Private jet to Klagenfurt

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is the capital of Carinthia, the southernmost Austrian state, set at the eastern end of a lake about 16.5 km long. Most private passengers do not stay in the city: they head for hotels and villas in Pörtschach, Velden or Maria Wörth on the shores of the Wörthersee, mainly in July and August and at weekends from late spring. In winter the same airport serves the ski areas of Bad Kleinkirchheim, Gerlitzen and Nassfeld, and on working days it handles meetings with regional authorities and companies.

The airport lies in the Annabichl district, less than 3 km north-east of the centre. Private and VIP flights are handled by the airport company: the car can drive onto the apron to the aircraft steps, the security check takes place separately, and staff help with passport and customs formalities. The 2,720 m runway takes every class of business jet. As a broker, we compare offers from operators across Europe and send aircraft options with the price for the whole aircraft.

Use the form to send the route, the date and the number of passengers, and a consultant will reply with aircraft and prices.

Why fly privately to Carinthia

Flight times to Klagenfurt

Citation CJ3 times from the price tables, taxi, climb and descent included:

• Vienna: 0:50 h, Munich: 0:53 h
• Milan Linate: 1:04 h, Zurich: 1:07 h
• Frankfurt: 1:17 h, Geneva: 1:23 h, Berlin: 1:23 h
• Nice: 1:24 h, Hamburg: 1:40 h, Brussels: 1:42 h
• Paris Le Bourget: 1:47 h, Amsterdam: 1:48 h
• London Farnborough: 2:11 h, Madrid: 2:43 h, Larnaca: 3:23 h

From Venice, Trieste, Salzburg or Zagreb even a turboprop needs less than an hour. On these short sectors the choice of aircraft hardly changes the flight time; it changes the cabin size and the luggage space. From Dubai a heavy jet flies non-stop in 5:36 h.

Prices for a private jet to Klagenfurt

All prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport charges and passenger taxes, assuming an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the big European hubs

From Munich and Vienna a CJ3 costs EUR 8,000; from London the same aircraft costs EUR 12,500 for a flight of 2:11 h. For a family with summer luggage, the Challenger 350 from London costs EUR 19,500.

From Poland, Germany, Scandinavia and southern Italy

In this table the light jet column uses the Pilatus PC-24, which has a large door for bulky luggage, followed by the Praetor 500 and the Gulfstream G280:

Short hops from the neighbours

From north-east Italy, Salzburg and Zagreb a turboprop costs less than a jet and takes only a few minutes longer:

Long-haul arrivals

The runway is long enough for long-range jets, which fly from Israel and the Gulf without a stop:

The price rises with flight time, plus a fixed share for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Taxes depend on the route: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet from France; Italy charges EUR 100 per passenger up to 1,500 km on flights departing from or arriving in Italy; Germany and the UK charge departure taxes, and UK Air Passenger Duty depends on the aircraft weight and seats. Flights from Vienna or Salzburg are domestic and carry the Austrian passenger tax and Austrian VAT. On the way back from Klagenfurt, Austria charges EUR 12 per passenger, or EUR 30 on sectors under 350 km, which covers Munich, Vienna, Venice and Zagreb. Every amount appears 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

Because the aircraft is chartered as a whole, the price per seat drops with every passenger. Passenger taxes are added per head:

Online calculator

For a quick estimate for your own date and route, the calculator sends the figure to your e-mail.

The airport and its alternates

Klagenfurt Airport (KLU, LOWK) is in the Annabichl district, about 2.8 km north-east of the city centre, in a wide basin at about 450 m above sea level. The paved runway 10L/28R measures 2,720 x 45 m, and the approach to runway 28R from the east uses an ILS. Scheduled airliners use the same runway, so heavy business jets fit well within its limits.

Private passengers use the airport's general aviation and VIP service. The security check takes place at gate 1, and staff accompany passengers through passport and customs checks when the flight comes from outside Schengen. Your own car or a chauffeur can drive onto the apron, which the airport asks to be booked 24 hours ahead. On-board catering and hangar space are arranged on request; a hangar is worth comparing with de-icing on a winter stay of several days.

Opening hours are 05:45-23:30 Monday to Friday, 05:45-22:00 on Saturday and 07:00-23:30 on Sunday, and customs, handling, refuelling and de-icing work the same hours. A late Saturday arrival or an early Sunday departure is therefore planned around these times.

When another airport is needed

In fog or snow the operator names an alternate before departure. Distances are straight-line from Klagenfurt:

Which aircraft to choose

A summer holiday means more luggage than a business trip: two large suitcases per person quickly fill the hold of a light jet, so for four or more passengers a midsize aircraft is the safer choice. In winter, skis and boots travel in the hold in bags; tell us the number of pairs, as small jets take only a few. On the shortest sectors turboprops cost less than jets and lose only minutes.

Unsure about the aircraft or the weekend hours of the airport? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.

When to fly: lake summer and ski winter

Demand at Klagenfurt follows the seasons on the lake and in the mountains:

For July and August weekends book a few weeks ahead, and earlier still for the Ironman weekend. Saturday closing at 22:00 and Sunday opening at 07:00 matter most in high season, when many guests want to leave on Sunday morning.

Transfers to the lake, the city and the slopes

Slovenia and Friuli are close on the other side of the Karawanks. A rental car needs the rental company's permission to cross the border, which we check when booking the car.

Empty Legs to and from Klagenfurt

An Empty Leg is a flight the operator makes without passengers, for example when returning to Vienna or Salzburg after dropping guests at the lake. In summer these sectors appear mostly around weekends, as aircraft bring and collect guests. Typical directions:

The operator fixes the date and time of an Empty Leg, so it suits a flexible plan. Send the direction and a range of dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we forward matching flights as they appear.

Flying with a dog or cat

Your dog or cat flies in the cabin beside you, never in the hold, and the operator must approve it in advance. With the car on the apron, the animal goes straight from the aircraft to the car:

• ISO microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination at 12 weeks or older; after the first dose the animal can travel after 21 days.
• EU pet passport. Pets from Great Britain travel with an animal health certificate.
• Up to five animals per person; above that the rules for commercial transport apply, with a health certificate prepared in advance.
• Austria requires no tapeworm treatment.

On Austrian public transport, including trains, a dog usually needs a lead and a muzzle, so take a muzzle for a lake boat or a train ride. Lakeside hotels have their own pet policies, and the operator may ask for a carrier or charge for cabin cleaning.

Documents, customs and taxes

Checklist before the flight

• Valid passport or ID card for every passenger, including children.
• Passenger list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• Exact address of the hotel or villa on the lake.
• Make, colour and number plate of the car that will drive onto the apron, at least 24 hours before landing.
• Number of suitcases, pairs of skis and golf bags.
• Return day and time, keeping in mind Saturday closing at 22:00 and Sunday opening at 07:00.
• Pet passport or health certificate, microchip and rabies record.

How to book a private jet to Klagenfurt

1. Send the departure airport, the dates, the number of passengers and the address on the lake or in the ski area.
2. We check the airport hours for your arrival and return, book the VIP service with the car on the apron and arrange the transfer.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, with parking costs compared against two one-way flights.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we confirm handling, catering and, in winter, de-icing or a hangar.
5. On the day, arrive 20-30 minutes before departure; after landing at Klagenfurt the car is waiting at the aircraft.

Our team

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Director of Development

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Questions about private flights to Klagenfurt

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

  • A turboprop from Venice, Trieste, Salzburg or Zagreb costs from EUR 6,500 one way for the whole aircraft. A Citation CJ3 costs EUR 8,000 from Munich or Vienna and EUR 12,500 from London, plus handling and passenger taxes.

• • Can my car drive onto the apron?

  • Yes. The airport's VIP service lets your own car or a chauffeur drive to the aircraft, with a separate security check. The airport asks for 24 hours' notice with the car details.

• • How far is Velden from the airport?

  • About 27 km, 20-25 minutes by car, longer on summer weekends. Pörtschach and Krumpendorf on the north shore are closer, and the city centre is under 3 km away.

• • What are the airport hours?

  • 05:45-23:30 from Monday to Friday, 05:45-22:00 on Saturday and 07:00-23:30 on Sunday. Customs, fuel and de-icing are available in the same hours.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 2:11 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3. From Munich or Vienna the flight takes under an hour.

• • Can a large jet land at Klagenfurt?

  • Yes. The runway is 2,720 m long and also used by airliners. For a large aircraft staying several days in summer, we check parking or hangar space first.

• • Do I need a passport?

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

• • Can my dog fly with me?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days old and an EU pet passport; Austria requires no tapeworm treatment. The operator approves the animal beforehand.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Klagenfurt?

  • Yes, mostly around summer weekends to and from Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Venice and Zagreb. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your direction and dates.

• • Should the aircraft wait or fly back?

  • For a weekend it usually waits. For a holiday of one or two weeks, two one-way flights are often cheaper, and we price both options.

• • How far ahead should I book for July and August?

  • A few weeks for summer weekends, together with the hotel. Outside the high season and the ski weeks, a few days are usually enough.