The Challenger 605 is the mid-2000s refresh of the 604 that keeps the same 4,000 nautical mile range but adds Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics, a larger cabin window standard, and a more modern IFE. for Switzerland clients who want current-generation heavy jet ride quality without paying the 650 hourly rate, the 605 is the value quote we run most often.
Bombardier delivered the first Challenger 605 in 2006, replacing the 604. The airframe carries GE CF34-3B turbofans and the same overall dimensions as the 604 (68.3 feet long, 64.3 feet wingspan, 20.7 feet tail height). The interior refresh brought larger oval windows, updated cabin electronics, and better acoustic treatment. Production ran through 2015 when the 650 became the current-production model.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Heavy Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 9 to 12
- Crew: 2
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 470 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 68.3 feet
- Wingspan: 64.3 feet
- Height: 20.7 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Challenger 605 Fits Switzerland
Heavy jets such as the Bombardier Challenger 605 fly the long Swiss routings, and Geneva and Zurich both have the runway and the handling for them. Geneva has one runway and is fully slot-coordinated, so the departure window is agreed in advance and your advisor confirms it as part of the booking. Zurich stops scheduling late in the evening and enforces a firm curfew after that, and the private terminals close earlier still. If your day is likely to run long, that changes the plan. Your advisor will confirm what the operator can actually do on your dates before anything is booked.
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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 Challenger 605 run $8,000 to $10,000 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 Heavy Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 650
- Cessna Citation Hemisphere
- Challenger 600
- Challenger 601
- Challenger 604
- Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 605 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.