Charter a Challenger 850
Range
5,206 km
Speed
850 km/h
Passenger seats
14 Seats
Category
Large Jets
Bombardier Challenger 850 Overview
The Bombardier Challenger 850 is a large-cabin business jet derived from the CRJ200 regional aircraft and manufactured by Bombardier Aerospace in Canada. It offers one of the most spacious cabins in its category, accommodating up to 14 passengers with generous headroom and a wide, flat-floor layout. Designed primarily for group transport, corporate shuttles and VIP missions, it provides reliable performance on medium-range routes of around 2,800 nautical miles. From a passenger perspective, the emphasis is on space, comfort and cabin volume rather than speed or range.
Aircraft Features
Range and Performance
The Bombardier Challenger 850 offers a maximum range of approximately 2,800 nautical miles (5,185 km). This supports non-stop flights such as London to Dubai or New York to Los Angeles with a typical passenger load. Its performance suits medium- to long-haul missions while prioritising cabin space and stable cruise, offering passengers direct routing and reduced travel time on busy intercontinental sectors.
Cabin Comfort and Configuration
The Challenger 850 cabin is one of the most spacious in its class, typically seating 13–16 passengers in flexible arrangements that include lounge and club-style seating with a fully enclosed lavatory and galley. Its interior retains generous headroom and legroom derived from its regional-jet origins, with options for conference/dining tables and custom layouts that suit groups or corporate travel.
Onboard Amenities
The Challenger 850’s three-zone stand-up cabin accommodates up to 14–16 passengers with large comfortable seats and sofas, a substantial forward galley with oven, fridge and microwave, and both forward and aft enclosed lavatories. Passenger comfort is enhanced with digital entertainment displays, touch-screen cabin controls, in-flight mapping, satellite communication and Wi-Fi, plus ample baggage capacity accessible in flight.
Technology and Flight Deck
The Challenger 850 uses the Collins Pro Line 4 integrated avionics suite with an all-glass cockpit that includes multiple digital displays, dual communication/navigation radios and advanced systems such as TCAS, EGPWS and weather radar, all of which enhance situational awareness and operational safety. This robust flight deck, derived from its commercial airliner origins, supports reliable performance across varied flight conditions.
Bombardier Challenger 850 Certification
The Challenger 850 originated as the Challenger SE in 1996 and was rebranded as the Challenger 850 in 2006, deriving from the Bombardier CRJ200 regional jet. It received its type certification for commercial and private operation in 2006 after reconfiguration for the business-jet market. Production continued until 2012, with deliveries marking its operational entry following certification.
How much does it cost to charter a Bombardier Challenger 850?
Prices to charter a private jet will start on average as low as 5,500€ to up to 13,000€ an hour. The actual charter price will be significantly impacted by various factors, such as the size of the aircraft, the lead time before takeoff, the flight time, the positioning of flights and other factors that your advisors take into account while building your offers. Here are some popular routes with price estimates for a Challenger 850 included:
| Bombardier Challenger 850 | ||||
| From | Manchester | Barcelona | Biggin Hill | Liverpool |
| To | Marrakesh | Ibiza | Luxembourg | |
| Aircraft Category | Large Jet | Large Jet | Large Jet | Large Jet |
| Flight Time | 03:30 | 00:55 | 01:30 | 03:00 |
| Price | 41,500 | 27,000 | 27,000 | 27,000 |
| Passengers | 10-14 | 10-14 | 10-14 | 10-14 |
About the Manufacturer
Bombardier
Bombardier, a Canadian aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Montreal, has refined its focus on the business aviation sector. It produces two key families of corporate jets—the Challenger and Global series—recognized for long-range performance, comfort and reliability. The Global 7500, among its flagship aircraft, exemplifies the company’s commitment to innovation in spacious, high-performance private jets. Bombardier’s business-jet expertise aligns closely with Simply Jet’s values of comfort, reliability and excellence.
Why choose Simply Jet
At Simply Jet, we redefine reliability and convenience in private aviation.
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