Dassault Falcon 20 Private Jet | Specifications, Pictures, and Dimensions

Jet Charter Switzerland arranges private charter across Switzerland and the wider European market, and the Dassault Falcon 20 is one of the aircraft we are asked about most often in this class.

Performance and Cabin

Category: Midsize Jet
Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
Year introduced: 1965
Seating: 8 to 10
Crew: 2
Range: 1,810 nautical miles
Cruise speed: 400 knots
Service ceiling: 42,000 feet
Length: 56.3 feet
Wingspan: 53.5 feet
Height: 17.4 feet
Baggage volume: 60 cubic feet
Lavatory: Enclosed

Why the Falcon 20 Fits Switzerland

The Dassault Falcon 20 is a midsize answer to the Switzerland-to-Europe run, with the cabin for a working flight and the range for the longer end of the continent. Geneva requires approval for a layover beyond a few hours, and caps parking harder still during peak events, so a Geneva day trip is planned around the ground time. The alpine fields are a different question at this size, and whether Sion or Bern works for a given trip is an operator performance calculation rather than a rule of thumb. 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 Falcon 20 run $4,500 to $5,800 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 Midsize Jets Available

Contact

For a quote on a Falcon 20 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.

Switzerland Dassault Falcon 20 Charter