Fly private between Bordeaux and Zurich from US$9,500 for a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV). Get an instant quote.
We fly Bordeaux (BOD) ⇄ Zurich (ZRH) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Bordeaux and Zurich lie approximately 771 km apart (479 mi / 416 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$28,000 for a one-way charter between Bordeaux and Zurich, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. 6-8 seats and 3,700 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 28m | 1h 19m – 1h 37m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 23m | 1h 15m – 1h 31m | €13,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 28m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 26m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 23m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 23m | €13,000 – €18,000 (~US$14,000 – US$19,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 21m | €14,000 – €20,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 18m | €16,000 – €22,000 (~US$17,000 – US$23,500) | 6-8 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
On Bordeaux–Zurich, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Bordeaux, France: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport.
Zurich, Switzerland: Zürich Airport, Buochs Airport and Mollis Airfield.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Bordeaux: Bordeaux (BOD); Zurich: Zurich (ZRH).
Observed traffic points to a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean, on the departures logged so far.
Bordeaux→Zurich runs about 8 minutes longer in the flights we have logged so far.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux → Zurich | 9 | 82 min | 70 min | Pilatus PC-12 (2) |
| Zurich → Bordeaux | 11 | 74 min | — | Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (2), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2) |
20 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | Zürich Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFBD / BOD | LSZH / ZRH |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 12,139 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 162 ft | 1,417 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Bordeaux to Zurich can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport has 10,171 ft and Zürich Airport 12,139 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 771 km.
Alternates within range: Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (4,416 ft, 41 km) · Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats (2,625 ft, 17 km) · Aérodrome d'Andernos · Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield · 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)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Bordeaux and Zurich.
See the guide range — US$9,500 – US$28,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
Bordeaux–Zurich is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$28,000 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 28m gate to gate across the 771 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Bordeaux–Zurich charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Bordeaux–Zurich charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Zurich to Bordeaux runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
