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Flight schools in Germany

Browse and compare 120 flight schools across Germany.

Flight training in Germany

Germany is home to Europe's most structured flight training system, backed by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) and strong connections to the Lufthansa Group airline network. German schools are known for rigorous technical standards and thorough ground training. Most ATOs operate from well-maintained airfields with modern fleets, and many offer integrated ATPL programs with airline cadet pathways.

Training costs and programs

Weather in central Europe means around 180-220 VFR days per year, so training may take slightly longer than in southern countries, but the quality of instruction and career opportunities are among the best in Europe. PPL training typically costs EUR 10,000-15,000, while integrated ATPL programs range from EUR 85,000 to EUR 120,000. Many German schools offer the FI rating pathway for graduates wanting to instruct.

Practical information for students

Popular training airports include Schoenehagen (EDAZ), Egelsbach (EDFE), and Augsburg (EDMA). International students should note that while most ATOs conduct training in English, some ground school materials and ATC communications may be in German. Living costs range from EUR 700-1,200 per month depending on the city. EU/EEA citizens need no visa; others should apply for a student visa through the German embassy.

Flight schools in Germany

Flight training in Germany

Training costs and programs

Practical information for students

Segelfluggruppe Bensheim

Fliegerclub-Milan e.V.

LIFT-Flugsport

Dead Presidents SR Aviation GmbH

SKY HELI GmbH

AT Aviation Services GmbH

Flieger Club Leer e.V.

Flugausbildungszentrum Dortmund GmbH

Fliegerschule Wasserkuppe

BMB-Flugdienst

Skyline Flugschule GmbH

CANAIR

Flugschule Husum

Nds-Helicopter

Flight Center Hannover GmbH

Syltair GmbH

Flugschule Nikolaus GmbH

Flugschule Borkum GmbH

Schule für Privatpiloten

Flensburg-Aviators GmbH

Flugschule KölnBonn GmbH

Motorfluggemeinschaft Speyer e.V.

Lufthansa Aviation Training Pilot Academy GmbH

Fliegerclub Nethegau

FlyRanch Flugschule Bader GbR

MG Flyers Ultraleicht-Flugschule GmbH

Advanced Aviation Training GmbH

LSV Wittlage e. V.

Luftsportgruppe Breitscheid-Haiger

geniofly GmbH

Flugsport-Berlin Ultraleichtflug GmbH

FLUGSTUNDE GmbH

ZEITMASCHINE Aviation GmbH

Fluggemeinschaft Rennefeld e. V.

Rheinland Air Service GmbH

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Motorflug Baden-Baden GmbH (Helikopter)

Aero-Club Damme e.V.

JP-Motorflugschule

ProFlight GmbH c/o Lufthansa Aviation Training | Flugsimulator Berlin

LSG Bad Pyrmont-Lügde e.V.

Fliegerfreunde Conneforde e. V.

Air Colleg Consulting GmbH

Flugförderungsgemeinschaft e.V.

AEROHELI International GmbH

Flugschule RUWE AERO Berlin Brandenburg Rundflug / Rundflüge . Ultraleicht Wartung. UL Pilotenausbildung

Flights4fun - Flugerlebnisse, Rundflüge über Berlin, Kunstflüge, Pilotenausbildung

ISE Aviation Flight Training GmbH

Flying school Feuerstein e. V.

AIRperience GmbH

Tollenseflug GmbH Neubrandenburger Flugschule

Flugschule Ardex GmbH

Fliegerschule und Flugbetrieb Strössenreuther GmbH

AEROTOURS GmbH Flugschule Berlin - Michael Hanke

Luftsportverein Wipperfürth e.V.

Heliteam Süd (Helikopter)

Flugschule im Norden Ausbildungsstandort Flugsport-Club Neumünster e.V.

Flugschule Freeman

MFA Munich Flight Academy GmbH

Flugsport Rückenwind e.V.

Flugschule Michael Bergmann, Deutscher Alpenflug GmbH

FTA-Flugtraining Aschaffenburg GmbH

Vereinigung Aktiver Piloten e. V.

SKY4u Aviation Service GmbH

Air Allgäu GmbH

FSB Flugschule Berlin

Flugschule Berlin Brandenburg (Nowotny)

Lufthansa Flight Training CST GmbH

Blue Sky Aviation GmbH

FlyCademy GmbH

Vivant Beteiligungen GmbH

Motorflugschule Egelsbach GmbH

MFA – Munich Flight Academy

FMG Verkehrsfliegerschule GmbH

TSC Aviation Services

IFR-Flugschule Reichelsheim GmbH