The Bombardier Global 5500 is the Pearl 15 re-engined update to the Global 5000, with 5,900 nautical miles of range and Bombardier’s Vision cabin. for Switzerland clients, the 5500 is the shorter-range Global sibling that will actually depart GVA at close to a full mission load on more days of the year than the larger 6500 or 7500.
Bombardier delivered the first Global 5500 in 2020, re-engining the 5000 airframe with Rolls-Royce Pearl 15 turbofans and updating the cabin to the current Vision standard. The airframe is 96.8 feet long, 94 feet wingspan, 25.5 feet tall. Cabin is trimmed for 13 in a typical layout, up to 16 max.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Bombardier
- Year introduced: 2020
- Seating: 13 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 5,900 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (~488 kt)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 96.8 feet
- Wingspan: 94 feet
- Height: 25.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 195 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Global 5500 Fits Switzerland
Long-range aircraft like the Bombardier Global 5500 are what Swiss clients book when the trip crosses an ocean without a fuel stop. Both airports are fully slot-coordinated. The window is agreed rather than chosen, and that matters more on a long-haul departure than the aircraft does. Geneva needs prior approval for a layover of more than a few hours, so if the aircraft is waiting rather than turning, that is arranged in advance. 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.
- 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 Global 5500 run $11,500 to $14,500 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 Long Range Jets Available
- Bombardier Global 6500
- Bombardier Global 7500
- Bombardier Global 8000
- Dassault Falcon 6X
- Dassault Falcon 8x
- Embraer Lineage 1000
Contact
For a quote on a Global 5500 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.