Private jet to Leipzig

Saxony's largest city mixes industry with one of the longest musical traditions in Europe. BMW and Porsche build cars on the northern edge of the city, the Leipziger Messe hosts the spring Book Fair and dozens of trade shows, and logistics companies cluster around the airport. Alongside the industry stand the Thomaskirche, where Bach was cantor for the last 27 years of his life, the Gewandhaus Orchestra and the opera house facing it across the Augustusplatz. Private flyers come for factory visits, fairs, car collections at the Porsche plant and evenings of music, often with a stop in Dresden, Halle or Prague on the same trip.

Business jets land at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Schkeuditz, about 15 km north-west of the centre and halfway to Halle. It is the European hub of DHL, with two parallel runways of 3,600 m, so no business jet or VIP airliner is too large. Private passengers use the general aviation terminal, and an S-Bahn station sits under the passenger terminal. The airport is open around the clock for cargo, but passenger flights, private ones included, are subject to night restrictions, so a late departure after a concert is confirmed for the date. As a broker, we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and quote the whole aircraft.

Fill in the route, the date and the number of passengers, and mention a concert or fair if there is one; a consultant will reply with aircraft and prices.

What brings private flyers to Saxony

How long it takes to get there

All times are for a Citation CJ3, including taxi, climb and descent, and are taken from the price tables. A midsize or super midsize jet saves only a few minutes on these sectors: from London the Challenger 350 needs 1:38 h. Larnaca is 3:59 h away in a light jet without a fuel stop, Dubai 5:41-6:00 h in a long-range jet, New York 7:34-7:49 h.

Prices for a private flight to Leipzig

Prices cover the whole aircraft one way. Handling, airport fees and passenger taxes are added in the quote, and the fares presume a free aircraft not far from where you take off. The flight time refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the main hubs

Frankfurt and Hamburg are the cheapest sectors at EUR 8,000 in the light jet column, Munich costs EUR 8,500. Zurich, Vienna, Amsterdam and Copenhagen all come in at EUR 9,000 because each flight lasts 1:09-1:14 h. Berlin is not in the table: the drive of about 190 km by motorway is usually quicker door to door.

From other European cities

From the UK regions, Ireland, Norway, Central Europe and Italy the light jet column changes to the Phenom 300, which has a larger hold for suitcases and instruments:

Long-haul flights

The long runways take any aircraft with full tanks. From Tel Aviv and Dubai all three jets fly non-stop; from New York the Challenger 650 needs one fuel stop:

Landing in Dresden instead

When the programme is in Dresden, the airport 9 km north of the Saxon capital saves an hour on the road. Fares are close to those for Leipzig:

The longer the flight, the higher the fare; a fixed part covers getting the jet and its crew to your departure airport. Each country sets its own passenger tax on departures: 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. From the UK, Air Passenger Duty does not apply to aircraft under 5.7 t; jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats pay the higher private-jet rate, 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. Germany adds its departure tax to the flight home and to any onward leg from a German airport. 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

Example trips with all costs

Price per seat

The whole aircraft is chartered, so the price per passenger falls with every seat filled. Taxes are added per person:

Online calculator

For your own route, date and number of passengers, the calculator sends a first estimate by e-mail.

Leipzig/Halle, Dresden and the smaller airfields

Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ, EDDP) serves Leipzig, Halle and much of central Germany and is the main European hub of DHL. Its two parallel concrete runways are 3,600 m long each, so runway length never limits a business jet, even at full weight on a hot day. Cargo aircraft take off and land through the night; for passenger flights, private ones included, night restrictions apply.

Private flights are handled in the general aviation terminal by business aviation handling agents, and customs officers are on site, which helps on legs to and from non-Schengen countries. The operator reserves arrival and departure slots once the flight is confirmed. The S-Bahn station under the passenger terminal has direct trains to Leipzig and Halle, but most clients book a car that picks them up at the general aviation terminal.

Other airports in central Germany

Dresden is the right choice when the whole programme is at the Elbe; Altenburg-Nobitz, with no airline traffic, serves as a reserve. Straight-line distances from Leipzig/Halle:

Aircraft for Leipzig trips

A cello or another large instrument case may need its own seat on a smaller jet, so give the dimensions when booking. For most trips light jets are enough; a midsize jet makes sense when the luggage grows faster than the group, as it does at a fair.

Not sure about the aircraft or the night rules for your return? Leave your phone number and we will call.

Season, fairs and festivals

Concert seasons, fairs and festivals decide when the city is full, not the weather. A calendar of regular events:

For Bachfest and the Book Fair, book the flight as soon as concert tickets or fair days are fixed. Between these dates a flight can usually be arranged within a few days.

Transfers to Leipzig, Halle and Dresden

Empty Legs over central Germany

An Empty Leg is a sector an aircraft flies without passengers, to return to base or reach its next clients. Short business sectors in the middle of Europe are flown very often, so legs to and from Leipzig come up regularly. Typical directions:

The operator decides the date and time, so these flights suit flexible trips. Tell us the direction and a range of dates at empty-legs@jets.flights, and we send matching legs as they appear.

Flying with your dog or cat

The animal travels in the cabin with you, and the operator has to approve it in advance. Germany applies the EU rules:

• ISO microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
• Rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel for a first vaccination; the animal must be at least 12 weeks old.
• EU pet passport, or an animal health certificate from a government-authorised vet for pets from Great Britain.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial journey.
• Germany does not ask for tapeworm treatment.
• Pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, bull terriers and their crosses may not be imported, except by visitors staying up to four weeks and for assistance dogs; a muzzle may be required locally.

A dog cannot sit with you in the Gewandhaus or the opera, so for a concert evening choose a hotel that accepts pets. The lakes south of the city and the large parks are good places for a walk after landing.

Documents, customs and taxes

Checklist for the day

• Passport or ID card for each passenger, children included.
• Passenger names and document numbers the day before the flight.
• Concert, show or fair times, and the planned return, so the slot and crew duty fit.
• Number of suitcases, instrument cases, book boxes or display kit.
• Pet documents and the animal's breed and weight.
• Address in Leipzig, Halle or Dresden for the driver.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

Booking in five steps

1. Send the route, the date, the number of passengers and luggage, the address in Leipzig or Halle and the time the programme ends.
2. We check slots, the night rules for a late departure and the crew's duty time, and propose Dresden if your day is there.
3. You receive 2-4 offers with operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we book handling, parking, the car and catering.
5. Arrive 20-30 minutes before departure at the general aviation 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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Leipzig by private jet: questions and answers

• • What does a private jet to Leipzig cost?

  • A Citation CJ3 costs from EUR 8,000 one way from Frankfurt or Hamburg and EUR 11,000 from London, for the whole aircraft. Handling and the taxes per passenger come on top in the offer.

• • Which airport is used?

  • Leipzig/Halle in Schkeuditz, with two 3,600 m runways and a general aviation terminal. For a programme in Dresden, Dresden Airport is the better choice.

• • Can we fly home the same night after a concert?

  • Often yes, but passenger flights are subject to night restrictions, and the crew's duty time must allow it. We confirm the departure time for the date and plan a late-afternoon arrival.

• • How far is the airport from the centre?

  • About 15 km, 20 minutes by car. The S-Bahn from the station under the terminal runs to Leipzig and to Halle.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 1:45 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 1:38 h in a Challenger 350. The distance is about 900 km.

• • Do I need a passport?

  • From Schengen countries there is no routine check, but every passenger needs a passport or ID card. From the UK passports are checked on arrival.

• • Can my dog fly with me?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. Germany does not require tapeworm treatment but restricts certain breeds.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Leipzig?

  • Yes, mainly from Prague, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich, and back towards Poland and Austria. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your dates.

• • Can the aircraft wait while we are at the fair?

  • Yes. Waiting time and parking are included in the quote; for two nights or more we compare this with sending the aircraft back to base.

• • Can we bring instruments?

  • Yes. Give the dimensions of large cases when booking, because a cello may need its own seat in a small jet.

• • When is it hardest to find hotels?

  • During the Book Fair in March, Bachfest in June and on Advent weekends. Book the flight and rooms together, 2-3 weeks ahead.