Charter Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt privately from US$8,000, about 57 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Frankfurt (FRA), and from Frankfurt (FRA) back to Friedrichshafen (FDH).
Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt lie approximately 271 km apart (168 mi / 146 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Friedrichshafen and Frankfurt, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 57 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 54 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 47 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 46 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 45 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Friedrichshafen–Frankfurt moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Friedrichshafen, Germany: Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen, Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield and Memmingen Allgau Airport.
Frankfurt, Germany: Frankfurt Main Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Friedrichshafen: St. Gallen (ACH), Friedrichshafen (FDH); Frankfurt: Frankfurt am Main (FRA), Egelsbach (EDFE), Reichelsheim (EDFB).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 07:00 UTC.
Frankfurt→Friedrichshafen runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedrichshafen → Frankfurt | 15 | 38 min | 30 min | Cessna Citation XLS (4), Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2) |
| Frankfurt → Friedrichshafen | 14 | 41 min | — | Cessna Citation XLS (4), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Socata TBM-900/910/930/940 (2), Cessna Citation Mustang (2) |
29 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | Frankfurt Main Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EDNY / FDH | EDDF / FRA |
| Longest hard runway | 7,729 ft | 13,123 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,367 ft | 364 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen has 7,729 ft and Frankfurt Main Airport 13,123 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 271 km.
Alternates within range: Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield (5,138 ft, 44 km) · Memmingen Allgau Airport (8,629 ft, 65 km) · Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (4,774 ft, 21 km) · Biberach an der Riß Airfield (4,314 ft, 53 km) · Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport (4,593 ft, 10 km) · Reichelsheim Airfield (4,265 ft, 41 km) · Mainz-Finthen Airfield (3,281 ft, 30 km) · Oppenheim Airfield
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Friedrichshafen–Frankfurt quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Friedrichshafen–Frankfurt when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 271 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
The Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 57 min gate to gate across the 271 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Friedrichshafen–Frankfurt departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Frankfurt to Friedrichshafen runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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