Private jet to Dortmund

Dortmund is the largest city of the Ruhr, with about 600,000 inhabitants, and the home of Borussia Dortmund. Its stadium, Signal Iduna Park, holds more than 81,000 people and is the largest football ground in Germany. Most private flights here are either match trips or business visits: Signal Iduna, Wilo and Rhenus Logistics have their head offices in the city, the TechnologiePark houses about 280 companies, and the Westfalenhallen next to the stadium host fairs and concerts all year.

Business jets land at Dortmund Airport, about 10 km east of the centre, where private passengers use a general aviation terminal separate from the airline building. The airport needs no slot for private flights, which makes it easy to move a departure at short notice. Its limit is the clock: regular departures end at 22:00. For an evening kick-off or a long dinner we plan a night in the city or a departure from Düsseldorf or Cologne Bonn. As a broker, we source the aircraft from operators across Europe and quote a price for the whole jet.

Tell us the match or the meeting, the time it ends and the number of passengers. A consultant replies with aircraft options, the return plan and the price.

Why charter a jet to the Ruhr's largest city

How long the flight takes

These are the times of a Citation CJ3 from the table below, with taxi, climb and descent included. Brussels takes 0:49 h, Paris 1:09 h, Geneva 1:20 h, Milan 1:27 h, Vienna 1:32 h and Nice 1:43 h. From Madrid a light jet needs 2:35 h, from Larnaca 4:22 h non-stop, which is a long time in a small cabin, so groups from Cyprus usually take a midsize jet. A Challenger 350 cuts barely five minutes off the one-hour sectors; it is chosen for the cabin and the hold, not for speed.

Private jet prices to Dortmund

The table shows one-way prices for the whole aircraft, assuming an aircraft available close to the departure airport; handling, airport fees and passenger taxes are added. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the European hubs

Frankfurt, only 179 km away, is the cheapest start at EUR 7,500 in a light jet. Amsterdam, Hamburg and Brussels follow at EUR 8,000, and Berlin costs EUR 8,500. Paris, Zurich and Munich are all EUR 9,000, so within western Europe the class of aircraft moves the price more than the distance does.

From other European cities

For the UK regions, Scandinavia, Poland and southern Europe the light jet column uses the Phenom 300 with its larger hold. The Praetor 500 and the Challenger 350 have stand-up cabins for sectors of two hours or more.

Long-haul flights

Dortmund's 2,000 m runway takes heavy and long-range business jets, but with full tanks the operator checks the take-off weight for the day. The largest ultra long range jets and VIP airliners normally use Düsseldorf. Parking positions take aircraft up to 24 t, so for a Falcon 7X parking is agreed separately or the aircraft waits at another airport. Every aircraft in the table flies these routes non-stop.

Each price is built from the flight time and a fixed share for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. The departure country adds its own passenger tax: France about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, Italy EUR 100 per passenger up to 1,500 km on flights to or from Italy and Austria EUR 12 per passenger. In the UK, Air Passenger Duty does not apply to aircraft under 5.7 t, the higher private-jet rate applies to aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats, and other jets pay the standard rate of their distance band. Germany charges a departure tax per passenger on the flight home, and domestic legs from Berlin, Hamburg or Munich also carry German VAT. 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

What a trip really costs

Price per person

Because the whole aircraft is chartered, a full cabin brings the cost per seat down quickly. Passenger taxes come on top per head:

Online calculator

Enter your route, date and group size, and the calculator sends an estimate by e-mail.

Dortmund Airport and the late-evening alternatives

Dortmund Airport (DTM, EDLW) lies in the Brackel district, on the boundary with Holzwickede and Unna. It has a single asphalt runway of 2,000 m with ILS approaches, enough for turboprops, light and midsize jets and most super midsize types. Airline traffic is mostly low-cost and holiday flights, so business aviation does not compete with a hub schedule.

Private, business and sports flights use the general aviation terminal, run by the airport company and separate from the passenger terminal. It has a quiet lounge and its own security, passport and customs checks. Dortmund Handling Service looks after dispatch and ground services, although the operator may bring its own handler. Parking positions are available for aircraft of up to 24 t, rented by the day or by the month, which covers light, midsize and super midsize jets.

The opening hours shape every plan. The airport opens at 06:00; regular departures end at 22:00 and landings at 23:00. A limited number of delayed movements is tolerated after that, but a charter flight cannot count on it, and anything later needs prior permission that is not always granted. Medical and police flights are exempt, so an air ambulance can leave at night.

Düsseldorf, Cologne Bonn and other airports nearby

When the evening runs past 22:00 or the aircraft is too heavy for 2,000 m, the departure moves to a larger airport. Distances are straight-line from Dortmund Airport:

In practice we price the arrival into Dortmund, the closest airport to the city, and the departure from whichever airport matches the hour. Düsseldorf adds a slot and a drive of about 50 minutes; Cologne Bonn is about an hour by car and has no night limit.

Choosing the aircraft

Two to four fans fly most cheaply in light jets; the CJ3 carries about 1.8 m³ of luggage and the Phenom 300 about 2.4 m³. A group of seven or eight with match-day kit or fair samples fits better in a midsize jet. For short regional hops a turboprop such as the PC-12 saves a good part of the jet price and needs far less runway.

Not sure which aircraft fits your group or your return time? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

Season planner: football, fairs and the Christmas market

Private traffic to Dortmund follows the fixture list and the programme of the Westfalenhallen. The Bundesliga publishes exact kick-off times only a few weeks ahead, so we confirm the flight once the date is fixed:

For a European night game the stadium seats about 66,000, because the south stand becomes seated. Tickets for such matches go quickly, so the flight is booked once they are secured. In winter de-icing adds time and cost at both ends.

From the airport to the stadium, the centre and the region

Empty Legs to and from Dortmund

Empty Legs are flights without passengers that the operator has to make anyway, for example to return to base after a drop-off. To Dortmund they come mainly from nearby Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxembourg. Typical directions:

The operator fixes the date and time of an Empty Leg, so it rarely matches a set kick-off, but it works well for a flexible business trip. Send the direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we let you know when a suitable flight appears.

Travelling with a dog or cat

The dog or cat sits in the cabin with you, and the operator approves the animal before the booking. Germany follows the EU rules:

• Microchip (ISO standard), implanted before the rabies vaccination is given.
• Rabies vaccination at least 21 days old after a first vaccination.
• EU pet passport; pets from Great Britain need an animal health certificate, valid for entry into the EU for ten days from issue.
• No more than five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
• Germany does not require tapeworm treatment.

Streets around the stadium are packed and loud on match days, so a dog is better left at the hotel with a sitter before the game. Some operators ask for a carrier or charge for cabin cleaning; tell us the species, breed and weight when you send the request.

Documents, customs and taxes

Checklist before the flight

• Passport or ID card for everyone on board, including children.
• Full names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent a day ahead.
• Match or meeting, end time and the return plan: before 22:00, overnight or from Cologne Bonn.
• Match tickets or fair passes confirmed before the flight is booked.
• Number of bags and any fair samples, with sizes and weights.
• Pet passport, microchip and rabies record.
• Company details for the invoice.

How to book a private jet to Dortmund

1. Send the route, the date, the passengers and the reason for the trip: the match, the fair or the meeting and when it ends.
2. We check the opening hours and, when the return may pass 22:00, price an overnight stay and a departure from Cologne Bonn or Düsseldorf next to it.
3. You receive 2-4 options with operator, aircraft, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, waiting time included.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we book handling at the general aviation terminal, parking, the car and catering.
5. On the day, arrive 20-30 minutes before departure. In Dortmund the driver waits at the general aviation terminal, not at the passenger terminal.

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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Questions about private flights to Dortmund

• • What does a private jet to Dortmund cost?

  • For the whole aircraft, a light jet starts at EUR 7,500 one way from Frankfurt. Amsterdam, Brussels and Hamburg cost EUR 8,000 and London EUR 9,500. Waiting time, parking and passenger taxes are added in the quote.

• • Can we fly home on the evening of the match?

  • After a Saturday game at 15:30, yes: there is time to reach the airport and leave before 22:00. After an evening kick-off we plan an overnight stay or a night departure from Cologne Bonn.

• • Do private flights need a slot in Dortmund?

  • No. The arrival time is agreed with the operator and the handler, and only the opening hours set the limits.

• • How far is the airport from the stadium?

  • About 14 km, 20-25 minutes by car. Traffic is heavy for hours around a match, so the transfer is planned with a margin.

• • Can a large jet land in Dortmund?

  • The runway is 2,000 m, enough for light, midsize and most super midsize jets. Heavier aircraft land after a performance check, and the largest use Düsseldorf or Cologne Bonn.

• • Where does the driver meet us?

  • At the general aviation terminal, which is a separate building from the passenger terminal. We give the driver the terminal and the landing time.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 1:19 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3. Germany is one hour ahead of the UK, so a 07:00 departure lands around 09:20 local time.

• • Can the aircraft wait for us all day?

  • Yes. Crew waiting time and parking appear in the quote, and for longer stays we compare that with sending the aircraft home and back.

• • May my dog travel with us?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport, once the operator has agreed. Germany bars pit bull type breeds except for visitors staying up to four weeks.

• • Are Empty Legs available?

  • Now and then, mostly from Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Brussels and Luxembourg. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and your dates.

• • When are aircraft and hotels hardest to find?

  • On big match weekends, during Jagd & Hund and on the Christmas market weekends in December. Book as early as you can for those dates.