Private jet to Dnipro
Dnipro, on the river of the same name in the east of Ukraine, is one of the largest industrial and trading cities of the country. Its airport does not receive civil flights, because Ukrainian airspace is closed to them, and the journey from the Polish border continues by rail. The trip therefore takes more than a day, and the private jet is used to save time at the start: from London or Paris to Poland in under three hours, timed to the train.
We usually suggest Warsaw, where the overnight train to Kyiv leaves in the early evening and arrives the next morning, so with a good connection you reach Dnipro that day. Rzeszów, near the border, is the choice for the morning train from Przemyśl. As a broker, we find the aircraft through European operators and plan the flight around the train times.
Send the day you need to be in Dnipro, the number of passengers and their luggage, and a consultant will reply with the aircraft, the airport and the train that fit.
Why start the Dnipro trip with a private jet
Flight times to Poland
Phenom 300 times to Warsaw from the price tables, including taxi, climb and descent:
- Vienna 1:14 h, Hamburg 1:30 h, Munich 1:32 h
- Frankfurt 1:42 h, Zurich 1:53 h, Amsterdam 1:58 h
- Milan Linate 2:01 h, Geneva 2:11 h, Paris Le Bourget 2:18 h
- Nice 2:21 h, London Farnborough 2:30 h
- Larnaca 3:24 h, Madrid 3:32 h
The flight is the short part of the journey. Rzeszów is about 240 km south-east of Warsaw, yet from Munich and Zurich the flight takes almost the same time, and from London, Paris and Frankfurt 5-8 minutes longer. The rail leg that follows takes 10-14 hours to Kyiv, plus the onward train to Dnipro.
Prices for the flight to Poland
Prices cover the whole aircraft, one way; handling, airport charges and passenger taxes come on top. Train tickets, the car to the station and the stay in Ukraine are not included. The time shown is for the first aircraft of each row.
To Warsaw Chopin from the European hubs
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Light jet Phenom 300 |
Midsize jet Citation XLS+ |
Super midsize Challenger 350 |
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| London Farnborough - Warsaw | 1,495 km | 2:30 h | EUR 15,000 | EUR 17,500 | EUR 22,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Warsaw | 1,352 km | 2:18 h | EUR 14,500 | EUR 17,000 | EUR 21,000 |
| Geneva - Warsaw | 1,261 km | 2:11 h | EUR 14,000 | EUR 16,000 | EUR 20,000 |
| Zurich - Warsaw | 1,031 km | 1:53 h | EUR 13,000 | EUR 15,000 | EUR 18,000 |
| Milan Linate - Warsaw | 1,134 km | 2:01 h | EUR 13,500 | EUR 15,500 | EUR 19,000 |
| Munich - Warsaw | 777 km | 1:32 h | EUR 12,000 | EUR 13,500 | EUR 16,000 |
| Frankfurt - Warsaw | 897 km | 1:42 h | EUR 12,500 | EUR 14,000 | EUR 17,000 |
| Vienna - Warsaw | 549 km | 1:14 h | EUR 11,000 | EUR 12,000 | EUR 14,500 |
| Amsterdam - Warsaw | 1,101 km | 1:58 h | EUR 13,500 | EUR 15,500 | EUR 19,000 |
| Madrid - Warsaw | 2,270 km | 3:32 h | EUR 19,000 | EUR 22,000 | EUR 28,000 |
| Nice - Warsaw | 1,390 km | 2:21 h | EUR 14,500 | EUR 17,000 | EUR 21,000 |
| Hamburg - Warsaw | 753 km | 1:30 h | EUR 12,000 | EUR 13,500 | EUR 16,000 |
| Larnaca - Warsaw | 2,169 km | 3:24 h | EUR 18,500 | EUR 21,000 | EUR 27,000 |
The light jet column uses the Phenom 300 for its larger baggage hold. Every hub is non-stop in all three classes, Madrid and Larnaca included.
To Rzeszów for the Przemyśl train
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Light jet Phenom 300 |
Midsize jet Citation XLS+ |
Super midsize Challenger 350 |
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| London Farnborough - Rzeszów | 1,605 km | 2:38 h | EUR 15,500 | EUR 18,000 | EUR 23,000 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Rzeszów | 1,415 km | 2:23 h | EUR 15,000 | EUR 17,000 | EUR 21,000 |
| Frankfurt - Rzeszów | 960 km | 1:47 h | EUR 12,500 | EUR 14,500 | EUR 17,500 |
| Zurich - Rzeszów | 1,029 km | 1:52 h | EUR 13,000 | EUR 15,000 | EUR 18,000 |
| Munich - Rzeszów | 768 km | 1:31 h | EUR 12,000 | EUR 13,500 | EUR 16,000 |
The price follows the flight time, plus a fixed share for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Taxes per passenger follow the departure country: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet leaving France and EUR 12 from Vienna; Italy charges EUR 100 per passenger from Milan, a sector under 1,500 km. Germany charges a departure tax, the Netherlands a tax per passenger on aircraft of 5.7 t or more, and the UK Air Passenger Duty at the standard rate for jets under 20 t. Polish airport charges and handling are listed in the quote.
Business jet price per flight hour
What the trip really costs
Price per person
The aircraft is chartered as a whole, so the price per seat falls with every passenger:
| Route | Aircraft | Whole aircraft | 2 passengers | 4 passengers | 6 passengers |
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| Vienna - Warsaw | Phenom 300 | EUR 11,000 | EUR 5,500 | EUR 2,800 | EUR 1,800 |
| Munich - Warsaw | Phenom 300 | EUR 12,000 | EUR 6,000 | EUR 3,000 | EUR 2,000 |
| Frankfurt - Warsaw | Phenom 300 | EUR 12,500 | EUR 6,300 | EUR 3,100 | EUR 2,100 |
| London Farnborough - Warsaw | Phenom 300 | EUR 15,000 | EUR 7,500 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 2,500 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Warsaw | Citation XLS+ | EUR 17,000 | EUR 8,500 | EUR 4,300 | EUR 2,800 |
Calculator
For a quick estimate of the flight to Warsaw or Rzeszów, use the calculator and write the day you need to be in Dnipro in the comment field.
Airports in Poland and the rail connections
Dnipro International (DNK, UKDD) accepts no civil flights. Travellers to the city use Polish airports, and the choice depends on the train:
| Option | Airport | Ground leg |
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| Overnight train to Kyiv | Warsaw Chopin (WAW) | Car to Warsaw Wschodnia, about 14 h to Kyiv, arrival in the morning |
| Morning train from Przemyśl | Rzeszów-Jasionka (RZE) | 1-1.5 h by car to Przemyśl, then about 9.5 h to Kyiv |
| Evening through ticket | Kraków (KRK) | Change at Przemyśl, about 14 h to Kyiv, second class only |
| Kyiv to Dnipro | Any of the above | Ukrainian train, check the timetable for your date |
Warsaw Chopin (WAW, EPWA) is about 10 km from the centre and has two runways of 3,690 m and 2,800 m, so every business jet fits. Private passengers use the General Aviation Terminal with passport and customs control on site, and handlers include Excel Handling, Welcome Executive and LS Airport Services. Every flight needs a slot, and business jets are generally not accepted between about 23:30 and 05:30. When Chopin has no slot, Modlin (WMI), 35-40 km north-west with a 2,500 m runway, is the alternative.
Rzeszów-Jasionka (RZE, EPRZ) lies 8 km north of Rzeszów, with a 3,200 m runway and a category II instrument landing system. It is open 24 hours, needs no slot, and handling is mandatory. Polish air navigation has at times suspended civil traffic there for short periods, and Kraków, about 170 km west, is then the fallback.
| Airport | Codes | Runway | Hours | Role for the trip |
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| Warsaw Chopin | WAW / EPWA | 3,690 m | Slots, no business jets about 23:30-05:30 | Overnight train to Kyiv |
| Rzeszów-Jasionka | RZE / EPRZ | 3,200 m | 24 hours | Morning train from Przemyśl |
| Kraków | KRK / EPKK | 2,550 m | Tower 24 hours, slot-coordinated | Through ticket via Przemyśl, fallback for Rzeszów |
| Warsaw Modlin | WMI / EPMO | 2,500 m | Mainly airline traffic | Alternative when Chopin has no slot |
| Lublin | LUZ / EPLB | 2,520 m | Fixed opening hours | Short road to the Hrebenne crossing, about 130 km |
Which aircraft for the trip
| Class | Typical model | Seats | When it makes sense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300, Citation CJ3 | 6-8 | Small groups with normal luggage, all hubs non-stop |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 75 | 6-9 | More room for luggage and equipment |
| Super midsize | Challenger 350 | 8-10 | Delegations travelling together, 3 m³ of hold |
Every bag has to go on the train after landing, so the size of the group matters more than cabin comfort on a flight of two hours. A light jet takes up to six people with a suitcase each.
Questions about the airport, the train or the aircraft? Leave a phone number and a consultant rings you back.
When to plan the trip
The train sets the calendar of this trip:
- Sleeper berths from Warsaw often sell out two or three weeks ahead: buy the train tickets before the aircraft is confirmed.
- Afternoon traffic in Warsaw is slow, so we leave a margin between landing and the train.
- Queues at the border crossings grow before public holidays and in the summer holidays.
- In winter, aircraft are often de-iced before morning departures, so we plan the take-off with a margin.
From the aircraft to the train
Empty Legs to Poland
An Empty Leg is a flight the operator has to make without passengers. Poland is busy with business aviation, and empty sectors appear on these directions:
The operator sets the date and time of an Empty Leg, which rarely matches a train booked weeks ahead, so these flights suit the return more than the outbound trip. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and a range of dates.
Flying with a dog or cat
To Warsaw or Rzeszów the pet flies in the cabin beside you, and the operator approves it in advance. The rules that apply:
- Microchip to ISO standard and rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel for a first vaccination.
- An EU pet passport, or an animal health certificate for a pet coming from Great Britain.
- Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
- Ukraine is not on the EU list of countries exempt from the rabies antibody test. Blood taken at least 30 days after vaccination, at least 0.5 IU/ml in an EU-approved laboratory and entered in the passport before you leave the EU, spares the pet a three-month wait on return.
- Ukraine asks for a veterinary health certificate as well; your vet confirms the details before the trip.
- Back in the EU, the animal enters through an approved point of entry, such as Przemyśl on the railway or Medyka and Korczowa on the road.
Documents and rules
Before departure: checklist
- Passport for every passenger, valid for the whole stay.
- Sleeper tickets from Warsaw or day train tickets from Przemyśl, and the onward train to Dnipro.
- Passenger list with passport numbers, sent the day before.
- Car from the aircraft to the station, and a hotel near Przemyśl if needed.
- Written confirmation of insurance cover for Ukraine.
- Pet passport with the rabies antibody result.
How to plan and book
- Tell us the day you need to be in Dnipro, the number of passengers and bags, and your choice of overnight or day train.
- Buy the train tickets; we fix the airport and the landing time around the departure.
- You receive 2-3 aircraft options with operator, model and the price for the whole aircraft, with the car to the station if you want it.
- You sign the contract and pay; we confirm the slot, handling and the car.
- For the return, the aircraft is booked for the day you are back in Poland, with a margin of several hours for delays on the way.
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Reputation
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14 years in business aviation in Europe, with the head office in Cyprus and offices in Nice, Hamburg and Geneva. More than 100 regular clients and 34 partner companies around the world.
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A wide choice of aircraft
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Through certified operators we have access to around 6,500 private jets and turboprops. We select an aircraft for a flight of any range and complexity.
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Transparent contracts
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Every flight is covered by a clear contract stating the aircraft, times, included services and cancellation terms. We are flexible and always ready to discuss details and make changes.
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Online booking
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You can book the flight and sign the contract remotely, without visiting an office. If you prefer, all documents can also be arranged in person at one of our offices.
Our team
Charlotte McKinney
Commercial Director
Henry Richter
Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer
Emma Miller
Director of Development
Liam Bishop
Senior Aviation Consultant
Oliver Davis
Aviation Consultant
Anna Laurent
Aviation Consultant
Travelling to Dnipro: questions and answers
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- Can a private jet fly to Dnipro?
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No. Ukrainian airspace is closed to civil flights, and the city airport does not receive them. We fly you to Poland, and the journey continues by train.
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- Which airport should we land at?
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Usually Warsaw Chopin for the overnight train to Kyiv. Rzeszów-Jasionka suits the morning train from Przemyśl, about 95 km from the airport.
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- How much does the flight cost?
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A Phenom 300 to Warsaw costs from EUR 11,000 one way from Vienna and EUR 15,000 from London, for the whole aircraft. Trains and the stay in Ukraine come on top.
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- How long does the whole journey take?
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From London, 2:30 h to Warsaw, about 14 hours on the overnight train to Kyiv, then the train to Dnipro. Count on more than a day.
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- Is there a direct train from Poland to Dnipro?
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Timetables change. If the Ukrainian railway runs a through train from Przemyśl on your date, we plan the flight to Rzeszów; otherwise the trip goes via Kyiv.
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- Which documents do we need?
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A passport for everyone. Citizens of the EU, the UK and the USA need no visa for Ukraine for up to 90 days in any 180.
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- Can our cat travel with us?
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Yes, with a microchip, rabies vaccination, health certificate and a rabies antibody test entered in the passport before you leave the EU.
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- Can the aircraft wait for us in Poland?
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It can, but for a stay of several days two one-way flights usually cost less than parking and crew hotels.
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- How early should we book?
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Start with the sleeper tickets, which often sell out two or three weeks ahead. The aircraft can usually be arranged at shorter notice.
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