Private charter between Riga and Zurich starts at US$22,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Riga (RIX) to Zurich (ZRH) and Zurich to Riga — timed and priced alike.
Riga and Zurich lie approximately 1,481 km apart (920 mi / 800 nm) on a direct routing.
From €21,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$22,500 – US$61,500 for a one-way charter between Riga and Zurich, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 15m | 2h 02m – 2h 29m | €30,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 06m | 1h 53m – 2h 19m | €41,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 15m | €30,000 – €42,000 (~US$32,000 – US$45,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 14m | €33,000 – €46,000 (~US$35,000 – US$49,500) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 09m | €36,000 – €50,000 (~US$38,500 – US$54,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 06m | €41,000 – €57,000 (~US$44,000 – US$61,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 06m | €45,000 – €63,000 (~US$48,500 – US$67,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 09m | €49,000 – €69,000 (~US$53,000 – US$74,000) | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Riga–Zurich moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Riga, Latvia: Riga International Airport and Jūrmala Airport.
Zurich, Switzerland: Zürich Airport, Buochs Airport and Mollis Airfield.
| Riga International Airport | Zürich Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EVRA / RIX | LSZH / ZRH |
| Longest hard runway | 10,499 ft | 12,139 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 36 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Jūrmala Airport (8,197 ft, 45 km) · Spilve Aerodrome (3,281 ft, 10 km) · Ādaži Airfield · AMO Plant Heliport · 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)
Pets are welcome on every Riga–Zurich charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Riga–Zurich when the time is right.
The Riga 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$22,500 – US$61,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 15m airborne across the 1,481 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Riga–Zurich charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Zurich to Riga runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
