25 Amazing Movie Filming Locations for Private Jet Charter

There’s something magical about stepping into the exact spot where your favorite movie scene was filmed. I’ve been arranging private jet charters to filming destinations for over a decade, and I can tell you that nothing beats the look on a client’s face when they realize they’re standing where Jon Snow pledged his oath or where James Bond made his daring escape.

Set-jetting—traveling to cinematic destinations—has exploded in popularity among private jet travelers. According to Expedia’s latest travel trends report, 66% of travelers now say their trips have been influenced by places they’ve seen in movies or TV shows. These filming sites offer experiences that transform ordinary travel into something truly spectacular. When you can fly directly to smaller airports near these iconic locations, avoiding the crowds and experiencing them on your own terms, it becomes an adventure worthy of the silver screen itself.

Let me share 25 filming destinations that are absolutely worth chartering a flight for, along with some insider tips I’ve picked up along the way.

Why Movie Filming Locations Are Perfect for Private Jet Travel

Before we dive into the specific cinematic destinations, here’s why private jets and filming spots are such a perfect match:

Access to smaller airports: Many filming destinations are in remote areas served by smaller airfields that commercial airlines don’t reach. Our private jet charter services can get you closer to the action.

Flexible scheduling: These locations often work best for visits during early morning or late afternoon for optimal lighting. Private charters let you arrive exactly when you want.

Privacy: Popular filming sites can get crowded during peak hours. Arriving by private jet often means you can time your visits for maximum exclusivity.

Luggage freedom: Bringing professional camera equipment, costumes for photo recreation, or specialized gear to filming destinations? No baggage restrictions when you use our luxury aircraft fleet.

European Cinematic Destinations: Medieval Majesty and Private Jet Access

1. Dubrovnik, Croatia – Game of Thrones’ King’s Landing

Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) is perfect for private jets, and the medieval city that served as King’s Landing is just 20 minutes away. This is one of the most requested cinematic destinations in our European portfolio. The ancient walls, where Cersei’s walk of shame was filmed, are spectacular at sunrise when you’ll have them virtually to yourself.

Charter tip: The airport handles plenty of private traffic and offers excellent FBO services. Book evening arrivals for dramatic sunset approaches over the Adriatic.

Local resources: Croatia National Tourist Board provides official filming location information and specialized Game of Thrones tours.

2. Bath, England – Bridgerton’s Regency Splendor

While Bath doesn’t have its own airport, nearby Bristol (BRS) or even better, the private strip at Kemble (EGBP) puts you within driving distance of all the Bridgerton filming sites. The Assembly Rooms and Royal Crescent look exactly as they did on screen, making these some of the most authentic period drama locations you can visit.

Charter tip: Kemble is exclusively for private aircraft and offers white-glove service. The drive to Bath through the Cotswolds is stunning and part of the cinematic experience.

Local resources: Visit Bath organizes official Bridgerton experiences, including exclusive behind-the-scenes tours.

3. Reykjavik, Iceland – Game of Thrones Beyond the Wall

Reykjavik Airport (RVK) is incredibly private-jet friendly, and Iceland served as the land beyond the Wall for good reason. These filming destinations feature landscapes that are genuinely otherworldly. We often arrange helicopter transfers from RVK to the actual set locations using our specialized charter services.

Charter tip: Winter arrivals offer the best Game of Thrones atmosphere at these remote locations, plus potential Northern Lights viewing during your stay.

Local resources: Visit Iceland offers specialized set-jetting itineraries and maintains detailed filming location databases.

4. Prague, Czech Republic – Mission: Impossible’s European Playground

Prague’s Václav Havel Airport (PRG) has excellent private jet facilities, and the city has doubled for everything from Vienna to Berlin in countless films. These versatile filming sites offer incredible diversity. The aerial shots Tom Cruise’s character took? You can recreate them from your charter approach to these cinematic locations.

5. Malta – Gladiator’s Ancient Rome

Malta International Airport (MLA) is a popular private jet destination, and this Mediterranean island nation stood in for ancient Rome in Ridley Scott’s epic. Fort Ricasoli, where the Colosseum scenes were built, offers incredible sunset photography opportunities and ranks among the most historically significant filming destinations in Europe.

Nordic Filming Sites: Ice, Fire, and Perfect Runways

6. Bergen, Norway – The Crown’s Scandinavian Scenes

Bergen’s Flesland Airport (BGO) serves as your gateway to the dramatic Norwegian fjords featured in The Crown. The approach alone—between towering mountains and pristine waters—makes these filming sites worth the charter just for the arrival experience.

7. Stockholm, Sweden – Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Stockholm’s Bromma Airport (BMA) is exclusively for private and smaller aircraft, giving you VIP treatment when visiting these atmospheric cinematic locations in Sweden’s capital. The city’s archipelago and old town provided backdrops for the Swedish thriller series.

Mediterranean Filming Destinations: Island Hopping Made Easy

8. Sicily, Italy – The White Lotus Season 2

Catania Airport (CTA) puts you close to Taormina, where The White Lotus Season 2 was filmed. The Four Seasons San Domenico Palace isn’t just where they filmed—it’s where you should stay. These filming destinations offer Mount Etna as a dramatic backdrop for both the show and your visit.

Charter tip: Sicily has several smaller airports that can handle light jets, perfect for island-hopping to multiple Mediterranean filming sites.

9. Santorini, Greece – Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Santorini Airport (JTR) handles private jets beautifully, and this Greek island’s dramatic clifftop villages have appeared in countless films. The sunset views from Oia are even more spectacular when you’re not fighting crowds at these popular filming destinations.

10. Nice, France – Monaco Grand Prix Circuit (Iron Man 2)

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) is your gateway to Monaco, where Iron Man 2’s Monaco Grand Prix scenes were filmed. The helicopter transfer from Nice to Monaco’s heliport is a scene-worthy journey itself when visiting these glamorous cinematic locations.

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Top Asian Filming Sites: Eastern Excellence

11. Tokyo, Japan – Lost in Translation

Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) offers excellent private jet services, and the Park Hyatt Tokyo—where Bill Murray’s character stayed—remains one of the world’s great hotels. The view from the New York Bar is exactly as atmospheric as Sofia Coppola made it look, making this one of the most iconic filming sites in Asia.

12. Jeju, South Korea – Squid Game

Jeju International Airport (CJU) serves this beautiful Korean island that provided scenic backdrops for the hit series. While the games were terrifying, Jeju itself is paradise—these filming destinations feature dramatic coastlines, luxury resorts, and volcanic landscapes.

13. Bangkok, Thailand – The White Lotus Season 3 (Currently Filming)

Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport (DMK) is perfect for private aviation, and with Season 3 currently filming, you can get ahead of the set-jetting curve. The luxury hotels along the Chao Phraya River are preparing for the inevitable tourism surge to these soon-to-be-famous cinematic destinations.

Down Under Filming Sites: Antipodean Adventures

14. Hamilton, New Zealand – Lord of the Rings’ Shire

Hamilton Airport (HLZ) is small and handles private jets well, putting you close to Hobbiton in Matamata. The movie set has been preserved exactly as it appeared in the films, and evening private tours with hobbit-hole dining are magical experiences at these beloved filming sites.

Local resources: Tourism New Zealand provides comprehensive Middle-earth guides and exclusive evening experiences.

15. Sydney, Australia – The Matrix Trilogy

Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has excellent private jet terminals, and the city doubled for the unnamed metropolis in The Matrix. Many of these locations are in the central business district, easily accessible from the airport.

American Filming Sites: Coast to Coast Cinema

16. Napa County Airport, California – Bottle Shock

This small airport (APC) caters specifically to private aviation and puts you right in wine country. Napa Valley has appeared in countless films, and arriving by private jet to your own vineyard experience at these cinematic destinations feels appropriately luxurious.

17. Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts – Jaws

Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY) is a popular private jet destination, especially in summer. The island that played Amity Island has fully embraced its Jaws heritage, and these filming destinations offer spectacular beaches (that are definitely shark-free).

18. Moab, Utah – Countless Western Films

Canyonlands Field Airport (CNY) serves the dramatic landscapes around Moab, which have appeared in everything from Thelma & Louise to numerous Western classics. The red rock formations are even more striking from the air, making these filming sites particularly spectacular for aerial photography.

Tropical Paradise Filming Sites: Island Cinema Magic

19. Phuket, Thailand – The Beach

Phuket International Airport (HKT) offers excellent private jet facilities and serves as your base for exploring the Phi Phi Islands, where The Beach was filmed. While Maya Bay is closed for recovery, charter a yacht to explore similar limestone karst scenery at these alternative filming destinations.

20. Lihue, Kauai – Jurassic Park

Lihue Airport (LIH) on Kauai handles private jets well, and this Hawaiian island provided the lush backdrops for Spielberg’s dinosaur epic. Helicopter tours to the Na Pali Coast’s remote valleys are essential when visiting these cinematic locations.

21. Barbados – Pirates of the Caribbean

Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) welcomes private aviation, and this Caribbean island provided many pirate saga backdrops. The combination of historic Bridgetown and pristine beaches creates perfect Caribbean atmosphere at these filming sites.

African Filming Destinations: Untamed Landscapes

22. Marrakech, Morocco – Gladiator

Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) serves this exotic city perfectly, and the nearby Atlas Mountains and desert locations doubled for ancient Rome in multiple films. The dramatic landscapes are even more impressive when you can access remote filming sites by helicopter.

23. Nairobi, Kenya – Out of Africa

Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi specializes in smaller aircraft and serves as your gateway to the Maasai Mara, where Meryl Streep and Robert Redford’s epic romance unfolded. The sweeping plains remain as breathtaking as ever at these classic filming destinations.

Remote Island Filming Sites: Exclusive Cinema Paradise

24. Isle of Skye, Scotland – Multiple Productions

Inverness Airport (INV) is your gateway to Skye, though helicopter transfers are often more practical for reaching this dramatic Scottish island. The otherworldly landscapes have appeared in everything from Prometheus to The Crown, making these some of the most versatile filming sites in the UK.

25. St. John’s, Newfoundland – The Shipping News

St. John’s Airport (YYT) serves this rugged Canadian province, where the dramatic coastlines provided backdrops for The Shipping News and other productions. The raw, windswept beauty of these filming destinations is unforgettable.

Essential Set-Jetting Resources

Digital Tools for Location Scouting

• SetJetters App: Interactive global map with exact filming coordinates
• The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations: Comprehensive database with photos and travel info

Professional Services for Cinematic Destinations

• Black Tomato: Luxury set-jetting tour specialists
• Belmond: Luxury train experiences to filming locations

Industry Resources

• Location Managers Guild International: Professional location scouting insights
• International Association of Film Commissioners: Global filming location database

Planning Your Charter to Cinematic Destinations: Insider Tips

Airport Selection Strategy for Filming Sites

Not all airports are created equal when accessing filming locations. I always recommend:

• Smaller, dedicated private aviation airports when available near popular destinations
• Airports with good ground transportation to filming sites
• Facilities that can handle your specific aircraft type
• FBOs with concierge services for local arrangements

Timing Considerations for Set-Jetting Visits

• Early morning or late afternoon arrivals often provide the best lighting for location photography
• Shoulder seasons offer fewer crowds at popular destinations
• Some filming sites require advance permission for filming/photography

Multi-Stop Efficiency for Cinematic Tours

Many filming destinations work well as multi-stop itineraries:

• European Game of Thrones tour: Iceland → Ireland → Croatia → Spain locations
• British period drama circuit: Scotland → Bath → London area sites
• Caribbean pirate adventure: Multiple island destinations in one trip

The Private Jet Advantage for Set-Jetting

Here’s why our clients consistently choose private aviation for their cinematic adventures:

Direct routing: Get to smaller airports commercial airlines don’t serve near filming sites Flexible scheduling: Adjust timing for optimal destination visits Privacy: Avoid crowds and paparazzi at popular locations Equipment transport: Bring professional cameras, costumes, or specialized gear to filming destinations Group travel: Bring family or friends for shared cinematic experiences Efficiency: Visit multiple destinations in one trip

Ready for Your Cinematic Adventure?

Set-jetting to filming sites combines two of life’s greatest pleasures: exceptional travel and beloved entertainment. When you add private aviation to the mix, you’re not just visiting locations—you’re creating your own blockbuster experience.

Whether you want to walk the walls of King’s Landing, sip champagne where The White Lotus chaos unfolded, or explore Middle-earth’s rolling hills, we can get you to these incredible destinations in style.

Ready to plan your cinematic adventure? Contact PrivateCharterX today to discuss your filming location charter. Our team specializes in entertainment industry travel and knows exactly which airports, ground transportation, and local contacts will make your journey unforgettable.

From script to screen to your personal adventure at the world’s most iconic filming destinations—let’s make it happen.