Private jet to Naples

Most private flights to Naples do not end in the city. Capodichino airport is the mainland base for Capri, Ischia, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi, and the jet is only the first part of the journey: a helicopter, a boat or a car covers the last stretch. The airport lies inside the city limits, about 7 km north-east of the centre, so the harbour at Molo Beverello, where hydrofoils leave for the islands, is a 15-20 minute drive from the aircraft.

Outside the beach season the city itself is the destination: the historic centre on the UNESCO list, the archaeological museum, Pompeii and Herculaneum at the foot of Vesuvius. Capodichino has a single 2,628 m runway, works round the clock and is slot-coordinated, and private aircraft must use an authorised handler. Space for parked business jets is short in summer, which shapes how a week on Capri is planned. As a broker, we price the aircraft from operators across Europe and add the helicopter, boat or car to the same quote.

Write the route, the date, the number of passengers and where the trip ends: in the city, on Capri or on the coast. A consultant replies with aircraft, the transfer and the price.

Why fly privately to Naples

Flight times to Capodichino

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

• Rome Ciampino: 0:51 h in a Pilatus PC-12, 174 km
• Milan Linate: 1:24 h, Nice: 1:25 h
• Vienna: 1:39 h, Munich: 1:41 h, Zurich: 1:42 h, Geneva: 1:44 h
• Frankfurt: 2:02 h, Berlin: 2:16 h, Paris Le Bourget: 2:18 h, Brussels: 2:22 h
• Hamburg: 2:31 h, Amsterdam: 2:32 h, Madrid: 2:35 h
• London Farnborough: 2:46 h, Larnaca: 3:02 h

The city sits in the south of Italy, so even the Alpine hubs are more than an hour and a half away, and a faster cabin starts to pay off: from London the Challenger 350 needs 2:32 h against 2:46 h in the CJ3. Add 20-30 minutes for the helicopter to Capri, or about an hour for a car and the hydrofoil, to get the real time to the island. From Dubai a heavy jet flies non-stop in 5:24 h, from New York a Falcon 7X in 8:38 h.

Private jet prices to Naples

All prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, plus handling, airport charges and passenger taxes, and assume an aircraft available near the departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row. The helicopter, boat or car is priced on a separate line.

From the European hubs

Milan and Nice are the cheapest hubs at EUR 10,000 in the light jet, while London costs EUR 14,000 for the same aircraft. On the longest sectors the gap between classes widens: from Larnaca a CJ3 costs EUR 15,000 and the super midsize jet EUR 25,000.

From the Mediterranean

Many trips combine the bay with Rome, Palermo, Malta or the Greek islands. From Rome, Palermo and Olbia a turboprop is the cheapest option and lands 7-17 minutes after a jet; from Athens and Mykonos the jet saves about 40 minutes:

From northern and central Europe

From Poland, the Czech Republic, Sweden and Ireland the sectors run to 2-3 hours, so the table starts with the Phenom 300, which has a larger hold than most light jets:

Long-haul flights

The 2,628 m runway takes long-range jets. From the Gulf all three types fly non-stop; from New York the Challenger 650 needs a fuel stop, while the Falcon 7X and Global 7500 do not:

To Salerno for the Amalfi Coast

Salerno airport is the closer arrival for Amalfi, Ravello and the Cilento. Its runway is about 2,000 m, which suits turboprops, light and midsize jets; larger types are checked for weight and weather on the day:

The price follows flight time, plus a share for bringing the aircraft and crew to the departure airport. The same applies to the way back: few business jets are based in Naples, so for a return the aircraft usually comes in from Rome, Milan or abroad. Italy charges a tax on each passenger of a private flight, on departure and on arrival: EUR 100 on sectors up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond, with the distance measured in a straight line plus 95 km. That means EUR 100 from Milan, Geneva or Vienna and EUR 200 from London, Madrid or Larnaca. A domestic Italian flight also carries VAT. Flights leaving France add about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, Austria charges EUR 12, and Germany and the UK have their own departure taxes. UK Air Passenger Duty does not apply to aircraft under 5.7 t such as the PC-12, the higher private-jet rate covers aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats, and other jets pay the standard rate for the distance. All amounts are 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

The aircraft is chartered as a whole, so the cost per seat falls with each passenger. A helicopter to Capri also carries up to six, so groups of six fit both legs well. The Italian tax is added per head:

Online calculator

For a first figure on your own route and date, the calculator sends an estimate by e-mail. Mention in the comment if you need a helicopter to Capri or a car to the coast.

Capodichino, Salerno and the alternates

Naples International Airport, Capodichino (NAP, LIRN), is run by GESAC, the company that also manages Salerno airport. It lies in the north-east of the city and has one runway, 06/24, of 2,628 m with an instrument landing system. Every class of business aircraft uses it, from the Pilatus PC-12 to the Global 7500.

There is no separate branded terminal for private flights. Authorised handlers meet passengers on the general aviation side, among them Alisud, Sky Services and Fly Service, and handling is mandatory. Passengers arriving from outside Schengen pass border police and customs at the airport. The airport and its tower are open 24 hours, but late handling is confirmed in writing for the date.

Parking is the real limit. In the summer season, from late March to late October, a private aircraft can usually stay only about three hours: it drops the passengers and leaves. We request the landing permission as early as possible, ideally two weeks before arrival, and for a stay of several days we price either two one-way flights or parking at Salerno or another airport.

Other airports and the island heliport

Capri has no runway. The Damecuta heliport on the Anacapri side takes helicopters only, so any quote for a jet straight to Capri is wrong. Ischia and Procida have no airport either and are reached by boat. Distances below are straight-line from Capodichino:

Salerno is not open round the clock, and handling, customs cover and parking are confirmed for each date before we quote it. Helicopters also fly from Salerno to the Capri heliport in about 25 minutes. The alternate for each flight is chosen by the operator and named in the flight plan; for Capodichino it is usually Salerno or Rome.

Which aircraft suits the bay

On this route the luggage is planned around the last stretch, not the jet. The helicopter to Capri takes about one medium soft bag per passenger, and a group of more than six needs two runs or a second helicopter. The extra suitcases go by boat and reach the hotel the same day. For two to four people with soft bags, light jets fit the trip well; for six or more with golf bags or a long stay, a midsize jet gives the room.

Not sure which cabin or which airport fits your dates? Leave a phone number and a consultant calls back.

When to fly: islands, festivals and quiet months

The season on the islands sets the traffic at Capodichino. These recurring dates change how easy it is to get slots, parking, helicopters and hotels:

For July and August, book the aircraft, the helicopter and the hotel as one package several weeks ahead. May, June and September give warm water with fewer queues at the heliport.

From the airport to Capri, Sorrento and the coast

Empty Legs to and from Naples

In summer many jets leave Capodichino empty after dropping guests for Capri and the coast, and come back empty a week later to collect them. That pattern creates empty sectors in both directions. Typical directions:

The operator fixes the date and time of an Empty Leg, so it works for a flexible plan rather than a fixed meeting. Send the direction and a range of dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we write when a matching flight comes up. The Italian passenger tax applies to these flights as well.

Flying with a dog or cat

On a private jet the pet travels in the cabin beside you, not in the hold, and the operator must approve it in advance. Italy applies the EU rules:

• Microchip to ISO standard, 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 when vaccinated.
• EU pet passport. Pets from Great Britain travel with an animal health certificate.
• Up to five dogs, cats or ferrets per person on a non-commercial trip.
• Italy does not require tapeworm treatment. In public places dogs are kept on a lead of up to 1.5 m, and the owner carries a muzzle.

The helicopter company and the boats have their own rules for animals. For a large dog, a private boat to Capri is usually the simplest answer, and we agree it before departure. In July and August the apron gets very hot, so the air-conditioned car waits right by the aircraft.

Documents, customs and taxes

Before departure: checklist

• Valid passport or ID card for every passenger, children included.
• Passenger list with names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• Final address: hotel in the city, on Capri or Ischia, or on the coast.
• Number of bags that go on to the helicopter or the boat, and which travel separately.
• Preferred landing time, checked against the slot and the heliport's hours.
• Pet passport or health certificate, microchip and rabies record.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

How to book a private jet to Naples

1. Send the route, dates, number of passengers and luggage, and where you will stay: the city, Capri, Ischia, Sorrento or the Amalfi Coast.
2. We check the slot and parking at Capodichino, compare Salerno for hotels in Amalfi or Ravello, and reserve the helicopter, boat or car for the landing time.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, with the transfer and the Italian tax on separate lines.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we confirm the slot, the handler and the onward transport.
5. On the day, arrive 20-30 minutes before departure. At Capodichino the handler takes you to the car or the helicopter.

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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Private jets to Naples and Capri: questions and answers

• • How much is a private jet to Naples?

  • A turboprop from Rome Ciampino costs from EUR 6,500 one way for the whole aircraft. A light jet costs EUR 10,000 from Milan or Nice and EUR 14,000 from London. Handling, the Italian passenger tax and the transfer to Capri come on top.

• • Can a private jet land on Capri?

  • No. Capri has only the Damecuta heliport. The jet lands at Capodichino, and a helicopter reaches the island in 20-30 minutes, a hydrofoil in 45-55 minutes.

• • Where do private passengers go through at Capodichino?

  • An authorised handler such as Alisud, Sky Services or Fly Service meets the aircraft on the general aviation side and takes passengers through the checks. There is no separate branded terminal.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • From Farnborough the flight takes 2:46 h in a Citation CJ3 and 2:32 h in a Challenger 350. The distance is about 1,630 km.

• • Can the aircraft stay in Naples during our holiday?

  • In summer usually not: from late March to late October private aircraft normally stay only about three hours. For a longer stay the jet flies home and returns, or parks at another airport.

• • Should we land in Naples or Salerno?

  • Naples for the city, Capri, Ischia and Sorrento. Salerno for Amalfi, Ravello and the Cilento, if its runway and hours suit the aircraft on that date.

• • What documents are needed?

  • From Schengen countries, a passport or ID card. From the UK, a passport; UK citizens need no visa for up to 90 days. EU citizens going on to Britain need an ETA, visa-waiver travellers to the USA an ESTA.

• • Can our dog come to Capri?

  • Yes. It flies in the cabin with a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport, and no tapeworm treatment is needed for Italy. The helicopter company or the boat has to accept it as well.

• • How much luggage fits in the helicopter?

  • About one medium soft bag per passenger. The rest goes by boat and is delivered to the hotel.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Naples?

  • Yes, mostly from June to September, when jets return north empty after drop-offs. Send your direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • How early should we book for August?

  • Several weeks ahead, because the slot, the short parking window, the helicopter and the island hotels are all in demand. From November to March a flight can often be arranged within a day or two.