Private jet to Bodrum

Bodrum is a peninsula on the Turkish Aegean, a chain of bays with marinas, villas and beach clubs, and the town of the same name with the Castle of St Peter above the harbour. For private flyers it is above all a yacht destination: many passengers go from the aircraft straight to a marina, where a chartered yacht or a traditional wooden gulet is waiting. Others come for a villa on the north coast, a wedding or a long summer weekend.

Business jets land at Milas-Bodrum, which lies off the peninsula, about 36 km from the town, so the drive is part of every plan. The airport is open 24 hours and has a general aviation terminal with its own passport and customs control, usually no more than 20 minutes from engines off to the car leaving. What really needs planning is the summer: every flight needs a slot, and from April to October the aircraft can rarely stay more than two or three days. As a broker, we find the aircraft among operators across Europe and Turkey and plan the slot, parking and transfer before the price is sent.

Write the route, dates, number of passengers and the marina, villa or hotel in the form, and a consultant will reply with aircraft, slot times and the transfer.

What brings private flyers to the peninsula

Flight times to Milas-Bodrum

The times below are for a Citation CJ3 light jet from the price table, non-stop, including taxi, climb and descent:

• Rome: 2:25 h, the shortest flight from a main European hub.
• Vienna: 2:36 h.
• Milan Linate and Munich: 2:58-2:59 h.
• Zurich, Geneva and Frankfurt: 3:11-3:24 h.
• Paris Le Bourget and Amsterdam: 3:51-3:54 h.
• London Farnborough and Madrid: 4:16-4:17 h.

The route crosses the Balkans or the Adriatic and the Aegean. On flights of almost four hours the cabin starts to matter more than the minutes: from London a Citation Latitude takes 3:57 h instead of 4:17 h in the CJ3, with room to stand and a hold for villa luggage. From Athens the flight takes about an hour, from Dubai 3:46-4:03 h, and from New York about 10 h non-stop in a Falcon 7X.

How much a private flight to Bodrum costs

Prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport charges and passenger taxes, with an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the main European hubs

From Rome a CJ3 costs EUR 13,000 and from Vienna EUR 13,500. Milan, Munich and Nice are at EUR 15,000, London and Madrid at EUR 19,000. The Latitude adds about a third to the price but makes a real difference with six passengers on a long leg.

Island hopping and flights within Turkey

Between the Greek islands and the peninsula a turboprop or very light jet is enough. Istanbul and Antalya are domestic legs, flown by a Turkish operator:

From the UK regions, Ireland, Scandinavia and the east

Dublin is beyond the non-stop range of a light jet with a full cabin, so the Praetor 500 is the smallest aircraft quoted, at EUR 28,000. From Manchester the Phenom 300 still flies non-stop in 4:23 h.

From the Gulf and New York

Three things move the price on this route: the flight time, how close the nearest free aircraft is, and parking. In July and August a jet that cannot stay drops its passengers and flies away, and the same happens again on the return day, so a week's stay often costs two one-way flights plus empty positioning legs. Turkish airport, terminal and handling charges are listed in the quote. The departure country adds its own tax: France charges its solidarity tax according to distance (about EUR 1,015 per jet passenger to Turkey, about EUR 420 within Europe), Italy EUR 100 per passenger from Rome and EUR 200 from Milan, which is more than 1,500 km away, Austria EUR 12. Germany, Norway and the UK charge departure taxes; in the UK a PC-12 or other aircraft under 5.7 t is exempt from Air Passenger Duty, the higher rate is reserved for jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats, and the remaining jets pay the standard rate for the distance.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

Worked examples

Cost per seat

Splitting the price for the whole aircraft by the number of passengers, rounded, one way:

Price calculator

For a quick estimate, enter the route, date and passengers below and the result goes to your e-mail.

Milas-Bodrum airport for business aviation

Milas-Bodrum (BJV, LTFE) stands on the mainland about 16-18 km south-west of Milas and 36 km from Bodrum, at 6 m above sea level. It is among the ten busiest airports in Turkey, with heavy charter traffic from Europe in summer. The main runway is 3,000 m long, and a parallel runway is used mainly as a taxiway, so no business jet is limited by length. The airport is open 24 hours without night restrictions.

Private passengers use the general aviation terminal, run by TAV, with lounges and its own passport and customs control. Three ground handlers work at the airport, Gözen and Çelebi among them; they supply stairs, ground power and fuel and book the slots. Jet A-1 is available around the clock but is only uplifted on the day of departure, catering must be ordered at least 24 hours ahead, and there is no de-icing equipment, which is rarely needed with winter temperatures of 10-15 °C. The airport has no rail link and taxis are scarce in summer, so the car is booked with the flight.

Other airports around the Aegean coast

There is no second airport on the peninsula. If the stand is full or the trip continues elsewhere, these airports are used; distances are straight-line from Milas-Bodrum:

Aircraft for a week on the Aegean

On a yacht every locker counts, so soft bags are better than hard suitcases, and they also fit more easily into the hold of light jets. For a group with diving equipment or a large wedding party, send the number of bags with the request; a second car for luggage and supplies for the cruise can be booked with the transfer.

Questions about parking, the transfer to the marina or the right aircraft? Leave your phone number and a consultant will call.

The year on the Bodrum peninsula

The season runs from April to October, and the pressure on the airport peaks in mid-summer:

Kurban Bayramı, the Feast of the Sacrifice, moves by about 11 days each year with the lunar calendar and is one of the busiest weeks at the airport, with very few stands for private aircraft. For a cruise, land the day before embarkation or early on the same day, so a delay on the road does not hold the yacht.

Transfers to the town, the bays and the marinas

Road times can grow by 20-30 minutes at the morning and evening peaks in summer, so the landing time is worked out backwards from the embarkation time. Ask for an air-conditioned car at the aircraft steps; where a helicopter may land is agreed before the quote.

Empty Legs from and to Bodrum

Because stands are scarce in summer, many aircraft leave the peninsula empty after dropping guests and come back empty to collect them. These legs are sold well below the normal price. Typical patterns:

The operator sets the date and time, so an empty leg suits flexible holiday dates rather than a fixed embarkation. Send your direction and date range to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we will tell you when a matching flight appears.

A dog or cat on the flight to Bodrum

Pets fly in the cabin next to you, but Turkey is outside the EU, and both the Turkish entry rules and the EU rules for coming back must be met before you leave. Start several months ahead:

1. Microchip first, then the rabies vaccination; the reverse order makes the vaccination invalid.
2. Rabies antibody blood test at least 30 days after the vaccination, with a result of at least 0.5 IU/ml.
3. Health certificate from a government vet, issued a few days before the flight.
4. Record the test result in the EU pet passport before leaving: then the animal can return to the EU without the 3-month wait after the test.
5. Ask the yacht owner or villa landlord; many boats and houses do not take animals.

Each passenger may bring two pets into Turkey without paying duty; tell us early if you travel with more. Back in the EU, animals from Turkey enter through a designated point of entry. For the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland or Norway, dogs also need tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before arrival, and the UK accepts pets only through approved routes and handlers. The operator must approve the animal before the booking is confirmed.

Entry rules, permits and customs

Before you leave

• Valid passport or ID card for each traveller, children included.
• Names and document numbers for the passenger list and the permit.
• Name of the yacht, the marina and the embarkation time, or the villa address.
• Number of bags, diving or sailing equipment.
• Catering wishes at least 24 hours before departure.
• Pet documents, the antibody test and consent from the yacht or villa.
• Private travel insurance.
• Invoice details: company name and VAT number.

How the booking works

1. Send dates, passengers, luggage and the final address: town, Yalıkavak, Türkbükü, Turgutreis or the name of the yacht.
2. We ask the handler for slots and parking and, for stays of more than two or three days, compare parking with two one-way flights.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, plus the car, helicopter or boat.
4. You sign the contract with the operator and send the passenger list; the operator applies for the landing permit.
5. On arrival the handler takes you to the general aviation terminal, and the car is waiting outside after the border check.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Frequently asked questions about Bodrum flights

• • What does a private jet to Bodrum cost?

  • A Citation CJ3 costs from EUR 13,000 one way from Rome and EUR 15,000 from Milan or Munich, and a Phenom 300 from Bucharest EUR 12,000, always for the whole aircraft. From the Greek islands a turboprop starts at EUR 6,000. Handling, Turkish charges and departure taxes are added in the quote.

• • Can the aircraft stay for the whole holiday?

  • Outside the season usually yes. From April to October parking beyond two or three days is limited, so the aircraft often drops you and returns on the departure day; we price both options.

• • How far is the airport from Yalıkavak?

  • About 52-55 km, 55-70 minutes by car, or 15-20 minutes by helicopter.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 4:17 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 or 3:57 h in a Citation Latitude, non-stop.

• • Is there a separate terminal for private flights?

  • Yes, a general aviation terminal run by TAV with lounges and its own border and customs control. The check usually takes no more than 20 minutes.

• • Why is the aircraft only refuelled on the day of departure?

  • That is the airport's rule. Fuel is available around the clock, and the operator orders it for the departure day.

• • Do I need a visa?

  • Not for UK and most EU citizens staying up to 90 days in 180 days. Passport validity rules depend on your nationality.

• • Can we fly back from a Greek island after a cruise?

  • Yes. The aircraft can collect you in Mykonos, Rhodes, Athens or another island airport, so you do not need to return to Bodrum.

• • Can I take my dog?

  • Yes, in the cabin, if the microchip, rabies vaccination, antibody test and health certificate are in order. Ask the yacht or villa owner first.

• • When is the airport busiest?

  • In July and August and in the week of Kurban Bayramı. For those dates slots, parking and the transfer should be booked early.

• • Are there Empty Legs to or from Bodrum?

  • Regularly in summer, because many aircraft cannot park and leave empty. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your dates and direction.