Private jet to Munich

The Bavarian capital is home to the head offices of BMW, Siemens, Allianz and Munich Re, and Messe München runs some of the largest trade fairs in Europe. Add Oktoberfest, the Munich Security Conference and the ski resorts of Bavaria and Tyrol, which begin about an hour's drive to the south, and business aviation here has traffic in every month. From Zurich, Prague, Frankfurt or Vienna a light jet lands in about an hour; from London Farnborough it takes 1:50 h.

Private flights use Munich Airport in the Erdinger Moos, about 29 km north-east of the Marienplatz, where a General Aviation Terminal stands apart from Terminals 1 and 2. For Lake Starnberg, the Ammersee and the road to Garmisch-Partenkirchen there is a second option: Oberpfaffenhofen, about 23 km south-west of the centre, used only by business and private aircraft. As a broker we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and tell you which of the two airports suits the address and the hour of your trip.

Tell us the route, the date, the number of passengers and the address in Bavaria, and a consultant will come back with aircraft, airport and price.

Reasons to fly privately to Munich

Flight times from the main European hubs

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

• Zurich and Prague: 0:52 h, about 260 km
• Frankfurt: 0:55 h, 299 km
• Vienna: 1:00 h, Milan Linate: 1:01 h
• Berlin: 1:08 h, Düsseldorf: 1:10 h, Geneva: 1:11 h
• Hamburg and Brussels: 1:20 h, Nice: 1:22 h
• Amsterdam: 1:25 h, Paris Le Bourget: 1:27 h, Copenhagen: 1:37 h
• London Farnborough: 1:50 h, 957 km
• Madrid: 2:35 h, Larnaca: 3:45 h

Eight of the hubs in the table are within 1:15 h, so on these sectors the aircraft spends much of the flight climbing and descending, and a faster type saves little: from Paris the Challenger 350 needs 1:22 h against 1:27 h in the CJ3. Larnaca, about 2,340 km away, is still non-stop for a light jet. From Tel Aviv a heavy or long-range jet needs 3:27-3:37 h, from Riyadh and Dubai 4:57-5:53 h, and from New York just under 8 hours non-stop in a Falcon 7X or Global 7500.

Private jet prices to Munich

Each figure is the charter price of the whole aircraft for one way; handling, airport charges and passenger taxes come on top in the quote. The calculation takes an aircraft based close to the departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the European hubs

The short sectors keep the light jet column close together: Zurich, Prague and Frankfurt cost EUR 8,000, Geneva and Berlin EUR 9,000, and even London Farnborough, almost 1,000 km away, stays at EUR 11,000. The step from a CJ3 to a Challenger 350 adds EUR 4,000 from Zurich and EUR 6,500 from London, so the choice depends more on the group and the luggage than on the distance.

From other European cities

For longer sectors and bigger groups, the light jet column below uses the Phenom 300, with more range and baggage space than the CJ3, and the two larger columns the Legacy 500 and the Gulfstream G280, both with stand-up cabins.

From the Middle East and the USA

Two parallel runways of 4,000 m take any long-range jet or VIP airliner. From Tel Aviv, Riyadh and Dubai all three types fly non-stop; from New York the Challenger 650 needs a fuel stop, the Falcon 7X and Global 7500 do not.

To Oberpfaffenhofen instead

Oberpfaffenhofen lies south-west of the city, so routes from the west and south are slightly shorter. The fare is almost the same as to MUC:

Each price combines the flight time with a fixed share for bringing aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Passenger taxes depend on where the route starts or ends: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet leaving France, and EUR 100 per passenger on Italian routes up to 1,500 km, charged on flights to and from Italy. Austria charges EUR 12. In the UK, aircraft under 5.7 t such as the PC-12 are exempt from Air Passenger Duty, jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats pay the higher private-jet rate, and the other jets pay the standard rate of their distance band. Germany charges its own departure tax on the return leg, and on domestic flights such as Hamburg - Munich German VAT is added as well. Every amount appears as a separate line 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

The aircraft is chartered as a whole, so the share per seat falls quickly as the group grows. Passenger taxes are added per head:

Estimate your own route

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

Airports and the business aviation terminal

Munich Airport Franz Josef Strauss (MUC, EDDM) is the second busiest airport in Germany and a Lufthansa hub. Its two parallel runways are 4,000 m each, so runway length never restricts a business jet here. The airport is slot-coordinated: every private flight needs a slot, and during the largest events prior permission is required on top.

Private passengers use the General Aviation Terminal, which has its own entrance away from Terminals 1 and 2, lounges and its own passport and customs processing. From landing to the car usually takes 10-15 minutes. Parking for visiting aircraft is booked in advance and becomes scarce during Oktoberfest and big fairs.

Private flights are planned between 06:00 and 22:00. Strict noise rules apply after 22:00, and from midnight to 05:00 the airport is closed to normal traffic. A dinner that runs late therefore means a hotel night and a morning departure, which we plan in the quote rather than on the day.

Oberpfaffenhofen and other alternates

Oberpfaffenhofen (OBF, EDMO) near Weßling has a single runway of about 2,290 m and no scheduled flights, so there is no competition with airlines for the time of day. It normally accepts aircraft up to about 25 t, which covers light, midsize and super midsize jets; heavier types are checked case by case. On Sundays it opens only on request and for a surcharge. Customs is available on the airfield, and for arrivals from outside Schengen, such as London, border clearance is arranged in advance through the handling agent. We suggest it when MUC has no slot or parking, and when the address is in the south-west: Starnberg is 15-20 minutes away. Augsburg is sometimes listed as a Munich airport, but it is a separate city 57 km away in a straight line, with a short runway. Straight-line distances from the centre:

Which aircraft for a trip to Bavaria

Ski bags decide the class more often than the number of seats. Four skiers with boots and suitcases already fill the hold of a light jet, so for groups of four to six with equipment we suggest a Citation XLS+ or larger. For a business day with hand luggage, light jets carry up to six people at the lowest price. For Oberpfaffenhofen, choose a type that stays within the 25 t limit; the Falcon 7X and the Global 7500 are well above it and go to MUC.

Need help choosing between the two airports or the aircraft? Leave your number and a consultant will call back.

When to fly: fairs, festivals and the ski season

Business traffic runs all year, but a few weeks push up demand for aircraft, slots and hotels. The calendar shows the regular peaks:

For Oktoberfest, book aircraft and cars 6-8 weeks ahead; for bauma and IAA Mobility, about a month. Outside these weeks a flight can usually be arranged within a few days, and in May, June and November aircraft are easy to find.

From the airport to the city and the Alps

Empty Legs to and from Munich

An Empty Leg is a sector the operator flies without passengers, for example after dropping clients in Bavaria. The city sits between western Europe, the Alps and central Europe, and business jets pass through every day. Directions that come up regularly:

The operator sets the date and time, and an arrival at MUC still has to fit the 06:00-22:00 window. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and a range of dates, and we send matching flights when they appear.

Flying with a dog or cat

On a private jet the animal flies in the cabin with you, not in the hold, and the operator must approve it before the booking is confirmed. Germany applies the EU rules:

• Microchip to ISO standard, 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 travel with an animal health certificate from an authorised vet.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
• Germany does not require tapeworm treatment.

Some operators ask for a carrier or charge for cabin cleaning, so tell us the species, breed and weight with the request.

Documents, customs and taxes

Checklist before departure

• Passport or ID card for every passenger, children included.
• Passenger list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• Number of suitcases, ski bags, boot bags and fair samples.
• Return time agreed before 22:00, or a hotel night planned.
• Pet passport or health certificate with microchip and rabies record.
• Address in the city or in the mountains for the car or helicopter.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

How to book a private jet to Munich

1. Send the route, the date, the number of passengers, the luggage including skis, and the address in Bavaria or Tyrol.
2. We check the calendar for Oktoberfest, the Security Conference and the fairs, and choose between MUC and Oberpfaffenhofen.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we book the slot, parking, car or helicopter and catering.
5. Arrive 20-30 minutes before take-off. After landing, the car is waiting at the terminal exit.

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 Munich

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

  • A light jet costs from EUR 8,000 one way from Zurich, Prague or Frankfurt and EUR 11,000 from London Farnborough, for the whole aircraft. Handling, passenger taxes and any extras are added in the quote.

• • Where do private jets park at Munich Airport?

  • At the General Aviation Terminal, which is separate from Terminals 1 and 2 and has its own passport and customs checks. The car can wait at the terminal exit.

• • Should I land at MUC or Oberpfaffenhofen?

  • For the city centre, BMW and the trade fair, MUC is the usual choice. For Starnberg, the Ammersee or the road to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Oberpfaffenhofen is closer, as long as the aircraft is under about 25 t.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 1:50 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 1:42 h in a Challenger 350. The distance is about 960 km.

• • Until what time can I take off?

  • Private flights are planned between 06:00 and 22:00. If a meeting may run late, we plan a hotel night and a morning departure.

• • How early should I book for Oktoberfest?

  • 6-8 weeks ahead. Slots and parking at MUC fill up from the second half of September, and Oberpfaffenhofen is the usual fallback.

• • Do I need a passport?

  • Within Schengen there is normally no border check, but the operator needs a valid passport or ID card for everyone. From the UK and other non-Schengen countries passports are checked at the terminal.

• • Can my dog fly with me?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport; Germany requires no tapeworm treatment. The operator approves the animal in advance.

• • Are there Empty Legs to or from Munich?

  • Yes, most often to London, Switzerland, Vienna and Prague, and in early October after Oktoberfest. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and your dates.

• • Can I combine Munich with a ski trip?

  • Yes. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is under 30 minutes by helicopter, and the aircraft can also fly on to Innsbruck or Salzburg. Mention ski bags in the request so that the hold is large enough.

• • Can the aircraft wait for a same-day return?

  • Yes. Crew waiting time and parking are part of the quote, and the return has to leave before 22:00.