Private jet to Frankfurt

The financial capital of Germany is a working destination. The European Central Bank, the Bundesbank and the towers of the Bankenviertel sit 15-20 minutes from the airport, and Messe Frankfurt, one of the largest exhibition grounds in the world, hosts Ambiente, Light + Building, ISH, Automechanika and the Book Fair. Many private flights land on a weekday morning and leave the same evening: board meetings, investor visits, deal signings and fair days. From Zurich, Munich, Brussels or Amsterdam a light jet takes about an hour, from London or Copenhagen under an hour and a half.

Two airports serve business jets. Frankfurt Airport (FRA), the largest in Germany, takes every aircraft type; private passengers use the General Aviation Terminal on the south side of the field, away from the passenger terminals. The price of that is a slot for every movement, higher fees and a night ban from 23:00 to 05:00. Egelsbach, about 10 km away, has no airline traffic at all and suits turboprops, light and midsize jets on its 1,400 m runway. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and propose the airport that fits the group, the aircraft and the time of your return.

Tell us the route, the date, the group size and where your meeting or fair stand is, and a consultant will answer with aircraft, airport and price.

Why companies fly privately to the Main

Flight times from Europe's hubs

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

• Zurich: 0:54 h; Munich and Brussels: 0:55 h
• Amsterdam: 1:01 h; Hamburg: 1:04 h; Berlin: 1:06 h
• Paris Le Bourget and Geneva: 1:08 h; Milan Linate: 1:13 h
• Vienna: 1:22 h; London Farnborough: 1:26 h; Copenhagen: 1:27 h
• Nice: 1:30 h; Stockholm: 2:10 h; Madrid: 2:28 h
• Larnaca: 4:10 h in a light jet, without a fuel stop

Egelsbach is only about 10 km from the main airport, so the flight time there is practically the same; the difference is on the ground. A bigger jet barely shortens these sectors: from London the Challenger 350 takes 1:20 h. From the Gulf the flight lasts 5:16-6:13 h, from New York 7:23-7:47 h, all non-stop.

Frankfurt private jet prices

Prices are for the whole aircraft, one way. Handling, airport fees and passenger taxes are added in the quote, and the figures are based on an aircraft parked close to your departure airport. The flight time column applies to the first aircraft in each row.

From the main European hubs to FRA

Zurich and Munich are the cheapest at EUR 8,000 in a light jet; Amsterdam, Hamburg and Brussels cost EUR 8,500. Berlin, Paris, Geneva and Milan, at 1:06-1:13 h, all come to EUR 9,000. London, Nice and Copenhagen cost EUR 10,000.

From other European cities

From the UK regions, Ireland, Poland, the Czech Republic and the Mediterranean the light jet column uses the Phenom 300 with its larger baggage hold:

Long-haul to the main airport

Three runways of 4,000 m take any long-range jet or VIP airliner. All the aircraft below fly these routes non-stop:

Small jets to Egelsbach

For a group of up to about eight on a flight from within the EU, Egelsbach is quicker on the ground and avoids the slot at FRA. The fare is about the same:

Minutes in the air are the main cost driver, plus a fixed amount for bringing the jet and crew to the start of the trip. Airport fees at Frankfurt Main are clearly higher than at Egelsbach, and in big fair weeks the nearest free aircraft may have to come from further away, which adds positioning time. Passenger taxes depend on the departure country: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet from France; Italy charges EUR 100 per passenger up to 1,500 km and Austria EUR 12. In the UK, aircraft under 5.7 t pay no Air Passenger Duty, jets 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, Sweden has none, and Germany charges its departure tax on the way back. The quote shows each 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 the whole trip costs

Cost per seat

The aircraft is chartered as a whole, so every additional passenger lowers the price per seat. Passenger taxes come on top, per person:

Estimate online

Enter your route, date and number of passengers, and the calculator sends an estimate to your e-mail.

Frankfurt Main, Egelsbach and Hahn

Frankfurt Airport (FRA, EDDF) lies about 12 km south-west of the city centre. Of its four runways, three are 4,000 m long and one 2,800 m, so it handles every class of business jet and VIP airliner. Private flights are processed at the General Aviation Terminal on the south side, separate from the large passenger terminals, with handling agents and lounges; border police and customs at the airport clear flights from outside Schengen. Every arrival and departure needs a slot, and slots near the night ban are scarce. Between 23:00 and 05:00 no aircraft may take off or land, and the General Aviation Terminal works from 05:00 to 23:00.

Egelsbach (EDFE) is the busiest general aviation airfield in Germany, about 17 km south of the centre. There is no scheduled traffic and no slot coordination, and handling takes minutes. The limits are the 1,400 m runway, which suits turboprops, light and midsize jets, and the opening hours: the airfield closes in the evening, earlier than FRA, so a late return is planned from the main airport. Flights from outside the EU also use Frankfurt Main.

Alternates and a misleading name

Frankfurt-Hahn carries the city's name but lies 93 km to the west in the Hunsrück hills. It is open around the clock, but the drive to the city takes about an hour and a half, so we use it only in exceptional cases. When weather or traffic closes FRA, flights divert to the airports below. Distances are straight-line from FRA:

Choosing the aircraft and the airport

The aircraft decides the airport. Up to midsize, Egelsbach is usually quicker and cheaper on the ground; a super midsize or larger jet always lands at FRA. For most trips light jets are enough, and a midsize jet is worth it when the group travels with sample cases or several days' luggage.

Unsure whether Egelsbach or the main airport fits your day? Leave your number and a consultant will call you.

The fair calendar

Demand follows the fair calendar and the working week rather than the holiday seasons. These regular events tighten slots, parking and hotels:

In the big fair weeks secure aircraft, slot and parking several weeks ahead. Outside them a flight can usually be arranged at a few days' notice.

From the airport to the city

In fair weeks we send the car to the entrance nearest your hall. A helicopter to a company site in the region can be requested with the flight and is quoted separately.

Empty Legs through Rhine-Main

An Empty Leg is a flight without passengers, when an aircraft returns to base or moves to its next clients. With two airports and heavy business traffic, Rhine-Main sees such sectors often. Typical directions:

The operator fixes the date and time, and any leg into FRA has to land before the 23:00 night ban. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and dates, and we send suitable legs as they appear.

Taking a dog or cat

Your dog or cat flies in the cabin next to you, never in a hold, and the operator must approve it in advance. Germany applies 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.
• 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 non-commercial trip.
• No tapeworm treatment is needed to enter Germany.
• Germany bans pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, bull terriers and their crosses, with an exemption for visitors staying up to four weeks.

Many dog owners prefer Egelsbach: it is quieter on the apron, and the walk from the aircraft to the car is short. Short-nosed breeds in particular should not travel in a hold, which a private flight avoids.

Border, customs and taxes

Before the flight

• Valid passport or ID card for each passenger, children included.
• Passenger names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• The time your last meeting ends, so the return fits the slot and the 23:00 limit.
• Number of suitcases, sample cases or stand material.
• Pet passport or health certificate, microchip and rabies record.
• Address in the banking district, at the Messe or elsewhere in the region.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

How booking works

1. Send the route, the date, the number of passengers, the luggage and the address of your meeting or fair hall.
2. We choose between Frankfurt Main and Egelsbach by aircraft size and return time, and check slots, parking and the fair calendar.
3. You receive 2-4 offers with 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; we confirm the slot, handling, the car and catering.
5. Arrive 20-30 minutes before departure; the driver takes you to the General Aviation Terminal or to Egelsbach.

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 Frankfurt

• • How much does a private jet to Frankfurt cost?

  • A Citation CJ3 costs from EUR 8,000 one way from Zurich or Munich and EUR 10,000 from London, for the whole aircraft. Handling, airport fees and passenger taxes are added in the quote.

• • Frankfurt Main or Egelsbach?

  • It depends on the aircraft and the time of day. Egelsbach suits turboprops, light and midsize jets and is quicker on the ground; larger jets, flights from outside the EU and late returns use Frankfurt Main.

• • Where do private passengers go at FRA?

  • To the General Aviation Terminal on the south side of the airport, separate from the passenger terminals.

• • How late can we leave Frankfurt?

  • Take-off from FRA must be before 23:00, when the night ban starts. Egelsbach closes earlier in the evening, so late returns are planned from the main airport.

• • Is Frankfurt-Hahn an option?

  • Rarely. It lies 93 km west in the Hunsrück, and the drive of about an hour and a half outweighs the time saved in the air.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 1:26 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 1:20 h in a Challenger 350. The distance is about 670 km.

• • Can I visit a fair and fly home the same day?

  • Yes. Most European hubs are within 1:30 h, and the Messe is 20-30 minutes from both airports. In fair weeks book slot and parking early.

• • Can my dog fly with me?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. Certain fighting-dog breeds may not be brought into Germany, except for short visits.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Frankfurt?

  • Yes, often to and from London, Switzerland and other German cities, and from the Mediterranean in summer. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • Which aircraft does a group of 12 need?

  • A heavy jet such as the Legacy 650 or Challenger 650. It cannot use Egelsbach, so the flight goes to Frankfurt Main.

• • When is it hardest to get a slot or parking?

  • During the large fairs: Light + Building or ISH in March, Automechanika in September and the Book Fair in October. Book several weeks ahead.