Private charter between Keflavik and Zurich starts at US$49,500 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Keflavik (KEF) to Zurich (ZRH) and Zurich to Keflavik — timed and priced alike.
Keflavik and Zurich lie approximately 2,631 km apart (1,635 mi / 1,421 nm) on a direct routing.
From €46,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Expect US$49,500 – US$129,000 for a one-way charter between Keflavik 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 3h 41m | 3h 19m – 4h 03m | €46,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 25m | 3h 05m – 3h 46m | €63,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 3h 41m | €46,000 – €65,000 (~US$49,500 – US$69,500) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 3h 39m | €51,000 – €65,000 (~US$54,500 – US$70,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 30m | €55,000 – €65,000 (~US$59,500 – US$70,000) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 25m | €63,000 – €88,000 (~US$68,000 – US$95,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 25m | €70,000 – €93,000 (~US$75,000 – US$100,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 30m | €76,000 – €93,000 (~US$81,500 – 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.
Jet charter costs between Keflavik and Zurich are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book. 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:
Keflavik, Iceland: Keflavik International Airport and Reykjavík Domestic Airport.
Zurich, Switzerland: Zürich Airport, Buochs Airport and Mollis Airfield.
| Keflavik International Airport | Zürich Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | BIKF / KEF | LSZH / ZRH |
| Longest hard runway | 10,056 ft | 12,139 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 171 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 6,856 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,109 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 7,156 ft spare |
2,410 km 879 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 6,556 ft spare |
3,700 km 411 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 6,778 ft spare |
3,650 km 361 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 5,856 ft spare |
3,900 km 611 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 4,480 ft spare |
4,600 km 1,311 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 5,126 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,637 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 5,156 ft spare |
6,400 km 3,111 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 5,364 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,931 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 4,616 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,111 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 4,756 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,511 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 5,266 ft spare |
7,400 km 4,111 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,056 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,971 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 4,256 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,823 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 4,056 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,671 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 5,256 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,656 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Reykjavík Domestic Airport (5,138 ft, 36 km) · Sandskeið Airport (2,578 ft, 51 km) · Heiði - Fisfélag · 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)
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Keflavik–Zurich quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 3h 41m to your destination. That's the full journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Keflavik–Zurich is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$49,500 – US$129,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 3h 41m gate to gate over 2,631 km (1,635 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Keflavik–Zurich charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Keflavik–Zurich charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Zurich to Keflavik runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
