Private jet to Bremen

The Hanseatic city on the Weser is one of the main aerospace centres in Germany. More than 140 companies work in the sector here: Airbus builds wing systems beside the runway, ArianeGroup makes the upper stage of the Ariane 6 rocket and OHB produces satellites for the Galileo programme. Add one of the largest Mercedes-Benz car plants, the ports of Bremerhaven 58 km to the north and an old town on the UNESCO list, and most private flights here turn out to be working trips: engineers, suppliers, board members and customers on a one-day visit.

Business jets land at Bremen Airport in the Neustadt district, about 3.5 km south of the market square, one of the shortest airport-to-centre distances in the country. The airport has no separate terminal for private flights: passengers go through Terminal 1 on a fast-track lane, and airport staff drive them and their bags to the aircraft. The other points to plan around are the runway, used at 2,040 m in daily operation, and the hours for private flights, from 06:00 to 22:00. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and quote the price for the whole aircraft.

Send the route, the date, the number of passengers and the address of your meeting, and a consultant will reply with aircraft options and prices.

Reasons to take a business jet to the Weser

Flight times to Bremen Airport

The times come from the price tables and include taxi, climb and descent. On a sector this short a bigger jet saves very little: from London the Challenger 350 needs 1:21 h against 1:27 h for the CJ3. Larnaca, 2,807 km away, is the longest flight in the main table at 4:24 h in a light jet, still without a fuel stop. From Dubai a long-range jet needs about 6 hours, from New York 7:15-7:39 h.

Bremen private jet prices

Each price is for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport fees and passenger taxes, assuming an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time column shows the first aircraft in the row.

From the European business aviation hubs

Hamburg is missing from the table on purpose: it is about 100 km away, and the drive takes a little over an hour. Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen and Frankfurt all fall in the EUR 8,000-8,500 range for a light jet, because each sector lasts about an hour.

Turboprop on the shortest routes

From Jutland, the Rhine-Ruhr area and Berlin a turboprop costs less than any jet and arrives only a few minutes later:

From other European cities

For the UK regions, Ireland, Poland, the Airbus site in Toulouse and southern Europe the table uses the Phenom 300, the Legacy 500 and the Gulfstream G280, two of them with stand-up cabins:

Long-haul arrivals

Landing weight is low after a long flight, so heavy and long-range jets can land on the 2,040 m runway. For the departure with full tanks the operator calculates the performance for the day; if it does not work, the aircraft leaves from Hamburg or Hannover.

Flight time drives the price, and part of it covers the positioning of the jet and its crew to the departure airport. Bremen sits between the aircraft bases of Hamburg, Hannover, the Rhine-Ruhr and Amsterdam, so a suitable jet is often close by. Passenger taxes depend on the country of departure: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet from France; EUR 100 per passenger from Italy up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond; EUR 12 from Austria. In the UK, aircraft under 5.7 t are exempt from Air Passenger Duty, aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats pay the higher private-jet rate and other jets the standard rate. The Netherlands taxes passengers on aircraft of 5.7 t or more, Norway and Denmark have their own taxes and Sweden none. The German departure tax applies on the way home. The quote lists every amount.

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

Price per passenger

Because the whole aircraft is chartered, each extra passenger lowers the cost per seat. Passenger taxes are charged per head on top:

Online estimate

Your own route, date and group size: the calculator emails a first estimate within minutes.

The airport and its alternatives

Bremen Airport (BRE, EDDW) has one runway for jets, 08/26. In daily use it is 2,040 m long and 45 m wide; extensions at both ends, built for the Airbus transport aircraft that carry wing sections, bring it to 2,634 m but are used only in exceptional cases. A second strip of 700 m serves small aircraft up to 5.7 t. Light, midsize and super midsize jets operate without restriction, and heavy jets are checked by the operator for the weight and weather of the day.

The former general aviation terminal is used by a flying club, so there is no FBO building. Passengers on private flights pass the central security check on the first floor of Terminal 1 through a fast-track lane, with a barcode pass from the service desk. The airport's own ramp staff move passengers, crew and baggage between aircraft and terminal, order fuel, de-icing and ground power, and bring the booked car to the aircraft. A VIP service with a greeting at the aircraft is ordered at least 24 hours before arrival. Allow a little more time before departure than at airports with their own business terminal.

Other airports in the north-west

When weather closes the field, when a late return cannot be moved or when a heavy jet needs a longer runway for a full-fuel departure, the flight uses one of these airports. Distances are straight-line from Bremen Airport:

Aircraft for the trip

The North Sea islands are a separate case. Norderney has a runway of about 1,000 m, so a PC-12 is the right aircraft. Sylt, with runways of 1,695 m and 2,119 m, takes jets as well. The airfield for Heligoland, on the neighbouring island of Düne, is only about 480 m long and accepts aircraft up to 5.7 t.

Questions about the runway, the aircraft or the hours? Leave a number and we will call you back.

Season, fairs and festivals

Most flights are business trips spread evenly over the year. Leisure weekends peak from late spring to the end of summer. These regular events fill hotels and cars:

Outside the Freimarkt and Advent weekends a flight can usually be organised at a few days' notice, sometimes within hours. In winter, plan the return with time for de-icing so that the 22:00 limit is not at risk.

Getting into town

The tram runs every 6-10 minutes, less often on Sunday evenings. With luggage or a tight schedule we book a car with driver, which waits at the terminal and can be brought to the aircraft by the ramp staff.

Empty Legs through Bremen

Empty Legs are flights without passengers, when an aircraft returns to base or goes to collect its next clients. The operator fixes the date and time, so they suit flexible plans, and they are sold well below the normal charter price. Directions that come up for Bremen:

To hear about suitable legs, write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and a range of dates.

Dogs and cats on board

On a private flight the animal sits in the cabin with you, and the operator must approve it beforehand. Germany follows the EU rules:

• ISO microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel if it is the first; the animal must be at least 12 weeks old when vaccinated.
• EU pet passport; pets from Great Britain need an animal health certificate from a government-authorised vet.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a private trip.
• No tapeworm treatment is required to enter Germany.
• Pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, bull terriers and their crosses may not be brought into Germany, except by visitors staying up to four weeks; the state of Bremen has its own rules for certain dogs.

Since there is no separate terminal, on departure the animal goes through the security check in Terminal 1 together with its owner. The Bürgerpark north of the station and the Weser banks are good places for a walk after landing.

Documents and rules

Before you fly

• Passport or ID card for every passenger, children included.
• Passenger names and document numbers, sent the day before.
• Meeting address, and whether your host collects you at the airport.
• The planned return time, so the departure stays before 22:00.
• Sample cases, demonstration kit, golf bags or other bulky items.
• The pet's papers, breed and weight.
• Invoice details: company name and VAT number.

Booking a flight

1. Send route, date, number of passengers, luggage and the address of the meeting in the city, at the Airbus site or in Bremerhaven.
2. We check the runway for the aircraft type, the 22:00 limit and the fast-track and VIP options at Terminal 1.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft.
4. After you sign and pay, we file the flight with the airport, order the ramp service, the car and catering.
5. Arrive 30-40 minutes before departure to allow for the security check in Terminal 1.

Our team

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Commercial Director

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Director of Development

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Senior Aviation Consultant

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Aviation Consultant

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Private flights to Bremen: common questions

• • What does a private jet to Bremen cost?

  • From EUR 7,000 one way in a Pilatus PC-12 from Billund, Düsseldorf or Berlin, and from EUR 8,000 in a Citation CJ3 from Amsterdam, for the whole aircraft. Taxes and handling are added in the quote.

• • Is there a private jet terminal at Bremen Airport?

  • No. Private passengers use a fast-track security lane in Terminal 1, and airport staff drive them to the aircraft.

• • Can large jets land?

  • Yes, the runway is 2,040 m in daily use, enough for light to super midsize jets and for landing heavy jets. For a full-fuel long-haul departure the operator checks the performance and may use Hamburg or Hannover.

• • How late can we leave?

  • Private flights are handled until 22:00. Later departures need an exemption that is granted only in exceptional cases, so we plan the return with a margin.

• • How far is the city centre?

  • About 3.5 km. A car takes 10-15 minutes, and tram line 6 reaches the centre in about 11 minutes from the arrivals hall.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 1:27 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3. The distance is about 680 km.

• • Can we fly there and back in one day?

  • Yes. From London, Paris, Zurich, Munich, Frankfurt or Amsterdam the flight takes less than an hour and a half, and the aircraft waits while you are at your meetings.

• • Can my cat travel with me?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. On departure it goes through the Terminal 1 security check with you.

• • Are Empty Legs available?

  • Yes, mainly from Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Berlin and between Bremen and Toulouse. Send your dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • How much luggage fits?

  • A light jet takes about one suitcase per person; the Phenom 300 hold is about 2.4 m³. For demonstration kit or samples choose a midsize jet.

• • When should I book?

  • A few days ahead is normally enough. For the Freimarkt in October and the Advent weekends, book hotel and aircraft together, 2-3 weeks ahead.