Private Jet Charter to Germany
Private Jets UK flies clients from Britain into Germany all year, mostly on business, and the country is close enough that the Rhineland is a shorter sector from London than Geneva is. Our customers have access to 6,500 jets of all types and configurations available for rent. We will help you choose the best option based on your needs and objectives. Our catalog contains the models from the largest manufacturers: Gulfstream, Dassault, Embraer, Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Learjet, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pilatus, HondaJet, etc. For 15 years of successful work, we have established partnerships with the world's largest airlines and VIP terminals, which means we can offer you the most favorable flight conditions and a high level of service. Our experts will manage the organization of your flight - starting with paperwork, agreements, etc., and ending with a transfer and meeting at the airport. Our company provides a full range of business aviation and concierge services. The aircraft we put on German routes sit mostly at Farnborough, Biggin Hill and Luton, with a number based at Frankfurt and Dusseldorf that remove the positioning leg on a short-notice booking.
At your request, the aviation consultants of Private Jets UK will help you choose the jet with the suitable technical parameters (production year, flight hours, and home base). The cost of the private jet charter in Germany depends on many factors, such as the model of the business jet, the number of passengers, departure and destination airports, type of flight, duration of parking, additional services, etc. Therefore, we calculate the price of each order individually taking into account your wishes. You can use an online calculator to get an instant charter quote. Please indicate your real contact details to get the final calculation.
You can calculate the cost of your flight in several ways:
- using an online calculator on the website (however, it shows only the approximate price);
- via Messenger (WhatsApp or Telegram);
- by landline or cell phone;
- via e-mail (jets@private-jets.co.uk).
Please note that the above-mentioned price is indicative only. It is calculated based on the following data: departure from London Biggin Hill Airport, a Citation Mustang, two passengers. If you want to get a personal quote, just fill out the online booking form below. Our aviation consultant will make the calculation within 20 minutes, and then contact you to specify the details of the flight.
How long does it take to fly to Germany?
Germany is a short sector from Britain and the spread across the country is narrow by European standards. These are the times from London, gate to gate:
269 nautical miles, and a shorter sector than Geneva or Zurichabout 1 h 05 min
287 nautical miles into the field that stays open all nightabout 1 h 10 min
355 nautical miles to the financial districtabout 1 h 20 min
406 nautical miles for the north and the portabout 1 h 25 min
413 nautical miles into the Swabian engineering beltabout 1 h 30 min
527 and 517 nautical miles, the two longest German sectors we flyabout 1 h 45 min
On a German booking the clock matters more than the distance
Every German sector from London fits inside two hours, so range never decides the aircraft here the way it does on a Mediterranean route. What decides the day is the night ban. An hour and twenty each way leaves plenty of room for a morning of meetings and an evening return, but only if the departure slot sits before Frankfurt closes at eleven. From Manchester or Edinburgh add roughly half an hour in each direction, which is usually the difference between a comfortable margin and a tight one.
The exact flight time depends on the model of the business jet, as well as the speed of the tail or head wind. Our consultant will make a detailed calculation of the flight time for the chosen business jet.
Prices for the private jet flights to Germany
Typical private jet charters from Britain into Germany, listed cheapest first. Prices rise steadily from the Rhine eastwards, and Munich and Berlin sit roughly twice as far out as Dusseldorf:
| Route | Aircraft | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|
| London Biggin Hill - Dusseldorf 263 nm / 487 km |
Citation Mustang up to 4 |
from £4,250 |
| London Stansted - Cologne Bonn 277 nm / 513 km |
Citation Mustang up to 4 |
from £4,450 |
| London Farnborough - Frankfurt 378 nm / 700 km |
Citation M2 up to 7 |
from £5,700 |
| Southampton - Frankfurt 398 nm / 737 km |
Citation M2 up to 7 |
from £5,900 |
| London Luton - Hamburg 406 nm / 752 km |
Citation CJ3+ up to 7 |
from £6,450 |
| Birmingham - Frankfurt 430 nm / 796 km |
Citation CJ3+ up to 7 |
from £6,700 |
| Bristol - Frankfurt 454 nm / 841 km |
Phenom 300E up to 8 |
from £7,050 |
| Cardiff - Frankfurt 478 nm / 885 km |
Phenom 300E up to 8 |
from £7,350 |
| London Biggin Hill - Munich 508 nm / 941 km |
Learjet 75 Liberty up to 8 |
from £9,200 |
| London Stansted - Berlin 509 nm / 943 km |
Learjet 75 Liberty up to 8 |
from £9,200 |
| Leeds Bradford - Berlin 575 nm / 1,065 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
from £10,450 |
| Newcastle - Berlin 585 nm / 1,083 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
from £10,600 |
| Manchester - Berlin 597 nm / 1,106 km |
Citation XLS+ up to 9 |
from £10,800 |
| Edinburgh - Berlin 654 nm / 1,211 km |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
from £12,250 |
| Glasgow - Munich 776 nm / 1,437 km |
Challenger 350 up to 9 |
from £16,600 |
| Belfast - Munich 787 nm / 1,458 km |
Challenger 605 up to 12 |
from £18,250 |
Two things worth knowing about these figures
– The price swing across the country is wide for such a short flight. Dusseldorf is 263 nautical miles from Biggin Hill and Munich 508, which is the difference between a very light cabin and a midsize one;
– This is business flying rather than holiday flying, so the pattern is weekday mornings out and evenings back, and the pricing stays flat across the year rather than spiking in summer.
Private jet flights within Germany
Germany is the most polycentric country in Europe for business, with finance in one city, industry in another and government in a third. That is what drives the internal sectors:
| Route | Aircraft | Flight time | Price, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt - Cologne Bonn 77 nm / 143 km |
Pilatus PC-12 NGX up to 9 |
about 35 min | from £3,100 |
| Frankfurt - Stuttgart 88 nm / 163 km |
Pilatus PC-12 NGX up to 9 |
about 35 min | from £3,100 |
| Frankfurt - Dusseldorf 106 nm / 196 km |
Citation M2 up to 7 |
about 40 min | from £4,850 |
| Frankfurt - Nuremberg 106 nm / 196 km |
Citation M2 up to 7 |
about 40 min | from £4,850 |
| Berlin - Hamburg 154 nm / 285 km |
Citation CJ4 Gen2 up to 8 |
about 45 min | from £5,950 |
| Frankfurt - Munich 168 nm / 311 km |
Citation CJ4 Gen2 up to 8 |
about 45 min | from £5,950 |
| Berlin - Sylt 249 nm / 461 km |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
about 55 min | from £7,500 |
| Berlin - Munich 260 nm / 482 km |
Praetor 600 up to 9 |
about 1 h | from £7,500 |
| Frankfurt - Hamburg 231 nm / 428 km |
Citation Latitude up to 9 |
about 55 min | from £8,600 |
| Frankfurt - Berlin 242 nm / 448 km |
Citation Latitude up to 9 |
about 55 min | from £8,600 |
Two things worth knowing about the internal sectors
– German rail is fast and the short western sectors compete with it directly. Where the aircraft wins is the three-city day, which no timetable will give you;
– Because so much German traffic is same-day return, aircraft sit on the ground for hours in the middle of the day, and those gaps are where the empty legs on German routes come from.
We can arrange the flights from any cities in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) and European countries. Due to a large database of available business jets, we can help you find an optimal jet and crew. If you have any questions about the departure or the flight itself, you can ask them using the form below:
Prices depending on the type of business jet
We can clearly show the high dependence of the cost of the flight, on the type of aircraft - we have collected approximate data, at the price of 1 flight hour, for various types of business jets:
Online Calculator
If you want to make an urgent calculation of the cost of a private plane flight, use our online calculator. Just fill in all the fields of the form with a note that you are interested in a specific model of the aircraft and get the final price. NB! – the figures are sent to you by email or messenger, please carefully fill in the contact details to get the calculation.
All our calculations are as transparent as possible for you. After receiving the request, we will prepare a beautiful offer - where the costs and the final price will be clearly described. The exact price is agreed in advance and is written in the contract, so you can be sure of the final cost.
Private jets are ready to take off
Turboprops
For the short internal sectors between the western cities, and the cheapest way to move inside Germany. On the run from Britain they only make sense to the Rhineland.
Light jets
The volume class on German routes. Dusseldorf and Cologne are close enough from London that a very light cabin does the job, and Frankfurt is comfortably inside range.
Super-midsize
Where the northern departures to Berlin and Munich settle, and where a board of eight travelling together usually lands whatever the sector. Enough cabin to work in properly on a ninety minute sector.
Heavy jets
For a larger party, for the Scottish and Northern Irish departures, and for the corporate group that wants a conference table rather than a row of seats.
Ultra-long range
Common at Frankfurt and Munich because both are intercontinental gateways in their own right. Rare on the British sector, which does not need the range.
How to book a private jet?
You can book a private jet flight in Germany in 6 easy steps:
- Flight request – indicating the route and your preferences for the model of business jet and other points.
- Coordination of flight details – our consultant will contact you to offer the possible flight options and answer all your questions.
- Commercial offer – we will send you a final offer on a specific model taking into account all your wishes.
- Signing of the contract.
- Payment for the flight and booking a business jet.
- Departure at the agreed time and date. Assistance during the whole flight.
In addition to renting the private jets and arranging the flights, we provide concierge services, premium transfer, security, exclusive catering, etc. For over 15 years of experience in business aviation, we have learned to solve problems of any complexity, offering the service of the European level. Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and help you arrange your flight.
How to rent a business jet with a crew
5 main stages:
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Sending an application
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Clarification of details and search for options
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Preparation and coordination of optimal options
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Registration of documents. Payment of the invoice.
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Departure on the route.
Business aviation airports in Germany
The airport list here is longer than for most countries, because the business that generates the flying is spread across a dozen cities rather than one or two. These are the fields our German private jet bookings actually use:
| Airport | Ground | How it operates |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Main FRA / EDDF |
12 km to the centre | The financial capital and the main gateway, with a dedicated general aviation terminal. Frankfurt handles any aircraft flying, and the night ban is the thing to plan around |
| Munich MUC / EDDM |
35 km to the centre | The southern hub and the busiest field for Munich, the Alps and the Bavarian industrial belt. Slot coordinated, with restricted movements in the night margins |
| Berlin Brandenburg BER / EDDB |
25 km to the centre | The single civil airport for Berlin, with a general aviation terminal on the south side and slot coordination through the working week |
| Dusseldorf DUS / EDDL |
7 km to the centre | Dusseldorf and the Rhine-Ruhr, the closest German field to Britain and the busiest corporate destination we serve here |
| Cologne Bonn CGN / EDDK |
15 km to the centre | Cologne and the former federal capital, with round the clock operation, which makes it the standard answer when the night ban rules out Frankfurt |
| Hamburg HAM / EDDH |
9 km to the centre | The north, the port and the media business. Hamburg is slot coordinated and takes any type |
| Stuttgart STR / EDDS |
13 km to the centre | Stuttgart and the Swabian engineering belt, with the motor industry behind most of the traffic. Baden-Baden covers the spa belt and the Black Forest an hour to the west |
| Nuremberg and Leipzig NUE and LEJ |
regional hubs | Nuremberg covers Franconia and the trade fairs, Leipzig the east and the logistics corridor, with Dresden an hour further on |
| Hannover and Bremen HAJ and BRE |
northern fields | Hannover for the trade fair traffic, which fills it entirely in fair weeks, and Bremen for the aerospace cluster |
Four points decide most German bookings before the aircraft is even chosen.
Germany closes at night
Frankfurt permits no movements between 23:00 and 05:00, general aviation included, and Munich restricts the margins either side. The bans bind a private jet like an airliner. A delay can mean a diversion or a night on the ground, so we build in a margin rather than quote the last legal slot.
Cologne Bonn never closes
Cologne Bonn operates round the clock, which makes it the standard answer when the night ban rules out Frankfurt, and late arrivals often route there. It serves Cologne and the former federal capital, while Dusseldorf is the other field for the Rhine-Ruhr.
Customs decides the field
Germany is in the EU and Schengen, so an arrival from Britain clears passport control and customs at the terminal. Egelsbach, sixteen kilometres south of Frankfurt, is not the field we plan for arrivals from outside the Union, because customs cover there is not something we rely on, and its runway is 1,400 metres with no instrument landing system. From Britain the aircraft goes to Frankfurt Main.
Slots and trade fair weeks
Slots are coordinated at effectively every German airport we use, Frankfurt and Munich most tightly. Hannover, Frankfurt, Munich and Nuremberg fill months ahead around the major fairs, so dates near a fair need an early request. Berlin Tegel is closed and all Berlin traffic uses Brandenburg.
Which airport for which part of Germany
Because the business is spread across the country, the arrival airport on a German booking is usually settled by one meeting address rather than by a city name. These are the pairings behind most of our German private jet bookings:
the densest industrial region in Europe, and where most of our German corporate work landsDusseldorf or Cologne Bonn
the whole financial district inside twenty minutes of the general aviation terminalFrankfurt Main, 12 km
the motor and technology belt, with Augsburg an alternative when Munich is fullMunich, 35 km
ministries, embassies and the Bundestag, all inside half an hour of the terminalBerlin Brandenburg, 25 km
Sylt takes the summer traffic and is the one genuinely seasonal German fieldHamburg or Sylt
and in fair weeks the aircraft is easier to find than the parking standHannover, Nuremberg or Leipzig
Three things that shape a German booking
– Most of it is a day return. Out early, meetings, back the same evening, which puts the pressure on the departure slot rather than the arrival one;
– The trade fair calendar matters more here than the holiday calendar. A fair week in Hannover or Frankfurt fills the aprons and the hotels together;
– Rail is genuinely good between the western cities, so we will say plainly when the train is the better answer and quote the leg that is not.
Flying to Germany with a dog or a cat
Germany is straightforward for an animal, and a private jet there is short enough that most of them settle before the aircraft levels off. The paperwork is the standard European set, and the one thing worth planning is the appointment for the journey home.
The one fact to read before you book
Germany is a listed country, so coming home needs no rabies blood test and no waiting period. An Animal Health Certificate from an Official Veterinarian in Britain, dated within ten days of travel, covers the outbound leg and then stays valid for return journeys for six months. Dogs need a tapeworm treatment on the way back, given by a German vet between one and five days before departure and recorded with the date and the product. German practices are used to the paperwork and the timing is rarely a problem, but on a two-night business trip the window is tight enough that we book the appointment alongside the flight.
- An ISO-standard microchip, fitted before the rabies vaccination rather than after;
- Rabies vaccination at least 21 days old on the day you land, given when the animal was at least 12 weeks;
- An Animal Health Certificate dated no more than ten days before travel;
- Tapeworm treatment for dogs on the homeward leg only;
- Up to five animals per booking without commercial documentation.
Cats need the same list without the worming. The German handling agents are used to a dog walking through the terminal and the aprons are temperate at both ends of the year, which is a different proposition from a Mediterranean ramp in August. There is no weight limit and no hold, so a large dog travels exactly as a small one does.
practices near Frankfurt, Munich and Dusseldorf deal with charter clients regularly, and we book the return appointment with the flightnot on the field
depending on which German city you are heading for1 h 05 to 1 h 45
a temperate climate at both ends, unlike the Mediterranean routes in Augustrarely the constraint
which suits the client who travels to the same office every few weekssix months of return trips
Requirements for birds, rabbits and the less usual species, along with the countries where the timeline runs to months, are set out on our flying with pets guide.
Types of flights
Our company provides all types of business flights. Due to a wide variety of jets, we can arrange:
- private flights;
- corporate flights;
- business class flights;
- concert tours;
- medical flights (with doctors and special equipment on board);
- tourist flights for large and small groups;
- sports charters for teams and coaching staff;
- combined flights (partly by business jet, and partly by helicopter);
- exclusive flights on luxury jets for businessmen, celebrities, and politicians;
- cargo flights, etc.
A flexible approach and a wide experience allow us to solve problems of any complexity. In 90% of cases, we manage to arrange urgent flights (on the day of application). But to be sure, we recommend you send a request at least 2-5 days before the desired date of departure.
Empty Legs
Another way to fly cheaper is to use Empty Legs. This service allows you to save on regular charter rates. As you know, part of the flights is one-way (for example, when the passenger flies from England to Germany). After the flight, the jet returns to its home base (for example, to London Farnborough airport) empty. Such flight is called "Empty Legs". Empty leg flights can be as cheap as 50-75% off the standard charter price. This option is profitable for both the passengers and the charter companies. The clients can enjoy the services of business aviation at a very good price, while the airlines recoup part of the cost of fuel and jet maintenance.
It is almost impossible to find Empty Leg flights, as the information about them is stored in special databases available only to the aviation brokers and specialized companies. You should know that Empty Leg flights offer the same service as private jet charters. The passengers enjoy a 100% private jet flying experience. Services and flight conditions are discussed individually. We should note that our company cooperates with the world's largest home bases, so we can offer our clients a wide choice of return flights. Just send a request to our manager who will help you find the best flight options. Please note that Empty Leg flights are sold out very quickly. To avoid such a problem, you can leave us a deposit, and we will contact you as soon as the flight of your choice becomes available. For additional information, check with the operators.
A selection of empty legs that have run on the German routes. Dates are left off, since a leg lasts only until somebody claims it:
| Route | Aircraft | Capacity | Whole aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany (Dusseldorf) - UK (London Biggin Hill) | Cessna Citation Mustang | 4 seats | £1,800 |
| UK (Farnborough) - Germany (Frankfurt) | Cessna Citation M2 | 7 seats | £2,400 |
| Germany (Hamburg) - UK (London Luton) | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 7 seats | £2,700 |
| UK (Bristol) - Germany (Frankfurt) | Embraer Phenom 300E | 8 seats | £2,950 |
| Germany (Munich) - UK (London Biggin Hill) | Learjet 75 Liberty | 8 seats | £3,850 |
| UK (Manchester) - Germany (Berlin) | Cessna Citation XLS+ | 9 seats | £4,550 |
| Germany (Berlin) - UK (Edinburgh) | Embraer Praetor 600 | 9 seats | £5,150 |
| UK (Glasgow) - Germany (Munich) | Bombardier Challenger 350 | 9 seats | £6,950 |
How to read those figures
– Each price is for the whole aircraft rather than per seat. A Challenger 350 into Munich at £6,950 carrying nine works out under a thousand a head;
– Set each line beside the same class in the tables above. A Citation XLS+ into Berlin at £4,550 against £10,800 for a fresh charter out of Manchester is the saving in plain terms;
– German legs come up on weekdays rather than weekends, because the traffic that creates them is corporate. A client who can move a meeting by a day sees far more of them than one who cannot.
Helicopter charter
Germany uses the helicopter differently from the Mediterranean countries. There are no islands to reach and no mountain villages cut off by road, so alongside the private jet the work here is corporate: plant visits, sites away from an airport, and the transfer that saves an hour of autobahn:
the corporate estates west of the city, where the road crosses the river and slowsabout 15 minutes
plant to plant between Dortmund, Essen and the works along the river15 to 25 minutes
conference and country house venues an hour or more out by road20 to 30 minutes
Tegernsee and Starnberg, and on to the Austrian borderabout 25 minutes
the island traffic, which runs from spring through to the end of Septemberabout 45 minutes
The machines that work these routes
– Airbus H125 and Bell 407, the light singles behind most corporate transfers and site visits;
– Airbus H135 and H145, the twins, which German corporate clients ask for more often than clients elsewhere and which several operators here fly as standard;
– Airbus H130 for a group of six where the leg is long enough that cabin noise starts to matter.
Two points on German rotary legs
– Landing sites away from an airfield need permission and German procedure is thorough rather than quick, so a works site or an estate wants arranging days ahead;
– The night restrictions apply to rotary as well, so an evening transfer back to the aircraft has to fit inside the same window the jet does.
Flight payment options
The main goal of our company is to provide the highest level of comfort to our customers. Therefore, we're always ready to meet you halfway. Our consultants will offer you a wide variety of flights to meet your needs and budget. Most customers prefer a non-cash method (a transfer to an EU bank account), which guarantees a high level of confidentiality and security of payment. All payment details are provided in advance, so you'll have enough time to make the necessary checks. For years of working in business aviation, our company has gained an impeccable reputation. We practice transparency and are always ready to present all necessary documents.
Private Jet UK works with both physical and legal entities. We guarantee the confidentiality and security of payments. You can pay for the flights from Germany in any convenient way:
- cashless (by transfer to our account);
- by cash;
- by card;
- by cryptocurrency.
Our company works with European and British banks, which allows you to choose the most convenient payment method. In addition, we conclude formal agreements and provide our clients with all necessary documents and invoices, which guarantees the safe payment and delivery of services. If you have any financial questions, feel free to contact our private aviation consultants.
If you need to book an urgent flight, please keep in mind that the bank transfer can take a few days. In such situations, we may need to involve our partner companies so that you can pay for your flight in cash. If you have any questions, you can contact your personal consultant 24/7.
Flights from the UK to Germany
The most popular routes run from London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast to the German cities. However, this is only a small part of the flights operated by our company. Our clients have access to all airports of the UK and Europe. Due to the unique partnership conditions, we can offer our clients the best prices for business aviation services. Our experts will consult you on the availability of private jets in a particular city and help you choose the best option.
Current list of TOP 25 business aviation airports:
| Airport | Country | ICAO | IATA |
|---|---|---|---|
 London Heathrow Airport |
England | EGLL | LHR |
| Birmingham Airport |
England | EGBB | BHX |
| London Gatwick |
England | EGKK | LGW |
| London City Airport |
England | EGLC | LCY |
| London Luton |
England | EGGW | LTN |
| Edinburgh Airport |
Scotland | EGPH | EDI |
| Leeds Airport |
England | EGNM | LBA |
| Manchester Airport |
England | EGCC | MAN |
| London Stansted |
England | EGSS | STN |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport |
England | EGGP | LPL |
| Newcastle Airport |
England | EGNT | NCL |
| Bristol Airport |
England | EGGD | BRS |
| Glasgow Airport |
Scotland | EGPF | GLA |
| East Midlands Airport |
England | EGNX | EMA |
| Southampton Airport |
England | EGHI | SOU |
| Jersey Airport |
Channel Islands | EGJJ | JER |
| Cardiff International Airport |
Wales | EGFF | CWL |
| Inverness Airport |
Scotland | EGPE | INV |
| Bournemouth Airport |
England | EGHH | BOH |
| London Farnborough Airport |
England | EGLF | FAB |
| Oxford Airport |
England | EGTK | OXF |
| London Biggin Hill |
England | EGKB | BQH |
| Belfast Airport |
Northern Ireland | EGAA | BFS |
| Gibraltar Airport |
Gibraltar | LXGB | GIB |
| Aberdeen Airport |
Scotland | EGPD | ABZ |
What our clients say about flying to Germany
A few words from people who have made these trips with us. First names only, and the wording is theirs.
DAY RETURN
"From parking to take-off in minutes"
Biggin Hill to Dusseldorf · Citation Mustang · Richard T.
"An urgent business trip, and there was really no other way of doing it. The quote came back within minutes and the communication was perfect throughout. At the airport it took just a few minutes from the car park to take-off, and a car was already arranged on the other side. My contact stayed engaged from booking right through to wheels down."
THE NIGHT BAN
"They told me it would not work, and why"
Farnborough to Frankfurt · Citation M2 · Deborah H.
"What I value most is the honesty. I was told straight out that Frankfurt shuts at eleven and my original timings would not work, rather than being sold the flight and left to find out later. No pushy sales tactics, just smart, honest advice tailored to what I actually needed. We moved the schedule and flew without any drama."
EGELSBACH
"The broker who talked me out of it"
Stansted to Frankfurt · Citation CJ3+ · Stephen M.
"I had read about the small airport at Egelsbach and asked for it myself, and they said no, and explained why: customs cover for an arrival from Britain was not something to rely on there, and the runway is tight for our aircraft in any case. First time I have had a broker talk me out of an option rather than agree with everything. We used Frankfurt Main, it all went smoothly, and the advice was right."
TRADE FAIR
"Book early for the fair weeks"
Manchester to Berlin · Citation XLS+ · Angela P.
"We booked for a trade fair week and planned well ahead, which turned out to be the right call. The first quote came back within a day and the options were tailored precisely to the brief. If you are flying on fair dates, allow time: even eight weeks out we took more or less the last sensibly priced aircraft."
WITH THE DOG
"We boarded with just the dog"
Luton to Hamburg · Citation CJ3+ · Marianne and Gus
"The agent meeting us took our bags on board early so that we could climb the steps with just the dog. On the aircraft he was treated like royalty. For the first time in all our trips with him we could genuinely relax, knowing he was safe and settled."
EMPTY LEG
"A weekday leg, a last-minute price"
Munich to Biggin Hill · Learjet 75 Liberty · Colin B.
"A weekday empty leg came up, a proper last-minute price for an unplanned short trip. The flight was smooth, the pilots clearly experienced, and I felt comfortable on board the whole way."
Frequently asked questions about flying to Germany
1How long does it take to fly to Germany by private jet?
About an hour and five minutes from London to Dusseldorf, an hour and twenty to Frankfurt, and an hour and forty-five to Berlin or Munich. From Manchester or Edinburgh add roughly half an hour. Every German sector from London fits inside two hours, which is why the schedule rather than the range decides the aircraft here.
2How much does a private jet to Germany cost?
From about £4,250 one way from Biggin Hill to Dusseldorf on a very light jet, and £5,700 to Frankfurt. Berlin from Stansted starts around £9,200 and Munich from Glasgow around £16,600. Internal German legs are lower again: Frankfurt to Munich from £5,950.
3Which airports do private jets use in Germany?
Frankfurt Main and Munich take most of the traffic, with Dusseldorf, Berlin Brandenburg, Cologne Bonn, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Hannover, Leipzig and Bremen behind them. Berlin Tegel is closed and all Berlin traffic uses Brandenburg. Nearly every German airport is slot coordinated.
4Can a private jet from Britain land at Frankfurt Egelsbach?
Not directly. Egelsbach is a dedicated general aviation field sixteen kilometres south of Frankfurt, but customs cover for arrivals from outside the European Union is not something we rely on there, and a flight from Britain now falls into that category. Its runway is also only 1,400 metres with no instrument landing system. From Britain the arrival is Frankfurt Main.
5Are there night flying restrictions in Germany?
Yes, and they are the strictest in Europe. Frankfurt permits no movements between eleven at night and five in the morning, general aviation included, and Munich restricts the margins either side. A delay that would mean a late landing elsewhere can mean a diversion here. Cologne Bonn operates around the clock, which is why late arrivals often route there.