Private jet to Stuttgart

Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Bosch have their head offices in and around the Swabian capital, and hundreds of automotive and engineering suppliers work across the region. Almost every private flight here is a business trip: a meeting in Untertürkheim or Zuffenhausen, an audit at a supplier, or a day at a stand in the halls of Messe Stuttgart. A light jet from Zurich or Frankfurt lands in about 42-43 minutes, from London Farnborough in 1:34 h.

Stuttgart Airport sits on the Filder plateau, about 10 km south of the centre in a straight line, and the exhibition centre is right next to it, across the A8 motorway. Private passengers use a separate general aviation terminal, where the car drives up to the door. The airport is slot-coordinated and jets may not take off after 23:00, so the return time decides the plan for the day. As a broker we compare aircraft from operators across Europe and fit the schedule to these rules.

Tell us where the meeting takes place and when it should end, plus the route and the number of passengers, and a consultant will send aircraft options and prices.

Why companies fly privately to the region

Flight times to STR

Times for a Citation CJ3 and a Challenger 350 from the price tables below, including taxi, climb and descent:

Below about 400 km the larger jet saves only one to three minutes, because most of the sector is climb and descent. The difference grows on longer routes: from London the Challenger 350 is 6 minutes faster, from Madrid 11. Larnaca, 2,522 km away, takes 4:00 h in the CJ3 without a fuel stop. From Tel Aviv the flight takes 3:39-3:50 h, from Riyadh 5:09-5:25 h and from Dubai 5:48-6:07 h, depending on the type.

Private jet prices to Stuttgart

Every price covers the whole aircraft for one way. Handling, airport charges and passenger taxes appear separately in the quote, and the figures hold when an aircraft of the class is based near your departure airport. The flight time column refers to the first aircraft in each row.

From the European hubs

Zurich and Frankfurt are the cheapest departures at EUR 7,500 in a CJ3, and on these short hops the minimum flight time of the operator weighs more than the distance. Paris costs EUR 9,000, London Farnborough EUR 10,500 in the light jet and EUR 16,000 in the Challenger 350.

From other European cities

For longer sectors from Italy, Spain, the UK and Scandinavia the light jet column uses the Phenom 300, which carries more luggage than the CJ3; the Legacy 500 and the Gulfstream G280 both have stand-up cabins.

From Israel, the Gulf and New York

The 3,345 m runway takes long-range jets, and on these routes all three types fly non-stop, New York included.

The price combines flight time with a fixed share for bringing aircraft and crew to the departure airport. Passenger taxes depend on the route: about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet from France, and EUR 100 per passenger on Italian sectors up to 1,500 km, which applies both to flights leaving Italy and to flights arriving there. From the UK, aircraft under 5.7 t pay no Air Passenger Duty, jets of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats pay the higher private-jet rate, and other jets the standard rate for the distance band. Germany charges its departure tax on the return leg, and domestic flights from Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin or Hamburg also carry German VAT. The quote lists every item separately.

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 cost per seat falls with every extra passenger. Taxes are added per head:

Calculator

Enter your route, date and group size, and the calculator sends an estimate to your e-mail.

Stuttgart Airport and the general aviation terminal

Stuttgart Airport (STR, EDDS), named after the former mayor Manfred Rommel, lies on the boundary of Leinfelden-Echterdingen and Filderstadt at an elevation of 389 m. It is run by Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH, owned by the state of Baden-Württemberg and the city. The single runway, 07/25, is 3,345 m long and takes every business aircraft from very light jets to long-range types.

Private flights use the general aviation terminal, separate from the passenger terminals, with its own apron and hangars. Handling by an agent is mandatory, and the agent also requests the slot: STR is coordinated, so every arrival and departure needs one, including private flights. Weekday mornings and fair days are the hardest to get, so we request times as soon as the flight is confirmed and ask you to tell us early about any change to the return.

Night rules are strict. Jets may not take off between 23:00 and 06:00 or land between 23:30 and 06:00, except in special cases. A dinner that runs late means a hotel night and a departure from 06:00 the next morning.

Other airports in the region

There is no second jet airport near the city, so the fields below serve as alternates in fog or when no slot is available, or as a better choice for a destination outside Stuttgart. Distances are straight-line from the city centre:

Choosing the right aircraft

For a day trip from Zurich, Frankfurt or Munich, light jets are usually enough: the flight is under 50 minutes and the price difference to a larger cabin is small. Sample cases, prototypes or stand material push a group into the midsize or super midsize class, so tell us the number, size and weight of the boxes with the request.

Not sure whether the return fits before 23:00, or which aircraft to take? Leave your number and we will call back.

Fairs, folk festivals and the quiet weeks

Business traffic follows the working week and the fair calendar, while the folk festivals on the Cannstatter Wasen fill hotels and roads. Recurring dates:

Weather rarely stops flights here. In winter, fog and snow are possible and de-icing appears in the bill, and in summer afternoon thunderstorms can delay a departure. For the Volksfest and large fairs, secure aircraft, hotel and cars several weeks ahead.

From the terminal to the city and the plants

Empty Legs to and from Stuttgart

An Empty Leg is a flight that an aircraft makes without passengers, for example on its way back to base. Frankfurt and Munich, both less than 50 minutes away, are home to many business jets, so empty sectors to and from Stuttgart appear often, mostly on weekdays. Typical directions:

The operator sets the date and time, and the arrival must still fit the airport hours. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with the direction and a range of dates, and we send suitable flights as they appear.

Pets on board

Documents, customs and cabotage

Pre-flight checklist

• Passport or ID card for every passenger.
• Passenger names, dates of birth and document numbers, sent the day before.
• Meeting address or hall number at the fair.
• Planned end of the meeting, so the return slot is before 23:00.
• Number and weight of sample cases or stand material.
• Pet passport or health certificate if an animal travels.
• Company name and VAT number for the invoice.

How to book a private jet to Stuttgart

1. Send the route, the date, the number of passengers, the meeting address and the time it should end.
2. We check slots for arrival and departure, the 23:00 limit and the fair calendar, and confirm the transfer: on foot to the fair or by car to the plant.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, cabin photos and the price for the whole aircraft, including waiting time.
4. You sign the contract and pay; the handling agent books the slots, and we arrange the car and catering.
5. Arrive 20-30 minutes before take-off. At STR the driver meets you 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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Private flights to Stuttgart: questions and answers

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

  • A light jet costs from EUR 7,500 one way from Zurich or Frankfurt and EUR 10,500 from London Farnborough, for the whole aircraft. Taxes, handling and extras such as waiting time are added in the quote.

• • Can I walk from the aircraft to Messe Stuttgart?

  • Yes. The exhibition centre is next to the airport, a few minutes on foot from the terminal.

• • How late can I fly home?

  • Jets may not take off between 23:00 and 06:00. We plan the departure well before, and if a meeting runs long we arrange a hotel night and an early flight.

• • Do private flights need a slot?

  • Yes. STR is coordinated, and every arrival and departure needs a slot, which the mandatory handling agent requests.

• • How long does a flight from London take?

  • 1:34 h from Farnborough in a Citation CJ3 and 1:28 h in a Challenger 350, over 770 km.

• • Is it cheaper to land in Frankfurt and drive?

  • Usually not. Frankfurt also has slots and night rules, and the drive takes about two hours, so landing at STR saves the day.

• • Which aircraft suits a delegation of nine?

  • A midsize jet such as the Citation XLS+ or a super midsize such as the Challenger 350. The latter has a stand-up cabin and more room for samples.

• • When is the Cannstatter Volksfest?

  • For 17 days from late September to mid October. Book aircraft, hotel and car well ahead for that period.

• • Is my dog allowed on board?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. Germany restricts four breeds, with exceptions for stays of up to four weeks.

• • Can I fly on an Empty Leg to Stuttgart?

  • Yes, often from Frankfurt and Munich, and from Paris, Luxembourg and Salzburg. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your direction and dates.

• • Where should I land for Baden-Baden or the Black Forest?

  • Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden is closer to the spa town and the northern Black Forest. STR is the better choice for the city, the plants and the fair.