Private charter between Friedrichshafen and Geneva starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Friedrichshafen (ACH) ⇄ Geneva (GVA) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Friedrichshafen to Geneva is roughly 297 kilometres — 184 miles, or 160 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Friedrichshafen to Geneva (and Geneva to Friedrichshafen) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | €7,400 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 49 min | 44 min – 54 min | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 00m | €7,400 – €10,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 57 min | €8,400 – €11,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 49 min | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 48 min | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 47 min | €11,000 – €15,000 (~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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Charter pricing on Friedrichshafen–Geneva moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Friedrichshafen, Germany: Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen, Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield and Memmingen Allgau Airport.
Geneva, Switzerland: Geneva International Airport, Annecy Meythet airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
Observed traffic points to a weekday business corridor, on the departures logged so far.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friedrichshafen → Geneva | 13 | 38 min | 33 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Cessna Citation CJ2 (2) |
| Geneva → Friedrichshafen | 21 | 39 min | 33 min | Cessna Citation XLS (3), Embraer Phenom 300 (2), Cessna Citation M2 (2), Gulfstream G650 (2) |
34 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
34 business-aviation flights were tracked between Friedrichshafen and Geneva from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.7 a week, on 26 separate days.
88% were jets and 12% turboprops. 13 flights set out from the Friedrichshafen side and 21 from the Geneva side.
Busiest full month: January 2026 (12 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Friday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Friedrichshafen | Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) – 23 flights; Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) – 10 flights; Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) – 1 flights |
| Geneva | Geneva International Airport (GVA) – 31 flights; Annemasse Airfield – 3 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport | Geneva International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LSZR / ACH | LSGG / GVA |
| Longest hard runway | 4,774 ft | 12,795 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 1,306 ft | 1,411 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,774 ft at Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,274 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,428 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,774 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,328 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,574 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,808 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,874 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,038 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,774 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,528 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,274 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,608 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,574 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,108 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,274 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,328 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,496 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,278 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 574 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,528 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 802 ft short |
4,600 km 4,228 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 156 ft short |
5,926 km 5,554 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 126 ft short |
6,400 km 6,028 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 82 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,848 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 666 ft short |
7,400 km 7,028 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 526 ft short |
7,800 km 7,428 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 16 ft short |
7,400 km 7,028 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,226 ft short |
14,260 km 13,888 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,026 ft short |
11,112 km 10,740 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,226 ft short |
12,960 km 12,588 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 26 ft short |
11,945 km 11,573 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
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) · Annecy Meythet airport (5,348 ft, 34 km) · Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (6,628 ft, 69 km) · Annemasse Airfield (4,265 ft, 13 km) · Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield (2,200 ft, 27 km)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Friedrichshafen and Geneva is built around your itinerary.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Friedrichshafen–Geneva is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 00m gate to gate over 297 km (184 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Friedrichshafen–Geneva charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Geneva to Friedrichshafen runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 34 business-aviation flights between Friedrichshafen and Geneva – about 0.7 a week, flown on 26 different days. Friday was the busiest day of the week and January 2026 the busiest full month (12 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) – 23 flights; Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) – 10 flights; Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) – 1 flights on the Friedrichshafen side, and Geneva International Airport (GVA) – 31 flights; Annemasse Airfield – 3 flights on the Geneva side.
88% of the tracked flights were jets and 12% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Embraer Phenom 300.
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