Private jet to Copenhagen

Copenhagen and Malmö, joined by the Øresund Bridge, make up one labour market on two sides of a national border. The Danish capital is home to Maersk, Novo Nordisk and Carlsberg, and most private flights here are short business trips: a board meeting, a visit to a laboratory or a port, a day of talks with investors. The rest of the demand follows the calendar, from Copenhagen Fashion Week in late January and August to the 3daysofdesign festival in June and the Christmas season at Tivoli.

Business jets have two airports to choose from. Kastrup, on the island of Amager about 8 km from the city hall square, takes every aircraft type around the clock, with customs and immigration on site, but each flight needs a slot and a handling agent. Roskilde, about 30 km to the west, is a general aviation airport with its own FBO, no slot system and runways suited to light and midsize jets. As a broker, we ask operators across Europe for aircraft and propose the airport that fits the aircraft, the hour and the address in the city.

Tell us the route, the date, the number of passengers and, if you have a preference, Kastrup or Roskilde. A consultant replies with aircraft and airport options:

Reasons to fly privately to the Danish capital

Flying times to Kastrup

Times for a Citation CJ3 to Kastrup, taken from the price tables, including taxi, climb and descent:

• Hamburg: 0:53 h, 280 km
• Berlin: 1:01 h, 366 km
• Oslo and Stockholm: 1:13 h, about 520 km
• Amsterdam: 1:23 h, Frankfurt: 1:27 h, Brussels: 1:33 h
• Munich: 1:37 h, Vienna: 1:43 h, Zurich: 1:49 h
• London Farnborough and Paris Le Bourget: 1:54 h, about 1,010 km
• Geneva: 2:05 h, Milan Linate: 2:06 h, Nice: 2:25 h
• Madrid: 3:22 h, Larnaca: 4:24 h

On sectors of one to two hours a faster aircraft saves only a few minutes: from London the Challenger 350 needs 1:46 h against 1:54 h in the CJ3. The difference grows on the long legs. From Larnaca the light jet still flies non-stop, but a super midsize cuts the trip to about four hours. Kastrup takes long-range jets from the Gulf and North America without a stop: 5:53-6:12 h from Dubai and 7:23-7:47 h from New York, depending on the aircraft.

Prices for a private flight to Copenhagen

Every price is for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport fees and passenger taxes, and assumes an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the European business hubs

The table is sorted by distance. The cheapest sectors start in northern Germany: EUR 8,000 from Hamburg and EUR 8,500 from Berlin in a CJ3. In the light jet column London and Paris cost exactly the same, at EUR 11,500, because both are about 1,010 km away.

From the UK regions, Ireland and southern Europe

For these longer sectors the table uses the Phenom 300, which has a larger baggage hold than the CJ3, and the Praetor 500 and Gulfstream G280 both have stand-up cabins:

Long-haul flights to Kastrup

Kastrup's longest runway is 3,600 m, so runway length never limits a heavy or long-range jet. All four routes below are flown non-stop:

Landing at Roskilde

Roskilde lies 33 km west of Kastrup, so with the same aircraft the fare changes very little. Its runways suit turboprops, light jets and midsize jets:

The price follows the flight time, plus a share for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Passenger taxes depend on where the leg starts. Departures from France cost about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet. Italy charges EUR 100 per passenger on flights to or from Italy up to 1,500 km, which covers Milan, and EUR 200 beyond, which covers Rome. From Vienna the Austrian tax is EUR 12 per passenger. Germany and Norway charge departure taxes, and the UK charges Air Passenger Duty on aircraft over 5.7 t: the standard rate of the distance band for most jets and the higher rate for aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats. Sweden has no passenger tax. On the way back, Denmark charges a passenger tax on departures in aircraft over 5.7 t or with more than 10 seats, graded by distance. Every amount is listed in the quote.

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

Sample trip budgets

Cost per seat

The aircraft is hired as a whole, so the cost per seat falls quickly as the group grows. Passenger taxes come on top, per head:

Quick estimate online

For your own route, date and group size, the calculator sends an estimate to your e-mail within minutes.

Kastrup, Roskilde and the alternates

Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH, EKCH) is the busiest airport in the Nordic countries, with around 30 million passengers a year. It has three runways: 04L/22R of 3,600 m, 04R/22L of 3,300 m and the crosswind runway 12/30 of 2,800 m. One runway has a category III instrument landing system, so autumn fog over the Øresund rarely sends aircraft elsewhere. The airport is open 24 hours a day, with customs and immigration available at all times.

Kastrup is fully slot-coordinated, and Airport Coordination Denmark issues a slot for every arrival and departure. Handling is compulsory, and the Danish AIP asks executive flights to agree handling and de-icing in advance. Executive handling agents, among them Swissport Executive and ASE Handling, meet the aircraft, and the car drives to the terminal entrance. There is no hangar space for visiting aircraft, which matters on stays of several days in winter.

Roskilde and the Swedish side of the Sound

Roskilde Airport (RKE, EKRK) belongs to the same company as Kastrup and handles about 60,000 movements a year, almost all of them air taxi, business and training flights. Its runways measure 1,799 m and 1,500 m, and jets must meet the ICAO noise standards. The airport is open 07:00-22:00 local time, later by prior arrangement, and customs and immigration attend with one hour's notice. Roskilde town, with its cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum, is 10 minutes away by car. Distances below are straight-line from Kastrup:

Malmö Airport is the usual choice when the meeting is in Lund or Malmö itself and the slot at Kastrup is full. Ängelholm-Helsingborg and Billund serve as weather alternates.

Choosing the aircraft

On a sector of about an hour most groups of up to six are well served by light jets. A Phenom 300 carries about 2.4 m³ of luggage against 1.8 m³ in a CJ3, which helps with sample cases and garment bags during fashion week. Anything larger than a midsize jet lands at Kastrup, because Roskilde's runways are too short for it with a safe margin.

Not sure which airport or aircraft fits the trip? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

Busy weeks and seasons

Business traffic runs all year and peaks from Tuesday to Thursday. These recurring events fill hotels, slots and aircraft:

During fashion weeks and the Roskilde Festival, secure the aircraft and the slot two to three weeks ahead. From November to March allow time for de-icing before each departure, and expect short days: in December the sun sets before 16:00.

From the airport to the city and Malmö

Empty Legs to and from Copenhagen

An Empty Leg is a flight the operator must make without passengers, for example after dropping clients at Kastrup or Roskilde. Business jets shuttle between the Nordic capitals, Germany and London all week, so empty sectors appear often, mostly in the middle of the week:

The operator sets the date and time of an Empty Leg, so it suits a flexible trip rather than a fixed meeting. Send the direction and a range of dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we pass on matching flights as soon as they appear.

Travelling with a dog or cat

On a private jet your dog or cat travels in the cabin with you, and the operator must approve the animal before booking. Denmark follows the EU rules:

• Microchip to ISO standard, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel for a first vaccination.
• EU pet passport, or an animal health certificate for pets from Great Britain.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
• Denmark requires no tapeworm treatment on arrival.

Flying on to the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland or Norway? Dogs need tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before arrival. The UK also accepts pets only on approved routes and through approved handlers, which we check when choosing the airport. Some operators ask for a carrier or charge for cabin cleaning, so a large dog is confirmed before the contract.

Passports, customs and Danish tax rules

Before you leave: what to prepare

• Valid passport or ID card for every passenger, children included.
• Passenger list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• Preferred airport, Kastrup or Roskilde, and the planned return time.
• Number of suitcases and any sample cases, garment bags or golf bags.
• Pet passport or health certificate, and the breed of any dog.
• Address in Copenhagen, Malmö or elsewhere on Zealand for the car.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

Booking step by step

1. Send the route, the date, the landing time you want, the number of passengers and the address of your meeting or hotel.
2. We check the slot at Kastrup and, for a light or midsize jet, compare it with Roskilde, where no slot is needed but hours are limited.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with the operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, including waiting time on a same-day return.
4. You sign the contract and pay, and we confirm the slot, handling, de-icing, catering and the car.
5. On the day, arrive 20-30 minutes before take-off. At either airport the car takes you from the aircraft to the city.

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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Frequent questions about flying privately to Copenhagen

• • What does a private jet to Copenhagen cost?

  • A light jet costs from EUR 8,000 one way from Hamburg and EUR 11,500 from London or Paris, for the whole aircraft. Handling, passenger taxes and any waiting time are added in the quote.

• • Kastrup or Roskilde: which airport should I choose?

  • Kastrup is closer to the centre, open 24 hours and takes every aircraft, but needs a slot. Roskilde suits light and midsize jets, needs no slot and is quieter, but it is about 30 km west of the city and closes at 22:00 unless arranged in advance.

• • How many hours is it from London to Copenhagen?

  • About 1:54 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 1:46 h in a Challenger 350. The distance is about 1,010 km.

• • Can I land or take off at night?

  • Yes, at Kastrup, which is open around the clock with a slot. Roskilde handles later movements only by prior arrangement.

• • How far is Malmö from the airport?

  • About 22 km from Kastrup, around 30 minutes by car over the Øresund Bridge. The bridge toll is added to the transfer.

• • Which documents do passengers need?

  • From Schengen countries there is no passport check, but the operator needs a valid passport or ID card for every passenger. From the UK passports are checked on arrival.

• • Can a dog travel in the cabin to Denmark?

  • Yes, beside you, with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. Check the breed first: Denmark bans 13 dog breeds, also for visitors.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Copenhagen?

  • Yes, mostly between Copenhagen and London, Germany and the other Nordic capitals. Send your direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • Will the jet wait while I hold meetings?

  • Yes. Crew waiting time and parking are part of the quote, and at Kastrup there is no curfew for the return.

• • Can a large jet use Roskilde?

  • No. Its longest runway is 1,799 m, enough for turboprops, light and midsize jets. Super midsize, heavy and long-range jets land at Kastrup.

• • How short can the booking notice be?

  • Outside the busy weeks a flight can often be arranged within a day or two. For fashion weeks, 3daysofdesign and the Roskilde Festival, book two to three weeks ahead.