Challenger 3500

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 offers a maximum range of about 6,297 km (3,400 nautical miles). This figure reflects a typical load; the real passenger count, baggage and wind conditions reduce effective range. Like any aircraft in its segment (super-midsize jet), it reaches that range at a high cruise speed, which determines the city pairs it can link directly. In practice, an aircraft of this segment places most European pairs such as Paris–Nice or Geneva–London within non-stop reach, subject to payload and weather on the day.

The cabin seats up to 10 passengers in maximum configuration. With 7.68 m of cabin length and 1.83 m of height, the real layout often favours space and comfort over seat count. Most charter configurations slightly reduce capacity to gain living zones, a lounge or a night area depending on the segment. Beyond seat count, the standing room, galley and baggage hold shape the real experience: a super-midsize jet typically offers a refreshment galley and a compact lavatory for the route.

As a guide, chartering an aircraft in this segment (super-midsize jet) runs around €6,800 per hour all-in, excluding variable landing fees by destination. The real rate depends on the specific aircraft, availability, season and empty repositioning distance. A quote request returns a firm all-in price within sixty minutes. The figure is for the whole aircraft, not per seat, and includes crew, fuel and standard handling; an empty-leg repositioning flight in the same category can cut it sharply when the dates align. A two-hour minimum applies.

Yes, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 is still in production. Aircraft offered for charter are operated by ARGUS Gold or Wyvern Wingman certified carriers, a guarantee of high safety and maintenance standards whatever the aircraft's age. Availability varies by region and season, so the specific tail offered may differ in age, cabin and configuration; our advisors confirm the exact aircraft, its photos and amenities with every firm quote. To charter it, a single request returns the available aircraft, their operators and a firm all-in price, which you can compare before committing.