How much does it cost to charter a Bombardier Challenger 3500?
Chartering a Bombardier Challenger 3500 costs from €4,415 to €5,627 per flight hour, all-in excluding landing fees — the range Paramount Business Jets publishes for its category (super-midsize jet), converted at the ECB rate. Manufacturer data: 10 passengers, 6,297 km range, Mach 0.83. The firm price depends on the exact aircraft, date and repositioning; quote within 60 minutes.
Cabin · super-midsize jet
Bombardier Challenger 3500.
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 sits in the super-midsize jet segment, with a cabin seating up to 10 passengers under a 1.83 m ceiling over 7.68 m of length. Its 6,297 km range makes it ideal for regional and continental links, at a maximum speed of Mach 0.83. it is still in production.
Performance
Max range6,297 km (3,400 nm)
Max speed (MMo)Mach 0.83
StatusIn production
Cabin
Passengers10 (max)
Cabin length7.68 m
Cabin width2.19 m
Cabin height1.83 m
Data as of 2026-05 · sources at the foot of the page
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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.
How many passengers can it carry?
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.
What is the indicative charter cost?
Per published broker ranges, chartering an aircraft in this segment (super-midsize jet) runs between €4,400 and €5,650 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.
Is the Challenger 3500 still in service?
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.
Charter a Bombardier Challenger 3500.
Instant estimate
One-way estimate5,000 – 6,500 €
Distance : 729 km (394 nm)Est. flight time : 1.1 hHourly rate (published range) : 4,415 – 5,627 €/h
Formula: great-circle distance × 1.05 → time at manufacturer cruise + 0.3 h taxi → × published hourly rate (Paramount Business Jets, ECB conversion).
Indicative estimate — the firm price depends on aircraft positioning, fees, dates and availability. Exact price on request.
