Bern is a capital city with a small airport, and Belp is where its business jets arrive. Private jet charter at Bern Airport centres on a dedicated business aviation area for aircraft over 3.5 tonnes, with full-service handling and catering, and Customs and Border Police on site.
The runway is 1,730 metres, which suits business jets without stretching them. The airport serves Bern itself and the wider Bernese Oberland, so it works for government, banking and mountain-bound travellers alike. Charter-A arranges the aircraft and the paperwork, and tells you at quote stage whether Bern fits your plans or whether another Swiss airport would serve you better.
Flying privately to Bern
Business jets over 3.5 tonnes can take off and land daily between 08:00 and 19:00 local, all year round. That 19:00 close is the thing to plan around: evening arrivals and departures are not possible without prior arrangement. No slots are needed for business aviation. The runway, 14/32, is 1,730 metres of asphalt. The airport's page does not name its handler, and requests go through its business aviation form, which Charter-A completes on your behalf. Passengers are normally handled through the dedicated business aviation area, where customs and border police are available, and catering can be arranged.
Bern Airport (Bern-Belp) airport guide
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| Location | Flugplatzstrasse 31, Belp, 3123 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LSZB · IATA BRN |
| Region | Canton of Bern, Switzerland |
| Nearest city | Bern |
| Opening hours | Open daily 08:00–19:00 local for aircraft over 3.5 tonnes (business jets), 365 days a year. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – Customs and Border Police at the airport |
| Runway | 14/32 – 1,730 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets over 3.5 t use the business aviation facilities; runway 1,730 m |
| Private terminal | Dedicated business aviation area for aircraft over 3.5 tonnes with full-service handling and catering; handler is not named on the airport page, contact via the airport's business aviation form. |
| Airport website | bernairport.ch |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (bernairport.ch, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Bern
Bern is Switzerland's federal city, with a medieval old town curled inside a bend of the Aare river. The airport is at Belp, just south of it. Beyond the city lies the Bernese Oberland, with its lakes and the Jungfrau region beyond.
Private jet flight times to Bern
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 405 nm · 750 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Manchester | 540 nm · 1,000 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 675 nm · 1,250 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Paris | 240 nm · 440 km | 55 min | 50 min |
| Nice | 195 nm · 360 km | 50 min | 45 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, Bern is a sector of about 410 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.
Bern: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Bern Airport?
Yes. Business jets over 3.5 tonnes use the airport's dedicated business aviation area, on a 1,730-metre runway. They operate between 08:00 and 19:00 local, every day. Charter-A will confirm that your aircraft type and timings work when you book.
Does Bern Airport have customs?
Yes. Customs and Border Police are at the airport. Charter-A will check the formalities for your route and passenger list at quote stage, so you know what to expect on arrival.
Is Bern Airport open in the evening for business jets?
Not in the ordinary way. Aircraft over 3.5 tonnes operate 08:00–19:00 local, and evening movements are not possible without prior arrangement. Plan a daytime arrival or departure and Charter-A will advise on the options.
How long is the flight from London to Bern 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 405 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Bern Airport (Bern-Belp) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Bern Airport (Bern-Belp) 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.
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