Private charter between Funchal and Zurich starts at US$50,500 aboard a midsize jet.
We fly Funchal (FNC) ⇄ Zurich (ZRH) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Funchal and Zurich lie approximately 2,688 km apart (1,670 mi / 1,451 nm) on a direct routing.
From €47,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Funchal to Zurich (and Zurich to Funchal) ranges from US$50,500 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$131,000 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 46m | 3h 23m – 4h 09m | €47,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 29m | 3h 08m – 3h 50m | €64,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 46m | €47,000 – €65,000 (~US$50,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 43m | €52,000 – €65,000 (~US$55,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 34m | €56,000 – €65,000 (~US$60,500 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 29m | €64,000 – €90,000 (~US$69,000 – US$96,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 29m | €71,000 – €93,000 (~US$76,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 34m | €77,000 – €93,000 (~US$83,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Funchal and Zurich? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Funchal, Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport and Porto Santo Airport.
Zurich, Switzerland: Zürich Airport, Buochs Airport and Mollis Airfield.
| Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | Zürich Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LPMA / FNC | LSZH / ZRH |
| Longest hard runway | 9,110 ft | 12,139 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 192 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 5,910 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,180 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 6,210 ft spare |
2,410 km 950 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 5,610 ft spare |
3,700 km 340 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 5,832 ft spare |
3,650 km 290 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 4,910 ft spare |
3,900 km 540 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 3,534 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,240 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 4,180 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,566 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 4,210 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,040 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 4,418 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,860 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 3,670 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,040 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 3,810 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,440 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 4,320 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,040 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,110 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,900 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 3,310 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,752 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 3,110 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,600 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 4,310 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,585 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Porto Santo Airport (9,861 ft, 58 km) · Porto Moniz Helipad · Buochs Airport (6,561 ft, 55 km) · Mollis Airfield (5,905 ft, 57 km) · Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield (4,232 ft, 57 km) · Neuhausen ob Eck Airfield (4,094 ft, 64 km)
We publish the price band (US$50,500 – US$131,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every Funchal–Zurich charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
The Funchal to Zurich route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$50,500 – US$131,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 3h 46m gate to gate across the 2,688 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Funchal–Zurich charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Funchal–Zurich charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
