Lake Constance is where Germany, Switzerland and Austria meet, and Friedrichshafen is the airport on its German shore. Private jet charter at Friedrichshafen works for light and mid-size jets on a 2,356-metre asphalt runway, with jets handled by two agents, Bodensee-Airport Handling and AVICON.
The main thing to plan around is time. Weekday hours are 06:00–22:00 local, but weekends are much shorter, running from 09:00 to sunset plus 30 minutes.
Charter-A will check your dates against those hours before we quote. Charter-A can also confirm which of the two handling companies looks after your flight, and arrange fuel.
Flying privately to Friedrichshafen
Hours are Monday to Friday 06:00–22:00, and weekends and holidays 09:00 to sunset plus 30 minutes, latest 20:00, all local. There are no departures after 22:00 or before 06:00 except medical flights or authority-approved flights. Extensions need prior approval and carry a charge.
Handling is by Bodensee-Airport Handling or AVICON GmbH. Runway 06/24 is 2,356 metres of asphalt. Jet A-1 and AVGAS are available. Charter-A confirms the handling arrangements with the airport ahead of your flight.
Friedrichshafen Airport (Bodensee-Airport) airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Friedrichshafen Airport (Bodensee-Airport) at a glance
| Location | Am Flugplatz 64, Friedrichshafen, 88046 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EDNY · IATA FDH |
| Region | Baden-Württemberg (Lake Constance), Germany |
| Nearest city | Friedrichshafen / Lake Constance |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 06:00–22:00; weekends and holidays 09:00 to sunset + 30 min (latest 20:00) local. |
| Runway | 06/24 – 2,356 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,356 m runway; jets handled by the two handling agents |
| Handling / FBO | Bodensee-Airport Handling · AVICON GmbH |
| Private terminal | Small general-aviation aircraft up to 5.7 t park on apron 3 or 4 in front of the control tower; two handling companies look after scheduled and private flights. |
| Airport website | bodensee-airport.eu |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (bodensee-airport.eu, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Friedrichshafen / Lake Constance
Friedrichshafen sits on the northern shore of Lake Constance, with the Alps on the far side, and is known for the Zeppelin tradition and the trade fairs held beside the airport. It is a base for lakeside resorts across three countries.
Private jet flight times to Friedrichshafen
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 440 nm · 810 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Manchester | 565 nm · 1,040 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Edinburgh | 690 nm · 1,270 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Paris | 295 nm · 540 km | 1 hr 05 min | 55 min |
| Geneva | 165 nm · 300 km | 45 min | 40 min |
| Nice | 260 nm · 480 km | 1 hr | 50 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Friedrichshafen is a sector of about 440 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Friedrichshafen: your questions answered
Are weekend hours shorter at Friedrichshafen?
Yes. Weekends and holidays run 09:00 to sunset plus 30 minutes, latest 20:00 local, against 06:00–22:00 on weekdays. Extensions need prior approval and cost extra.
Can a private jet land at Friedrichshafen?
Yes. The runway is 2,356 metres, and jets are handled by the two handling agents, Bodensee-Airport Handling and AVICON. Charter-A confirms suitability for your aircraft.
Can I depart late at night from Friedrichshafen?
Not normally. No departures are allowed after 22:00 or before 06:00 local except medical flights or authority-approved flights. We plan your timings within the hours.
How long is the flight from London to Friedrichshafen by private jet?
About 1 hr 30 min in a light jet and 1 hr 20 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 440 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Friedrichshafen Airport (Bodensee-Airport) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Friedrichshafen Airport (Bodensee-Airport) is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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