Bombardier Challenger 3500 Private Jet Charter
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super mid size jet seating up to 10 passengers, with a 6,296 km (3,400 nm) range and a 1,015 km/h cruise. Charter rates start around $5,000 per hour.
Bombardier Challenger 3500 overview
Bombardier Aerospace introduced the Challenger 3500 in 2022. It belongs to the Super Mid Size Jet class, powered by 2 Honeywell HTF7350 engines. With a 6,296 km range and seating for up to 10, it suits transcontinental and international charter. 2Lun compares live availability and instant quotes for the Challenger 3500 with no membership fees.
Operators list the Bombardier Challenger 3500 as a business jet, and it is chartered the same way as any super mid size jet: by the flight hour, crew and insurance included. Below are the Bombardier Challenger 3500 business jet specifications, hourly charter rates and the routes it is actually flown on. The rest of the range is on the Bombardier Aerospace page.
How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 3500?
Transparent hourly rates — crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance included.
Challenger 3500 specifications
Performance
- Max range
- 6,296 km / 3,400 nm
- Cruise speed
- 1,015 km/h / Mach 0.83
- Service ceiling
- 45,000 ft
- Takeoff distance
- 4,750 ft
Engines
- Manufacturer
- Honeywell
- Model
- HTF7350
- Type
- Turbofan
- Count
- 2
Cabin & dimensions
- Passengers (typical)
- 8
- Passengers (max)
- 10
- Cabin length
- 25.33 ft
- Cabin height
- 6.08 ft
- Baggage
- 106 cu ft
Weights
- Max takeoff
- 37,200 lb
- Empty weight
- 21,500 lb
Cabin amenities
Where the Bombardier Challenger 3500 Actually Flies
Observed movements from ADS-B tracking, not manufacturer claims.
Tracked from ADS-B position reports over the last 12 months: we logged 82,300 movements by this type across 198 airports — about 6,858 a month, or 7.8% of all business aviation movements we observe. Transmits the same CL35 type as the Challenger 350.
Airports where it turns up most
Routes it works most often
Popular Challenger 3500 routes
Range-feasible sectors with estimated charter cost.
Frequently asked questions
How often does the Bombardier Challenger 3500 actually fly?
We tracked 82,300 movements by this type over the last 12 months across 198 airports — roughly 6,858 a month, or 7.8% of all business aviation movements in our data. Transmits the same CL35 type as the Challenger 350.
Where is the Bombardier Challenger 3500 based most often?
The airports where this type turns up most are Teterboro, Dallas, West Palm Beach, Dulles. Chartering from one of these usually means less positioning time added to your quote.
Which routes does the Bombardier Challenger 3500 fly most?
Its busiest tracked sectors are Teterboro–West Palm Beach, Dulles–Teterboro, Teterboro–Dulles. Those pairings have the deepest availability for this type.
How much does it cost to charter a Challenger 3500?
Charter rates for the Bombardier Challenger 3500 typically run $5,000–$7,000 per hour, including crew, fuel, insurance and maintenance. A 2-hour daily minimum usually applies, plus positioning fees.
How far can the Challenger 3500 fly?
The Challenger 3500 has a maximum range of approximately 6,296 km (3,400 nautical miles) with 8 passengers — enough for transcontinental and many international routes.
How many passengers does the Challenger 3500 seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 typically seats 8 passengers and up to 10 in a high-density layout, with 2 crew.
How fast is the Challenger 3500?
The Challenger 3500 cruises at up to 1,015 km/h (548 knots, Mach 0.83), with a service ceiling of 45,000 ft.
How much does a Challenger 3500 cost to buy?
A pre-owned Bombardier Challenger 3500 typically sells for $24,000,000–$26,000,000 (2025 market). Hourly operating cost runs around $3,600.
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