DEPARTURE — FRANKFURT
- Frankfurt Main — General Aviation TerminalFRA
- Frankfurt EgelsbachEDFE
Private Jet Frankfurt to Friedrichshafen
FLIGHT50 minDISTANCE355 kmFROM€6,500
Frankfurt to Friedrichshafen in 50 min block. Bankenviertel families with Bodensee lakefront villas fly this route Fri-Sun across May-October. AERO week (April) drives the trade-fair peak.
50 min block — Bankenviertel to Bodensee lakefront villas.
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DEPARTURE
Frankfurt
FRA
50 min
ARRIVAL
Friedrichshafen (Bodensee)
FDH
ARRIVAL — FRIEDRICHSHAFEN (BODENSEE)
- FriedrichshafenFDH
AIRCRAFT & PRICING
Best aircraft for Frankfurt to Friedrichshafen (Bodensee)
| CLASS | EXAMPLE MODEL | PAX | FROM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet | Phenom 100 Cost-optimal. | 4 | €6,500 – €9,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation XLS+ Full family. | 7 | €9,500 – €12,500 |
| Turboprop | King Air 350 Value pick. | 8 | €5,500 – €7,500 |
Indicative one-way pricing. Final quotes are all-inclusive of aircraft, crew, fuel, handling, catering and taxes — confirmed in writing within 10 minutes.
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On the ground in Friedrichshafen (Bodensee)
S-Class transfer FDH to Meersburg (via ferry) or Bad Schachen Lindau — 15–45 min.
EDITOR'S AIRCRAFT PICKS
Which jet, and why
The default
Citation XLS+
7 pax, 50-min block.
The value pick
King Air 350
8 pax, from €5,500.
For 1-2 pax
Phenom 100
4 pax, from €6,500.
CORRIDOR NOTES
Bankenviertel Bodensee villa cycle
Frankfurt families with Meersburg, Lindau or Überlingen villas rotate Bodensee weekends across May-October.
AERO week (April)
World's largest general-aviation fair. FRA-FDH demand triples. FDH parking cap: 10+ days lead.
FDH operational profile
06:00–22:00, ILS, 2,356 m paved, all aircraft classes.
WHEN TO FLY
Seasonality & timing
| WINDOW | NOTE |
|---|---|
| Fri 15:00–19:00 EDFE → FDH | Weekend outbound. |
| AERO (Apr) | 10+ days lead. |
| Aug | Villa-week. |
COMPARISON
Frankfurt → Friedrichshafen: modal comparison (Fri Aug weekend)
| MODE | LINE-HAUL | DOOR-TO-DOOR | COST (2 PAX) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private jet EDFE → FDH | 50 min | 2h | €9,500–€12,500 |
| ICE rail FRA–Friedrichshafen | 4h 45m | 6h | €100–€300 |
| Autobahn | 4h | 4h 45m | €65 fuel |
SEASONALITY
FRA ↔ FDH demand by month
100 = peak AERO / Bodensee summer
30JAN
32FEB
40MAR
82APR
78MAY
88JUN
96JUL
96AUG
88SEP
62OCT
32NOV
40DEC
PEAK
Apr (AERO), Jul, Aug
VALUE WINDOW
Nov, Jan
PUBLISHED PRICE RANGES
Actual ranges by aircraft — Frankfurt → Friedrichshafen (Bodensee)
Most brokers force a form before showing a number. We publish the actual EUR band our desk quotes operators on this corridor — one-way, standard season, all-in.
| CATEGORY | EXAMPLE AIRCRAFT | PAX | PUBLISHED ONE-WAY (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet | Phenom 100 | 4 | €6,500 – €9,500 |
| Light Jet | Citation XLS+ | 7 | €9,500 – €12,500 |
| Turboprop | King Air 350 | 8 | €5,500 – €7,500 |
Included: aircraft, two crew, fuel, landing, handling, standard catering.Excluded: VAT / Federal Excise Tax, de-icing, overnight crew, premium catering.
Empty-leg pricing on this corridor typically lands 25–75% lower — see live empty legs. Full methodology and 10-corridor index on the pricing page.
CORRIDOR FAQ
Frankfurt → Friedrichshafen (Bodensee): expert answers
Hand-written by our dispatch team for this specific corridor — not generic charter FAQs.
How long is Frankfurt to Friedrichshafen by private jet?
45 min southbound, 55 min northbound.
FDH curfew?
22:00–06:00. Route to FMM.
Are empty legs Frankfurt-Friedrichshafen common?
2–3 per week.
What's the cheapest Frankfurt-Friedrichshafen private option?
King Air 350 from €5,500.
Can I fly to the Swiss Bodensee side?
Yes — ACH, 15 min via car ferry.
INSIDER TIP
"For Meersburg arrivals: pair FDH landing with Konstanz-Meersburg car ferry. Concierge coordinates timing."
EMPTY LEGS
Save up to 70%
2–3 filed empty legs FRA/EDFE ↔ FDH per week. Savings 55–70%.
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Frequently asked
How much is a private jet Frankfurt to Friedrichshafen?
Turboprops from €5,500. VLJs €6,500–€9,500. Light Jets €9,500–€12,500.
Does FDH have a curfew?
Yes — 22:00–06:00. Route to Memmingen (FMM) for late returns.
Can pets fly on the route?
Yes — pets travel in the cabin alongside their owners on every Limitless Sky charter. Let us know the species and weight when you request a quote.
How early should I arrive at the FBO?
20 minutes before departure. There are no security queues at any German-domestic origin FBO — you drive to the aircraft.
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