Private jet to Nuremberg
Franconia's largest city draws private flyers for three reasons: the trade fairs of NürnbergMesse, led by the Spielwarenmesse toy fair, the companies of the region, such as adidas and Puma in Herzogenaurach and Siemens Healthineers in Erlangen, and the Christkindlesmarkt in Advent, one of the best-known Christmas markets in Germany. Most trips are short. A light jet from Frankfurt, Stuttgart or Munich needs 41-46 minutes, from London Farnborough 1:42 h.
Albrecht Dürer Airport lies only about 5 km north of the medieval walls, so a hotel near the Hauptmarkt is roughly 15 minutes from the aircraft door. Private passengers use a separate general aviation terminal with hangars, and there is no need to pass through the passenger hall. As a broker we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and plan the flight around the fair day, the meeting or the market evening.
Send us the route, the date, the number of passengers and the name of the fair or the hotel, and a consultant will reply with aircraft and price.
What brings private flights to Franconia
How long the flight takes
These are Citation CJ3 times from the tables below, taxi, climb and descent included. Prague takes 0:50 h and Berlin and Düsseldorf one hour; Vienna, Brussels, Geneva and Amsterdam are 1:06-1:15 h away. Larnaca, at about 2,450 km, is still non-stop for a light jet in 3:54 h. On the shortest hops the aircraft barely reaches cruising altitude, so a Challenger 350 is only a minute or two faster than a CJ3, and the choice depends on the group and the luggage.
Private jet prices to Nuremberg
The figures cover the whole aircraft on a one-way flight; handling, airport charges and passenger taxes are added in the quote. They are based on a suitable aircraft stationed near the departure airport, and the flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.
From the European hubs
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Light jet Citation CJ3 |
Midsize jet Citation XLS+ |
Super midsize Challenger 350 |
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| Munich - Nuremberg | 137 km | 0:41 h | EUR 7,500 | EUR 9,500 | EUR 11,000 |
| Frankfurt - Nuremberg | 190 km | 0:46 h | EUR 7,500 | EUR 10,000 | EUR 11,500 |
| Prague - Nuremberg | 238 km | 0:50 h | EUR 8,000 | EUR 10,500 | EUR 12,000 |
| Zurich - Nuremberg | 294 km | 0:54 h | EUR 8,000 | EUR 10,500 | EUR 12,000 |
| Berlin - Nuremberg | 361 km | 1:00 h | EUR 8,500 | EUR 11,000 | EUR 13,000 |
| Düsseldorf - Nuremberg | 365 km | 1:00 h | EUR 8,500 | EUR 11,000 | EUR 13,000 |
| Vienna - Nuremberg | 431 km | 1:06 h | EUR 9,000 | EUR 11,500 | EUR 13,500 |
| Hamburg - Nuremberg | 466 km | 1:09 h | EUR 9,000 | EUR 11,500 | EUR 13,500 |
| Milan Linate - Nuremberg | 471 km | 1:09 h | EUR 9,000 | EUR 11,500 | EUR 13,500 |
| Brussels - Nuremberg | 494 km | 1:11 h | EUR 9,000 | EUR 12,000 | EUR 14,000 |
| Geneva - Nuremberg | 518 km | 1:13 h | EUR 9,000 | EUR 12,000 | EUR 14,000 |
| Amsterdam - Nuremberg | 542 km | 1:15 h | EUR 9,500 | EUR 12,000 | EUR 14,500 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Nuremberg | 630 km | 1:22 h | EUR 9,500 | EUR 12,500 | EUR 15,000 |
| Copenhagen - Nuremberg | 689 km | 1:27 h | EUR 10,000 | EUR 13,000 | EUR 15,500 |
| Nice - Nuremberg | 713 km | 1:29 h | EUR 10,000 | EUR 13,000 | EUR 15,500 |
| London Farnborough - Nuremberg | 862 km | 1:42 h | EUR 10,500 | EUR 14,000 | EUR 17,000 |
| Madrid - Nuremberg | 1,522 km | 2:37 h | EUR 13,500 | EUR 17,500 | EUR 22,000 |
| Larnaca - Nuremberg | 2,451 km | 3:54 h | EUR 18,000 | EUR 23,000 | EUR 30,000 |
Munich and Frankfurt cost the same EUR 7,500 in the light jet column, and Zurich and Prague EUR 8,000: on sectors this short the positioning share weighs more than the distance. From London Farnborough the price is EUR 10,500 in the CJ3 and EUR 17,000 in the Challenger 350.
From other European cities
For short hops within southern Germany and Austria a Pilatus PC-12 turboprop is the cheapest option, though it is slower on longer sectors: from Stockholm it needs 2:55 h, the Phenom 300 2:04 h. The flight time column below shows the PC-12.
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Turboprop Pilatus PC-12 |
Light jet Phenom 300 |
Midsize jet Legacy 500 |
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| Stuttgart - Nuremberg | 162 km | 0:50 h | EUR 6,500 | EUR 9,000 | EUR 10,500 |
| Salzburg - Nuremberg | 237 km | 0:59 h | EUR 7,000 | EUR 9,500 | EUR 11,000 |
| Venice - Nuremberg | 454 km | 1:26 h | EUR 7,500 | EUR 10,500 | EUR 12,000 |
| Bologna - Nuremberg | 552 km | 1:38 h | EUR 8,000 | EUR 11,000 | EUR 13,000 |
| Budapest - Nuremberg | 645 km | 1:49 h | EUR 8,500 | EUR 11,500 | EUR 13,500 |
| Warsaw - Nuremberg | 754 km | 2:02 h | EUR 9,000 | EUR 12,000 | EUR 14,000 |
| Rome - Nuremberg | 864 km | 2:16 h | EUR 9,500 | EUR 12,500 | EUR 15,000 |
| Manchester - Nuremberg | 1,018 km | 2:35 h | EUR 10,000 | EUR 13,000 | EUR 16,000 |
| Stockholm - Nuremberg | 1,181 km | 2:55 h | EUR 10,500 | EUR 14,000 | EUR 17,000 |
Long-haul flights
The 2,700 m runway takes long-range jets. From Tel Aviv and Dubai all three types fly non-stop; from New York the Challenger 650 needs a fuel stop.
| Route | Distance | Flight time | Heavy jet Challenger 650 |
Long range Falcon 7X |
Ultra long range Global 7500 |
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| Tel Aviv - Nuremberg | 2,771 km | 3:46 h | EUR 43,000 | EUR 51,000 | EUR 66,000 |
| Dubai World Central - Nuremberg | 4,669 km | 6:00 h | EUR 58,000 | EUR 75,000 | EUR 90,000 |
| New York - Nuremberg | 6,381 km | 9:30 h, 1 stop | EUR 86,000 | EUR 97,000 | EUR 110,000 |
Each price follows the flight time plus a fixed share for bringing aircraft and crew to the departure point. Passenger taxes depend on the countries at both ends: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet out of France; EUR 100 per passenger on Italian routes up to 1,500 km in either direction; and EUR 30 out of Austria on sectors under 350 km such as Salzburg. UK Air Passenger Duty does not apply to aircraft under 5.7 t, such as the PC-12; the higher private-jet rate is for aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats, and the other jets pay the standard rate of their distance band. Germany adds its departure tax on the way home, and domestic legs from Munich, Frankfurt or Hamburg also carry German VAT. All of it is itemised in the quote.
Business jet price per flight hour
What a trip really costs
Price per person
The whole aircraft is chartered, so the cost per seat drops quickly with each extra passenger. Taxes are added per head:
| Route | Aircraft | Whole aircraft | 2 passengers | 4 passengers | 6 passengers |
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| Munich - Nuremberg | Citation CJ3 | EUR 7,500 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 1,900 | EUR 1,300 |
| Frankfurt - Nuremberg | Citation CJ3 | EUR 7,500 | EUR 3,800 | EUR 1,900 | EUR 1,300 |
| Zurich - Nuremberg | Citation CJ3 | EUR 8,000 | EUR 4,000 | EUR 2,000 | EUR 1,300 |
| Paris Le Bourget - Nuremberg | Citation XLS+ | EUR 12,500 | EUR 6,300 | EUR 3,100 | EUR 2,100 |
| London Farnborough - Nuremberg | Citation XLS+ | EUR 14,000 | EUR 7,000 | EUR 3,500 | EUR 2,300 |
| Hamburg - Nuremberg | Challenger 350 | EUR 13,500 | EUR 6,800 | EUR 3,400 | EUR 2,300 |
Quick estimate
For your own departure airport and date, the calculator sends an estimate to your e-mail within minutes.
Albrecht Dürer Airport and its general aviation terminal
Nuremberg Airport (NUE, EDDN) is named after the painter Albrecht Dürer, who was born in the city. It is the second airport of Bavaria after Munich and has a single runway, 10/28, 2,700 m long and 45 m wide, which takes every business jet class. Scheduled, cargo and private traffic share the field, so arrival and departure times are coordinated in advance and confirmed by the handling agent.
Private flights park at a separate general aviation terminal with hangars and their own apron access, away from the passenger hall. Handling there is provided by AirPart. The terminal works on weekdays from 06:00 into the evening and at weekends and on public holidays from 08:30 to 18:00; other hours are arranged in advance. Customs is on site, and passengers from outside Schengen pass the border check in the terminal.
Night rules apply from 22:00 to 06:00. The airport does not close, but movements in this period are restricted and carry higher noise charges, so a late departure is confirmed for the specific date. For a dinner in the old town, we plan take-off before 22:00 or a morning flight.
- About 5 km from the old town, 15 minutes by car or 12 minutes on the U2 to the main station
- Runway long enough for every business jet, including long-range types
- Separate terminal with hangars and customs
- Munich, Stuttgart and Frankfurt under 50 minutes away by jet
- Shorter terminal hours at weekends, outside them by arrangement
- Night restrictions from 22:00 to 06:00
- NürnbergMesse is on the far side of the city, longer drives on fair opening days
- Fog and snow in winter, de-icing adds time and cost
| Nuremberg Airport (NUE / EDDN) | Details |
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| Location | About 5 km north of the old town |
| Runway | 10/28, 2,700 m x 45 m |
| Business aviation | General aviation terminal with hangars, handling by AirPart |
| Terminal hours | Weekdays from 06:00 into the evening, weekends and holidays 08:30-18:00, other times on request |
| Night rules | 22:00-06:00, restricted movements and higher noise charges |
| Arrival and departure times | Coordinated in advance, confirmed through the handling agent |
| Border and customs | On site, for Schengen and non-Schengen flights |
| Time zone | CET/CEST, London +1 h |
Alternates if the weather closes the field
With the airport this close to the centre, other fields are only a fallback for fog, snow or a full apron during a fair. Distances are straight-line from the old town:
| Airport | Codes | Runway | Distance | Suitable for |
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| Bayreuth | BYU / EDQD | 1,030 m | 72 km | Turboprops on request, for the festival in July and August |
| Hof-Plauen | HOQ / EDQM | 1,480 m | 108 km | Turboprops and small jets, Upper Franconia |
| Munich | MUC / EDDM | 4,000 m | 133 km | All aircraft, about 1:30 h by car to the city |
| Frankfurt | FRA / EDDF | 4,000 m | 192 km | All aircraft, over 2 hours by car |
| Leipzig | LEJ / EDDP | 3,600 m | 234 km | All aircraft, open at night for cargo traffic |
Choosing the aircraft
For groups over ten, a Challenger 650 or other heavy jets fly from the Gulf and Tel Aviv non-stop. Large volumes of stand material are cheaper by freight; the aircraft hold is meant for samples and personal luggage.
Unsure which aircraft or which time works for a fair day? Leave your number and a consultant will call you back.
Fair calendar, festivals and Advent
Demand at the airport follows the NürnbergMesse calendar and the four weeks of Advent. Regular dates that tighten aircraft, slots and hotels:
| Month | What happens | What it means for the flight |
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| Late January - early February | Spielwarenmesse toy fair, trade visitors only | Hotels full, book aircraft and rooms several weeks ahead |
| February | BIOFACH organic food fair | Busy weekdays at the terminal |
| March | embedded world electronics fair | Moderate demand outside the fair days |
| June | Rock im Park on the Zeppelinfeld | Weekend leisure traffic, hotels in demand |
| July - August | Bayreuth Festival, about an hour away by car | Evening returns after performances need planning around 22:00 |
| September | FachPack packaging fair | Corporate traffic up |
| October | it-sa IT security fair | Busy weekdays, morning slots go first |
| Friday before the first Sunday of Advent - 24 December | Christkindlesmarkt on the Hauptmarkt | Weekends in demand, hotels in the old town book up early |
| November - February | Fog and snow on some days | De-icing before departure, alternates planned |
For the toy fair and the Advent weekends, book aircraft and hotel several weeks ahead. Outside these dates a trip can usually be arranged at a few days' notice.
Getting into the city and around the region
Empty Legs to and from Nuremberg
An Empty Leg is a flight the operator makes without passengers, for example after bringing exhibitors to a fair. Frankfurt, Munich, Salzburg, Prague and Zurich, where many business jets are based, are all within about an hour, so short repositioning sectors are common. Directions that come up regularly:
The operator decides the date and time, so an Empty Leg suits a flexible trip rather than a fixed opening hour at the fair. Send the direction and a range of dates to empty-legs@jets.flights, and we pass on matching flights as they appear.
Travelling with a dog or cat
Your dog or cat flies in the cabin beside you, not in the hold, and the operator has to approve the animal before the flight is confirmed. The EU rules apply:
- ISO microchip, implanted before the rabies vaccination.
- Rabies vaccination after the age of 12 weeks; after a first vaccination, travel is possible 21 days later.
- EU pet passport, or an animal health certificate for pets from Great Britain.
- Up to five animals per person on a non-commercial trip.
- No tapeworm treatment needed for Germany.
The market square is packed on Advent weekends, so a hotel that accepts pets and lies a little away from the Hauptmarkt is the calmer choice for a dog. Tell us the species, breed and weight so that we only offer aircraft that take animals.
Documents and rules for the trip
Before you fly
- Valid passport or ID card for each passenger, children included.
- Names, dates of birth and document numbers sent the day before.
- Fair name and stand number, or the hotel address inside the walls.
- Number, size and weight of sample cases and suitcases.
- Return time, ideally before 22:00, and a fallback plan for a late dinner.
- Pet passport or health certificate.
- Company details and VAT number for the invoice.
How to book a private jet to Nuremberg
- Send the route, the date, the number of passengers and the purpose: the fair and the day of the visit, the company address or the hotel in the old town.
- We check the fair calendar, the terminal hours on weekends and the 22:00 limit for the return.
- You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, cabin photos, hold size and price for the whole aircraft.
- You sign the contract and pay; we arrange handling, the car to the fair or the hotel and, if needed, parking and a crew hotel.
- On the day, arrive 20-30 minutes before departure. In Nuremberg the car waits at the general aviation terminal.
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Reputation
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14 years in business aviation in Europe, with the head office in Cyprus and offices in Nice, Hamburg and Geneva. More than 100 regular clients and 34 partner companies around the world.
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A wide choice of aircraft
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Through certified operators we have access to around 6,500 private jets and turboprops. We select an aircraft for a flight of any range and complexity.
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Transparent contracts
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Every flight is covered by a clear contract stating the aircraft, times, included services and cancellation terms. We are flexible and always ready to discuss details and make changes.
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Online booking
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You can book the flight and sign the contract remotely, without visiting an office. If you prefer, all documents can also be arranged in person at one of our offices.
Our team
Charlotte McKinney
Commercial Director
Henry Richter
Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer
Emma Miller
Director of Development
Liam Bishop
Senior Aviation Consultant
Oliver Davis
Aviation Consultant
Anna Laurent
Aviation Consultant
Frequently asked questions about Nuremberg
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- How much does a private flight to Nuremberg cost?
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A Pilatus PC-12 from Stuttgart starts at EUR 6,500 and a light jet from Munich or Frankfurt at EUR 7,500, one way for the whole aircraft. From London Farnborough a CJ3 costs EUR 10,500, plus taxes and handling.
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- How far is the airport from the old town?
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About 5 km, or 15 minutes by car. The U2 underground reaches the main station in about 12 minutes.
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- Is there a separate terminal for private jets?
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Yes, a general aviation terminal with hangars and customs, handled by AirPart. At weekends it is open from 08:30 to 18:00, and other times are arranged in advance.
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- What is the flight time from London?
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About 1:42 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 1:35 h in a Challenger 350, over 862 km.
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- Can I fly home late after a dinner?
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Night rules apply from 22:00 to 06:00, with restrictions and higher noise charges. We plan departure before 22:00, or a hotel night and a morning flight.
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- How long does it take to get to NürnbergMesse?
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About 20 minutes by car, as the fair is on the opposite side of the city. On opening days of large fairs allow twice as long.
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- When is the Christkindlesmarkt open?
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From the Friday before the first Sunday of Advent until 24 December. Weekdays are much quieter than weekends.
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- Can I bring fair samples on board?
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Yes, within the hold capacity of the aircraft. Send the number, size and weight of the cases, and for large volumes we suggest freight.
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- Can my dog come along?
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Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. Germany bans four breeds, with exceptions for stays of up to four weeks and for assistance dogs.
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- Are there Empty Legs to Nuremberg?
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Yes, most often from Frankfurt, Salzburg, Prague and Zurich, and outbound after the large fairs. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your direction and dates.
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- Is it cheaper to land in Munich and drive?
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Rarely. The flight price is similar, and the drive from Munich Airport takes about 1:30 h, so we use Munich only as a weather alternate.
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