Private jet to Turin

Turin is the capital of Piedmont, set on the Po at the foot of the western Alps, and its private traffic has three distinct sources. On weekdays come the car industry, aerospace and engineering firms; from December to March, families and groups bound for the ski resorts of the Susa valley; from late September to early December, wine and truffle lovers heading south to Alba and the Langhe hills. Each purpose needs a different transfer, and often a different aircraft.

Business jets land at Turin Caselle, about 16 km north of the centre in the town of Caselle Torinese. The single runway is 3,300 m long and takes any business jet, and private passengers use a general aviation terminal separate from the airline building, with several handling agents and a VIP lounge. The airport operator must authorise each private flight at least 2 hours before arrival, which the handler requests with the flight plan. As a broker, we compare operators across Europe, and for the Langhe we also check the smaller airport at Cuneo.

For aircraft options and a price, send the route, dates, number of passengers and the place you are going to after landing: the city, a ski resort or the wine country.

Reasons to fly privately to Piedmont

Flight times to Caselle

Times for a Phenom 300 light jet from the first price table; the Citation M2 listed first there needs 2-12 minutes more:

Geneva is 166 km away and Nice 175 km, so both are short hops for a turboprop or a light jet. Most northern routes cross the Alps, and in winter an aircraft that stayed outside overnight in Turin or at the departure airport needs de-icing before take-off, which adds time on the ground. From Manchester allow about two hours, from Stockholm and Oslo 2:50-2:53 h in a light jet, from Dubai 5:49-6:00 h and from New York 7:34-7:49 h in a long-range jet.

Prices for private flights to Turin

Prices are for the whole aircraft, one way, with an aircraft available near the departure airport, and include no catering, de-icing, transfer or passenger taxes. The flight time refers to the first aircraft priced in each row.

From the main European cities

A Citation M2 for four passengers costs EUR 7,500 from Geneva, Nice or Milan Linate and EUR 10,500 from London. From Milan, however, the high-speed train reaches Porta Susa in about 50 minutes, so a flight only makes sense as part of a longer trip. Larnaca is beyond the range of a very light jet without a stop, so the table starts with the Phenom 300 there.

Ski groups from the UK, Ireland and the north

For a week on the slopes the hold matters more than the seat count, so these routes are priced with larger cabins:

From Italy, Lyon and Spain

The turboprop is the cheapest choice on these sectors: EUR 6,500 from Lyon and EUR 8,000 from Rome or Olbia, about 20 minutes slower than a light jet on the Rome route.

Long-haul flights

The runway at Caselle is long enough for long-range jets at full weight. The Challenger 350 reaches the Gulf non-stop but needs a fuel stop from New York:

Many business jets are based in Milan, Geneva and Nice, less than an hour away, so the positioning leg is short and adds little. Prices rise on Saturdays in the ski season and in the week of the ATP Finals. Italy charges a passenger tax on private flights arriving in and departing from the country: EUR 10 per passenger below 100 km, then EUR 100 up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond, with the distance counted in a straight line plus 95 km. Most European routes in the tables fall into the EUR 100 band; Edinburgh, Stockholm, Oslo, Larnaca and the long-haul routes pay EUR 200. Flights from the UK add Air Passenger Duty (none for aircraft under 5.7 t such as the PC-12, the higher private-jet rate only for aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats, standard rates for other jets), flights from France the solidarity tax of about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet, and flights from Germany a departure tax.

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

Typical trips and what they cost

Price per passenger

The aircraft is booked as a whole, so the cost per seat falls with each extra person:

Get an estimate online

Enter the route, date and number of passengers in the calculator, and add the ski resort or the village in the Langhe in the comment.

Turin Caselle airport and its general aviation terminal

The Sandro Pertini airport at Caselle Torinese (TRN, LIMF) is run by SAGAT. Its runway 18/36 is 3,300 m long and 60 m wide, enough for every aircraft class from a Citation M2 to an ultra long range jet. The general aviation terminal stands apart from the passenger building: about 4,700 m² on three floors, with eight aircraft stands on an apron of about 21,000 m² in front of it and hangar space on request. Handling agents include SAGAT Handling, Aviapartner, Argos and eSair Executive Handling, the last one with a VIP lounge and its own hangar.

Private aircraft with up to 19 seats need the airport's authorisation, requested through SAGAT's online system at least 2 hours before arrival; the aircraft operator or the handler files it and we coordinate it with the flight confirmation. In most weeks the aircraft can stay at Caselle for the whole trip. During the ATP Finals and on peak ski weekends the general aviation stands can fill up, so parking is requested early.

Other airfields in Piedmont and nearby

Distances are straight-line from Caselle:

Choosing the aircraft

Ski bags take more space than suitcases. Give us the number and length of the bags with the request, and we check the hold of each aircraft before quoting, so nothing stays behind on the apron. Cases of Barolo bought in the Langhe also travel home in the hold; within the EU wine for personal use needs no customs formalities.

Not sure which cabin or airport fits your group? Leave your number and a consultant will call you.

Seasons in Piedmont

Three seasons shape private traffic here: skiing in winter, the book fair in spring and wine in autumn.

From November to February fog often settles on the Po plain in the morning. For an early departure we allow time for de-icing, and when the forecast is poor we suggest a late-morning slot. If visibility closes Caselle, the operator diverts to Milan and we send a car.

Getting from Caselle to the city, the slopes and the vineyards

From 15 November to 15 April cars on the state roads towards Montgenèvre and Bardonecchia must have winter tyres or carry chains; the car we book is equipped. On Saturdays in the ski season, when hotels change guests, the A32 and the valley roads are slow, so a Friday or Sunday arrival saves time. Bardonecchia is not part of the Via Lattea: its two areas, Colomion with Les Arnauds and Melezet, and Jafferau, have about 100 km of pistes and hosted the Olympic snowboard events. In the Langhe, most Barolo producers receive visitors by appointment only, so tastings are booked before the flight.

Empty Legs to and from Turin

With so many aircraft based in neighbouring cities, empty positioning legs to and from Caselle appear often. They are sold at a large discount with the same service on board. Directions to watch:

The operator sets the date and time, so these flights suit flexible plans. Send your direction and dates to empty-legs@jets.flights and we will tell you when something fits.

A dog or cat on board

Many families take the dog on a ski holiday, and on a private jet it travels in the cabin with you. The operator must agree in advance; some require a carrier for the whole flight. For Italy the EU rules apply:

• Microchip, 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 on an animal health certificate.
• Up to five animals per person.
• No tapeworm treatment needed for Italy.

For the flight home to the UK, Ireland, Malta, Finland or Norway, a dog needs tapeworm treatment 1-5 days before arrival, and the UK admits pets only through approved routes and handlers. Salted mountain roads can hurt paws, so pack boots or balm for walks in the resorts.

Documents and rules

Checklist for the day

• Passport or ID card for each passenger, children included.
• Names and document numbers sent at least the day before.
• Number and length of ski or snowboard bags.
• Resort or village name, so the car is booked to the right door.
• Whether the aircraft stays at Caselle or flies home between the legs.
• Pet documents and the hotel's pet rules.
• Extra time on winter mornings for de-icing.
• Company details for the invoice.

How booking works

1. Tell us the route, dates, passengers, bags and where you are going after landing: city, ski resort or the Langhe.
2. We compare Caselle with Cuneo when the trip ends in the south of Piedmont, and check parking and the permit window.
3. You receive 2-4 aircraft options with operator, model, hold size and the price for the whole aircraft, taxes shown separately.
4. You sign the contract with the operator and pay; the handler files the airport permit and we book the car or helicopter.
5. The aircraft parks at the general aviation terminal, and your driver loads the bags and skis into the car.

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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Frequently asked questions about flights to Turin

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

  • A Citation M2 starts at EUR 7,500 one way from Geneva, Nice or Milan, a Phenom 300 at EUR 12,500 from London Farnborough. A turboprop from Lyon costs EUR 6,500. Italian passenger tax and de-icing are added.

• • How far is the airport from the centre?

  • About 16 km north, roughly 30 minutes by car. The train to Porta Susa takes about the same.

• • How long is the flight from London?

  • About 1:43 h in a Phenom 300 or 1:41 h in a Citation XLS+ from Farnborough.

• • Is there a private terminal at Caselle?

  • Yes, a general aviation terminal separate from the airline building, with several handling agents, a VIP lounge and eight stands in front of it.

• • Which aircraft takes a ski group?

  • Two skiers fit in a very light jet, a family of four to six in a light jet such as the Phenom 300 or PC-24. Eight or nine people with full kit need a midsize or super midsize jet.

• • How long is the drive to Sestriere?

  • About 1:30 h on the A32 through the Susa valley, longer in snow and on Saturdays.

• • Is Cuneo better for the Langhe?

  • Often, because the drive to Alba and Barolo is shorter. Cuneo does not work around the clock, so late arrivals stay at Caselle.

• • Can fog delay the flight?

  • On winter mornings, yes. The airport has a long runway, but in very low visibility the aircraft may divert to Milan, and we arrange the car.

• • Do I need a passport?

  • From Schengen countries there is no border check, but the operator requires a valid passport or ID card. From the UK, passports are checked on arrival.

• • Can my dog come skiing?

  • Yes, in the cabin, with microchip, rabies vaccination and EU pet passport. Check that the hotel accepts dogs before you book.

• • Are there Empty Legs to Turin?

  • Yes, mostly from Geneva, Nice, Lyon, Zurich and Milan, and on ski Saturdays. Write to empty-legs@jets.flights with your dates.