Private jet to Italy

Italy stretches about 1,200 km from the Alps to Sicily, and private flyers use it in very different ways: fairs and fashion weeks in Milan, weekends in Rome, villas in Tuscany, yachts off Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast, skiing in the Dolomites. With so many airports that take business jets, the right one is the closest to the final address, not the biggest.

Two rules shape every quote. Italy charges a passenger tax on private flights in both directions and on domestic legs, and many airports on the islands and in the south have little room to park an aircraft in summer. We work as a broker: aircraft come from operators across Europe, and the airport, the parking and the transfer are planned together. Below is the overview by region, with links to our pages on each city and island.

Send the route, dates and number of passengers through the form, and we will reply with suitable airports, aircraft and prices.

Why fly privately to Italian cities and islands

Flight times from the European hubs

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

Northern Italy and Tuscany are within two hours of most hubs north of the Alps, Rome and Sardinia about half an hour more. Inside the country, Milan - Rome takes 1:07 h in a Citation XLS+. From Dubai a heavy jet needs about 6 h to Milan, from New York 8:37 h to Rome.

Private jet prices to Italy

Each price is for the whole aircraft, one way, with an aircraft available near the departure airport. Handling, parking and passenger taxes are added in the quote. The flight time refers to the first aircraft in the row.

From the European hubs to the main airports

The cheapest hub route is Munich - Venice at EUR 8,500 in a light jet, under an hour in the air. From London a Citation CJ3 costs EUR 11,500 to Milan Linate and EUR 13,000 to Olbia; a Challenger 350 with a stand-up cabin costs EUR 18,000 and EUR 21,000 on the same routes.

Within the country and from its neighbours

Many trips cover more than one region, or start in Sicily or Malta. On these sectors a turboprop keeps the price down for up to six passengers:

Domestic legs may only be flown by an operator licensed in the EU; a British, Swiss or other non-EU operator cannot carry passengers from Milan to Rome or from Rome to Olbia, so for a multi-stop trip we choose an EU operator from the start. Between Rome, Florence and Milan the fast train is often as quick once the drive to the airports is counted.

From northern Europe, Ireland and Poland

From Stockholm and Dublin, Rome is about three hours away in a Phenom 300. For a family with summer luggage the Praetor 500 gives a larger hold and a shorter flight at EUR 21,000 on both routes.

Long-haul flights

Rome, Milan and Olbia receive many flights from the Gulf and North America in summer. All three types below fly these routes non-stop:

Prices depend on the flight time, on where the nearest free aircraft is and on the season: in July and August, and around Ferragosto on 15 August, free aircraft for Sardinia and the south are booked weeks ahead, and a jet that cannot park flies away empty between the two legs. The Italian tax is charged per passenger on every private flight arriving in or departing from Italy and on domestic legs, and the departure country may add its own; both are explained below and 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

What a trip really costs

Price per person

A private jet is chartered as a whole, so the cost per seat drops with every extra passenger. The Italian tax is added per head on each leg:

Online calculator

Enter the route, date and number of passengers to any Italian airport, and the calculator sends an estimate by e-mail within minutes.

Airports and regions for business aviation

Italy has a dense network of airports with services for private flights, from Bolzano in the north to Comiso in Sicily. Use the place you are staying to choose the airport:

Other airports for private flights include Verona for Lake Garda, Rimini for the Adriatic coast and San Marino, Bologna, Trieste, Alghero, Trapani and Comiso. When an aircraft must wait several days near a crowded summer airport, we price parking at a quieter one nearby.

Which aircraft for an Italian trip

Bags matter more than seats on a holiday trip: hard suitcases, pushchairs or golf bags often need midsize jets. If a helicopter to Capri or Porto Cervo follows, keep to one medium soft bag per person.

Planning several regions, or unsure which airport suits your villa or yacht? Leave your number and a consultant will call you.

When to fly: the year month by month

The north and the south have different high seasons. Milan follows its fairs and fashion weeks, the coasts and islands follow the summer, and the mountains follow the snow. The best months for a trip to the coasts are June and September: the sea is warm, there are more free aircraft than in July and August, and parking is easier to get. Empty Legs are most frequent at the end of August and in September, when jets that brought families south fly home, and after the big event weeks in Milan and Venice.

For Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast in July and August, and for Milan during the Salone del Mobile or a fashion week, confirm aircraft, slot and parking several weeks ahead. Outside those periods a trip can often be arranged within a few days.

From the airport to the hotel, villa or yacht

Empty Legs to and from Italy

When an aircraft drops passengers and cannot park, it leaves empty, and that leg can be booked at a reduced price. Short summer parking on the islands and in the south makes such flights common. Typical directions:

The date of such a flight follows the original charter, so it works for travellers who can move a day or two. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the route you have in mind and a range of dates, and we pass on the legs that match.

Flying with a dog or cat

On a private flight the animal sits in the cabin with its owner. The operator approves it before the booking is confirmed, so give us its species, breed and weight. Italy applies the EU rules:

• Microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel when it is the first one.
• EU pet passport; pets from Great Britain need an animal health certificate issued by a government-authorised vet.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
• No tapeworm treatment is required to enter Italy.

Before a dog flies on to the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland or Norway, a vet treats it against tapeworm 1-5 days ahead of landing there; for a UK trip of five days or less, a UK vet can give it before departure, at least 24 hours before the return. The UK admits pets only through approved routes and handlers.

Documents, entry rules and taxes

Checklist before departure

• Valid passport or ID card for every passenger, children included; from the UK, a passport valid three months beyond the date you leave Schengen.
• Full names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent no later than the day before.
• The final address: hotel, villa, marina or fairground, so we can choose the airport.
• How long you stay, so we can request parking or plan two one-way flights.
• Number and type of bags, golf bags, skis and pushchairs, and soft bags if a helicopter follows.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

How to book a flight to Italy

1. Send the departure airport, dates, passengers, luggage and the final address, whether a villa in Chianti, a hotel in Positano or a yacht in Porto Cervo.
2. We choose the airport and check slot, prior permission and parking, or plan two one-way flights if the aircraft cannot stay.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, with the Italian tax shown per leg.
4. You sign the contract with the operator and pay; we confirm the slot, handling, catering and the car, helicopter or boat.
5. The car brings you to the private aviation terminal or handler, and the transfer waits when you land.

Questions about private flights to Italy

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

  • From the European hubs a light jet costs from EUR 8,500 one way, Munich - Venice, and from London EUR 11,500 to Milan Linate. Inside the country a turboprop starts at EUR 7,000. The Italian passenger tax and handling are added in the quote.

• • When is the Italian tax EUR 100 and when EUR 200?

  • It depends on the distance: EUR 10 below 100 km, then EUR 100 up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond. It is charged per passenger on every leg into, out of and within Italy.

• • Which airport is best for Florence?

  • Peretola is closest, about 8 km from the centre, but its short runway limits it to light and midsize jets. Larger groups land in Pisa, 1-1:30 h by car from Florence.

• • Can we fly straight to Capri?

  • No. Capri has only a heliport. The jet lands in Naples, and the helicopter takes 20-30 minutes, or a boat from the port about 45-55 minutes.

• • Can the aircraft wait for us in Sardinia?

  • From late June to early September the apron at Olbia is often full, so the aircraft drops you and returns on the day you fly home. The quote shows these legs.

• • Can we land in Rome late at night?

  • Ciampino closes to private flights at night, so a late arrival goes to Fiumicino, where passengers pass through the main terminal.

• • Do I need a passport for Italy?

  • Within Schengen there is no passport check, but the operator needs a valid passport or ID card for every passenger. From the UK a passport is required, valid three months beyond your departure from Schengen.

• • Can my dog fly with us?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport or, from Great Britain, an animal health certificate. Italy needs no tapeworm treatment; carry a muzzle and a lead of up to 1.5 m.

• • Can one aircraft take us to several regions?

  • Yes, if the operator is licensed in the EU, since domestic legs are closed to non-EU operators. Each leg carries the Italian tax.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Italy?

  • Yes, especially from Sardinia, Naples and Milan, where parking is short, and in September, when aircraft return north. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your direction and dates.