Aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 3500
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super midsize jet with up to 9 seats and 5,741 km range. Compare verified specs below with live empty-leg availability on EmptyJet.
2231 live empty legs on EmptyJet
- Seats
- 9
- Range
- 5,741 km
- Cruise
- 870 km/h
- Hourly
- $3,800
About this aircraft
The Challenger 3500 is Bombardier's current super-midsize flagship in the 300/350 lineage—emphasizing a redesigned cabin, quieter interior, and modern passenger experience on the proven 350 performance envelope.
Bombardier markets it as the most thoughtfully designed cabin in its class while retaining the hot/high and range strengths operators expect from Challenger midsize twins. It is the new-build answer for 350-family buyers.
Choose 3500 when you want the latest Challenger cabin without stepping into Challenger 650 heavy-jet economics.
EmptyJet market activity
- On EmptyJet, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 appeared in 972 empty-leg offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026, according to EmptyJet.
- Its busiest corridor was Van Nuys (VNY) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE), listed 10 times over that period.
- Inventory spanned 671 routes and 7 operators across the EmptyJet catalog.
- Priced Bombardier Challenger 3500 empty legs centered on a median ask of USD 13,101, with an observed range of USD 3,991–USD 67,802 (1,487 priced listings).
- Typical missions ran about 700 km one-way on the median EmptyJet listing.
- As of the latest catalog refresh, 55 empty-leg offers for this model remain live on EmptyJet.
Performance
- Category
- Super Midsize Jet
- Range
- 5,741 km
- Cruise speed
- 870 km/h
- Max speed
- 870 km/h
- Takeoff runway
- 1,460 m
- Landing runway
- 810 m
- ICAO type
- CL35
Cabin
- Seats
- 9
- Height
- 1.85 m
- Width
- 2.19 m
- Length
- 7.68 m
- Cabin area
- 35.3 m²
- Baggage
- 3.0 m³
Operating economics
- Typical hourly cost
- USD 3,800
- Fuel burn
- 280 L/h
- Fuel cost / hour
- USD 1,680
- Manufacturer
- Bombardier
Best missions
- Latest-generation super-midsize trips
- Premium cabin continental and near-ocean sectors
- Challenger 3500 empty legs as fleets grow
Sources
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FAQ
How often does the Bombardier Challenger 3500 appear on EmptyJet?
EmptyJet recorded 972 empty-leg offers for the Bombardier Challenger 3500 from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
Which empty-leg route is busiest for the Bombardier Challenger 3500?
On EmptyJet, the busiest Bombardier Challenger 3500 corridor was Van Nuys (VNY) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE), with 10 listings from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026.
What is a typical empty-leg price for the Bombardier Challenger 3500?
Priced EmptyJet listings for the Bombardier Challenger 3500 show a median ask of USD 13,101 across 1,487 priced offers from January 1, 2026 through July 26, 2026. Final quotes still vary by route, date, and operator.
What is the range of the Bombardier Challenger 3500?
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 has a published maximum range of 5,741 km.
How many passengers does the Bombardier Challenger 3500 seat?
The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is configured for up to 9 passengers.
What is the typical hourly cost of a Bombardier Challenger 3500?
EmptyJet reference data places typical Bombardier Challenger 3500 operating cost near USD 3,800 per flight hour. Charter quotes vary by route, operator, and availability.
How much fuel does a Bombardier Challenger 3500 burn?
Reference fuel burn for the Bombardier Challenger 3500 is about 280 liters per hour.
What runway length does a Bombardier Challenger 3500 need?
Published takeoff runway requirement for the Bombardier Challenger 3500 is about 1,460 m.
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