Monaco events bring some groups that are simply too large to split across several jets, and a VIP airliner keeps them together on one flight across the Atlantic.
Bombardier introduced the Challenger 850 in 2006. It seats 14 to 16 with a published range of 2,811 nautical miles and a cruise speed of 459 knots. The aircraft has a service ceiling of 41,000 feet, 202 cubic feet of baggage volume and an enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Bombardier Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2006
- Seating: 14 to 16
- Crew: 2
- Range: 2,811 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 459 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 87.8 feet
- Wingspan: 69.6 feet
- Height: 20.4 feet
- Baggage volume: 202 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
The Challenger 850 on a Monaco Trip
The Grand Prix in early June, the Monaco Yacht Show in September and the summer season are the busiest times on the Riviera, so those dates book first.
Monaco has no runway, so an aircraft this size lands at Nice Côte d’Azur, about ten nautical miles from the Monaco Heliport, and the last part of the trip is by car or by helicopter. The runway an aircraft needs is calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm it with the operator before you book.
How Monaco Clients Use the Challenger 850
Few airliners are fitted out with private cabins, and Grand Prix week takes many of them, so a large Monaco group should ask for a quote as soon as the dates are known.
Give us the dates, the number of passengers, the bags and the city you are leaving from, and your advisor will say whether this aircraft is right for the trip or put a better one in front of you.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $14,000 to $18,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other VIP Airliners Available
- McDonnell Douglas MD-83
- Airbus A320 (VIP)
- Airbus A340-300
- Airbus A340-600
- Airbus ACJ318
- Airbus ACJ318 Elite
Contact
For a quote on a Challenger 850 charter to or from Monaco, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of Bombardier, Inc. unless noted otherwise.