Very Light Jet
- Passengers4-6
- Flight time1h 14m
- Range2,180 km
- Guide price€8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500)
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Charter Vienna to Zurich privately from US$9,500, about 1h 14m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Vienna (VIE) ⇄ Zurich (ZRH) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Vienna and Zurich lie approximately 603 km apart (375 mi / 326 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Vienna to Zurich (and Zurich to Vienna) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$24,000 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 14m | 1h 07m – 1h 21m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 10m | 1h 03m – 1h 17m | €11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 14m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 12m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 11m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 10m | €11,000 – €16,000 (~US$12,000 – US$17,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 09m | €12,000 – €17,000 (~US$13,000 – US$18,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 06m | €13,000 – €19,000 (~US$14,500 – US$20,500) | 6-8 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Vienna 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:
Vienna, Austria: Vienna International Airport, Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base and M. R. Štefánik Airport.
Zurich, Switzerland: Zürich Airport, Buochs Airport and Mollis Airfield.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 09:00 UTC.
Vienna→Zurich runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna → Zurich | 82 | 61 min | 51 min | Cessna Citation CJ2 (9), Cessna Citation XLS (8), Bombardier Challenger 350 (7), Dassault Falcon 2000 (6) |
| Zurich → Vienna | 73 | 58 min | — | Bombardier Challenger 350 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Cessna Citation Latitude (6), Dassault Falcon 900 (5) |
155 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Vienna International Airport | Zürich Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LOWW / VIE | LSZH / ZRH |
| Longest hard runway | 11,811 ft | 12,139 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 600 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| 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 |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 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: Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base (8,202 ft, 52 km) · M. R. Štefánik Airport (10,466 ft, 48 km) · Wiener Neustadt West Airport · Wiener Neustadt East Airport (3,500 ft, 38 km) · 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)
Guide pricing on Vienna–Zurich is published clearly: US$9,500 – US$24,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 4-6 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
The Vienna to Zurich route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$9,500 – US$24,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 14m in the air over 603 km (375 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Vienna–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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.