The Gulfstream G500 is the 2018 clean-sheet ultra-long-range successor to the G450, with 5,300 nautical miles of range and Gulfstream’s Symmetry flight deck with active-inceptor sidesticks. for Switzerland clients, the G500 is the Gulfstream that covers Europe with a tech stop and the LA basin nonstop at a lower hourly rate than the G600 or G650.
Gulfstream Aerospace delivered the first G500 in 2018, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA engines and using the Symmetry flight deck (touchscreen-primary avionics, active-inceptor sidesticks). The airframe is 91.2 feet long, 86.3 feet wingspan, 25.5 feet tall. Cabin is trimmed for 13 in a typical layout, up to 19 max in a dense configuration.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Long Range Jet
- Manufacturer: Gulfstream Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2018
- Seating: 13 to 19
- Crew: 2
- Range: 5,300 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (~488 kt)
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Length: 91.2 feet
- Wingspan: 86.3 feet
- Height: 25.5 feet
- Baggage volume: 175 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Gulfstream G500 Fits Switzerland
The Gulfstream G500 is built for nonstop intercontinental flying, and Geneva and Zurich are both comfortable with it. 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. Geneva’s 12,795-foot runway is the longest in Switzerland and Zurich’s longest is 12,139 feet, so a full-fuel intercontinental departure is a normal day at either. 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 Gulfstream G500 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 Gulfstream G500 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.