Annecy's airport looks out at the Alps, and it asks something of the pilots who use it. Private jet charter at Annecy is possible for jets, but the 1,630-metre runway sits in a mountain environment with crew-training requirements, and winter weekends are slot-controlled.
That is not a reason to avoid it. It is a reason to plan it properly. Charter-A checks the aircraft, the crew qualifications and the dates for you, then confirms whether Annecy or another Alpine field gives you the better result.
The lake, the old town and the ski valleys behind it explain why people want the option.
Flying privately to Annecy
In winter the airport runs daily from 08:00 to 19:00 local, and summer hours are confirmed on booking. Runway 04/22 is 1,630 metres by 30 metres. Crews need specific training for commercial flights, and for private aeroplanes with a reference field length above 1,200 metres. Night flying and poor-weather operations also need specific training.
From mid-December to mid-April, landing on Saturdays, Sundays and some Fridays, plus 1 and 2 January, needs authorisation through the operator. Annecy cannot be used as an alternate airport. Customs is on request with 24 hours' notice, and the FBO handles visiting aircraft.
Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc airport guide
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| Location | 8 route de Côte Merle, Epagny Metz-Tessy, 74370 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFLP · IATA NCY |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Haute-Savoie), France |
| Nearest city | Annecy |
| Opening hours | Winter: daily 08:00–19:00 local. Summer hours confirmed on booking. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 24 hours' notice |
| Runway | 04/22 – 1,630 m × 30 m paved (airport website quotes 1,598 m × 30 m) |
| Private jets | Yes , with limits – 1,630 m × 30 m runway in a mountain environment; mandatory crew training for commercial flights and for private aeroplanes with a reference field length above 1,200 m; self-service Jet A1 limited to wingspans up to 16 m |
| Handling / FBO | Annecy Airport FBO (fbo@annecy-airport.com) |
| Private terminal | Airport FBO and business aviation reception; Annecy Jet Center hangar space available |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | annecy-airport.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (annecy-airport.com, sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Annecy
Annecy is a canal-threaded lakeside town in Haute-Savoie, surrounded by mountains and popular in every season. The Alpine ski valleys lie behind it, and Geneva and the Mont-Blanc area are part of the wider region. Visitors come for the lake, the old town and winter sport. Transfers from the airport can be arranged by Charter-A.
Private jet flight times to Annecy
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 415 nm · 770 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Manchester | 550 nm · 1,020 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Edinburgh | 700 nm · 1,290 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Paris | 235 nm · 440 km | 55 min | 50 min |
| Nice | 145 nm · 270 km | 40 min | 35 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, Annecy is a sector of about 420 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.
Annecy: your questions answered
Is Annecy difficult for a private jet?
Yes, with limits. The runway is 1,630 metres by 30 metres in a mountain setting, and crews need specific training. Charter-A confirms your aircraft and crew are suitable before we quote.
Are there winter restrictions at Annecy?
Yes. From mid-December to mid-April, landing on Saturdays, Sundays and some Fridays, plus 1 and 2 January, needs authorisation via the operator. We handle the request, subject to availability.
Does Annecy have a private terminal?
Annecy has an airport FBO and business aviation reception, and Annecy Jet Center hangar space is available. Charter-A will confirm the arrival arrangements for your flight at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Annecy by private jet?
About 1 hr 25 min in a light jet and 1 hr 15 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 415 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Annecy Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc 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.
Planning a private flight
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