Private charter between Cologne and Friedrichshafen starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Cologne (CGN) to Friedrichshafen (FDH), and from Friedrichshafen (FDH) back to Cologne (CGN).
As the crow flies, Cologne to Friedrichshafen is roughly 395 kilometres — 245 miles, or 213 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Cologne and Friedrichshafen, 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 11m | 1h 04m – 1h 18m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 57 min | 51 min – 1h 03m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 11m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 08m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 57 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 56 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 54 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On Cologne–Friedrichshafen, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Cologne, Germany: Cologne Bonn Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, Siegerland Airport, Mendig Airfield and Essen-Mülheim Airport.
Friedrichshafen, Germany: Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen, Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield and Memmingen Allgau Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Cologne: Köln (Cologne) (CGN), Burbach (SGE); Friedrichshafen: Friedrichshafen (FDH), St. Gallen (ACH).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 13:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne → Friedrichshafen | 18 | 45 min | 38 min | Cessna Citation XLS (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (3), Pilatus PC-12 (2), Learjet 45 (2) |
| Friedrichshafen → Cologne | 21 | 47 min | — | Cessna Citation Latitude (5), Pilatus PC-12 (4), Cessna CitationJet (2), Cessna Citation XLS (2) |
39 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Cologne Bonn Airport | Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EDDK / CGN | EDNY / FDH |
| Longest hard runway | 12,516 ft | 7,729 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 302 ft | 1,367 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Cologne to Friedrichshafen can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Cologne Bonn Airport has 12,516 ft and Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen 7,729 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 395 km.
Alternates within range: Düsseldorf Airport (9,842 ft, 54 km) · Siegerland Airport (5,315 ft, 68 km) · Mendig Airfield (5,342 ft, 57 km) · Essen-Mülheim Airport (5,095 ft, 61 km) · 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)
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Cologne–Friedrichshafen when the time is right.
The Cologne to Friedrichshafen route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 11m gate to gate over 395 km (245 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 Cologne–Friedrichshafen 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: Friedrichshafen to Cologne runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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