Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Istanbul IGA ➔ Vienne
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~990 km
Average flight time
~1h 12m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Istanbul IGA and Vienne aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
The Istanbul IGA – Vienne sector links Istanbul Airport (LTFM) to Vienne Schwechat (LOWW) over 1,225 km great-circle, about 1h50 airborne in a Citation XLS+. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Vienne Schwechat (3500 m runway). On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Istanbul Airport (LTFM)
Istanbul Airport (LTFM / IST) is a major business field at 41.26°N / 28.74°E, Turkey. Runway: 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: IGA General Aviation Terminal. Helicopter link: Bosphore / Bebek.
Vienne Schwechat (LOWW)
On the arrival side, Vienne Schwechat (LOWW) serves Vienne from 48.11°N / 16.57°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Vienna Aircraft Handling; 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Vienne.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,225 km · 661 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h50
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- IGA General Aviation Terminal — Istanbul Airport (LTFM / IST)
- Arrival FBO
- Vienna Aircraft Handling — Vienne Schwechat (LOWW / VIE)
- Departure runway
- 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Vienne
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Turquie → Autriche: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Istanbul IGA to Vienne?
About 1h50 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,225 km great-circle between LTFM and LOWW.
Which aircraft suits Istanbul IGA → Vienne?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3500 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Istanbul Airport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from IGA General Aviation Terminal.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Turquie → Autriche: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.

