-Specific Patterns We Plan Around
Charter demand in Switzerland concentrates around ski season, running December through March,
with Samedan (LSZS) and Bern-Belp (LSZB) seeing the heaviest private traffic during that period.
The World Economic Forum at Davos drives January demand to a sharp peak in eastern Switzerland.
Art Basel in June, the Locarno Film Festival in August, and the Montreux Jazz Festival over the summer
each bring concentrated charter demand. Geneva (GVA) and Zurich (ZRH) handle the bulk of inbound
and outbound flights, with Euroairport Basel-Mulhouse (BSL) serving the Basel corridor. Slot and
ground-handler coordination matters at all three; your advisor plans around it from the outset.
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 Bombardier Challenger 3500 run $7,000 to $9,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date. Contact us for a Switzerland quote tailored to your specific itinerary.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
- Citation X / 10
Contact
For a quote on a Bombardier Challenger 3500 charter in or out of Switzerland, head to 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 National Business Aviation Association sets the broader operating standards we work within.
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.