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Jet privé Munich - Zurich
Your flight Munich - Zurich
The private jet route Munich – Zurich connects two of Central Europe’s greatest economic powerhouses in under an hour. Over approximately 261 km, Munich executives from BMW, Siemens and Allianz fly directly to Zurich, the world capital of private banking and wealth management. AeroAffaires confirms the journey takes just 45 minutes by private jet — a record for European cross-border routes. Financial exchanges between the two cities are considerable: major Bavarian industrial families manage their wealth in Zurich, whilst Swiss banks such as UBS regularly finance acquisitions by Munich-based groups.
flight_takeoffBook a flightDeparting from MUC – Munich International Airport Franz Josef Strauss (45 km from the centre) or from EDMO – Oberpfaffenhofen airfield (35 km from the centre, ideal for private jets), the FBO ensures a swift departure. LunaJets offers options ranging from £4,800 (Very Light Jet) to £10,400 (Hawker 800 midsize). PrivateJetFinder confirms 261 km and 1h12 of flying time. Perejets offers an entry price of 5,500 € for a Citation Mustang. On arrival, ZRH – Zurich Airport (13 km from the centre) welcomes passengers at the General Aviation Terminal.
Empty legs are regularly available on this busy financial corridor. Oktoberfest (September–October) and the WEF in Davos (January) generate repositioning flights with discounts of 30 to 40%. A Phenom 300E or a Citation CJ4 are the optimal choices for this short distance.
Practical Information
- Distance: ~261 km
- Flight duration: 45 min to 1h15 depending on aircraft
- Departure airport: MUC – Munich International (45 km) or EDMO – Oberpfaffenhofen (35 km)
- Arrival airport: ZRH – Zurich Airport (13 km from centre)
- Indicative price: 5,500 € to 12,400 € depending on operator and aircraft
- Recommended aircraft: Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4
- Empty legs: Regular (Oktoberfest, WEF Davos), savings of up to 40%
- Formalities: Switzerland is in the Schengen Area but outside the EU — valid national ID or passport required
This is one of the routes where the private jet offers the clearest competitive advantage: in under an hour, Munich executives are at the heart of Zurich’s global financial centre, with round-the-clock availability and total schedule flexibility.
Estimated flight time
45min – 1h15
Vol direct sans escale
Passenger capacity
4 – 12 passagers
Selon configuration avion
Operator comparison
| Operator | Availability | Reviews | Starting price |
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| PrivateFly (FXAIR) | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
5 500 €
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| AeroAffaires | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Broker) | star 4.9/5 |
5 500 €
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| PrivateJetFinder | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.3/5 |
5 500 €
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| LunaJets | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
5 700 €
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| NetJets | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Subscription) | star 4.8/5 |
7 000 €
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5 500 €
PrivateFly (FXAIR)
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
5 500 €
AeroAffaires
star 4.9/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Broker Book arrow_forward -
5 500 €
PrivateJetFinder
star 4.3/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
5 700 €
LunaJets
star 4.6/5signal_cellular_3_bar High · Marketplace Book arrow_forward -
7 000 €
NetJets
star 4.8/5signal_cellular_4_bar Very high · Subscription Book arrow_forward
Average price per aircraft model
Phenom 300E
The Embraer Phenom 300E is the world's best-selling private light jet for several consecutive years. Its well-appointed cabin, trans-European range, and short-runway performance make it the aircraft of choice for regional business travel.
Passengers
Up to 9
Duration
1h10
Speed
Mach 0.78
Estimated price
5 700 €
Cessna Citation CJ4
The Citation CJ4 is the flagship of Cessna's CJ range. Its short-runway performance is remarkable (960 m), giving access to airfields impossible for its competitors. Ideal for fast intra-European travel.
Passengers
Up to 9
Duration
45min
Speed
Mach 0.74
Estimated price
7 500 €
Route Munich – Zurich
Airports available in Munich
Munich International (MUC)
Munich International Airport. Jet Aviation FBO at the private terminal.
Airports available in Zurich
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Aéroport de Zurich, premier aéroport suisse. Terminal affaires Signature Flight Support.
All your questions about the flight Munich – Zurich
The cost of a private jet flight Munich – Zurich ranges between <strong>5,500 € and 12,400 €</strong>. LunaJets offers a Very Light Jet at 5,700 € and a Hawker 800 series at 12,400 €. Perejets quotes an entry price of 5,500 € for a Citation Mustang. AeroAffaires and PrivateFly offer similar pricing subject to availability. Empty legs can deliver savings of 30 to 40% on these reference fares.
The Munich – Zurich distance is approximately <strong>261 km</strong>, translating to <strong>45 minutes to 1h15</strong> of flight time. AeroAffaires states the journey takes around 45 minutes under optimal conditions. PrivateJetFinder confirms 1h12. Adding 10–15 minutes of FBO check-in in Munich, the total door-to-door journey is under 2 hours, compared with 2h30–3h by car or 3h30 by ICE train.
For short hops to Zurich, <strong>EDMO – Oberpfaffenhofen</strong> airfield (35 km from Munich city centre, easily accessible from the southern and western districts) is recommended: 10-minute check-in, no commercial traffic. <strong>MUC – Munich International Airport Franz Josef Strauss</strong> (45 km from the centre) is suitable for all aircraft types and offers the premium services of the Munich Aviation Center (MAC). Your operator will optimise the choice based on your departure address.
For 261 km, the <strong>Phenom 300E</strong> (4–6 passengers) is the most popular and cost-effective choice on this route. The <strong>Citation CJ4</strong> (4–7 passengers) offers slightly more comfort. Both aircraft cover the Munich–Zurich leg in 45–70 minutes. For groups of 8–12 people, the Citation XLS+ is available but represents a premium for such a short distance. GlobeAir, based in Zurich, offers aircraft with immediate availability.
No visa is required for nationals of the Schengen Area (including Germany). Switzerland is a member of the Schengen Area but not of the European Union. For EU and Schengen citizens, a valid national ID card or passport is sufficient. FBO formalities amount to an identity check and a 10–15 minute check-in with no queuing. For non-Schengen nationals, customs procedures remain streamlined within the private terminal.
The World Economic Forum in Davos (January) is one of the largest generators of private aviation traffic in Europe. Hundreds of aircraft converge on Zurich and other Swiss airports from Munich and southern Germany. Return repositioning flights create <strong>empty legs</strong> on Munich–Zurich with discounts of <strong>30 to 40%</strong>. Oktoberfest (September–October) also generates significant repositioning traffic in this direction. PrivateJetFinder and LunaJets offer automatic alerts for these opportunities.
