Bodrum's only civil airport is Milas-Bodrum, about 36 km from the town, and private jet charter at Bodrum Airport is open 24 hours with no curfew. The runway is 3,000 metres and Jet A-1 is available round the clock.
Every arrival and departure needs a confirmed slot, and in June to August the slots should be booked early. Parking is tight between April and October.
Charter-A arranges the slots and the parking plan, and confirms the detail at the quote stage. Charter-A confirms the slot, the fuel and the parking plan for your dates.
Flying privately to Bodrum
The airport is open 24 hours with no curfew, and customs and immigration are 24 hours. Runway 10L/28R is 3,000 metres by 45 metres of concrete. Every arrival and departure needs a confirmed slot, and slots should be booked early from June to August. Parking is tight from April to October, long stays need about a week's notice, and fuel is supplied only on the day of departure. A dedicated General Aviation Terminal run by TAV, with lounges, fast customs and immigration and VIP service, is available, and handling agents meet passengers at the aircraft and escort them there.
Milas-Bodrum airport guide
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Download the PDF (384 KB)Milas-Bodrum Airport at a glance
| Location | Milas-Bodrum Airport, Milas, Muğla, 48200 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LTFE · IATA BJV |
| Region | Muğla Province (Bodrum), Turkey |
| Nearest city | Bodrum — Bodrum 35 min; Yalıkavak 51 min; Gümüşlük 56 min (by car, no traffic) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours, no curfew. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – 24 hours, cleared at the general aviation terminal |
| Runway | 10L/28R – 3,000 m × 45 m concrete |
| Private jets | Yes — 3,000 m runway; Jet A-1 available 24 hours |
| Handling / FBO | Universal Aviation Türkiye · Gözen Air |
| Private terminal | Dedicated General Aviation Terminal run by the airport operator (TAV) with lounges, fast customs and immigration and VIP service. Handling agents meet passengers at the aircraft and escort them there. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | milasbodrumairport.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (dhmi.gov.tr, universalaviation.aero, gozenair.com, router.project-osrm.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Bodrum
Bodrum is a harbour town on the Aegean with a crusader castle, a busy marina and the peninsula of small resort villages around it. By car from the airport it is 35 minutes to Bodrum, 51 minutes to Yalıkavak and 56 minutes to Gümüşlük, with no traffic.
Private jet flight times to Bodrum
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,455 nm · 2,690 km | 4 hr 25 min | 3 hr 45 min |
| Manchester | 1,570 nm · 2,910 km | 4 hr 45 min | 4 hr |
| Edinburgh | 1,680 nm · 3,110 km | 5 hr 05 min | 4 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 1,300 nm · 2,410 km | 4 hr | 3 hr 20 min |
| Geneva | 1,100 nm · 2,040 km | 3 hr 25 min | 2 hr 50 min |
| Nice | 1,005 nm · 1,860 km | 3 hr 10 min | 2 hr 40 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, Bodrum is a sector of about 1,450 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Bodrum: your questions answered
Do private jets need a slot at Bodrum?
Yes. Every arrival and departure needs a confirmed slot, and slots should be booked early from June to August. Charter-A arranges them. Charter-A manages the request.
How far is Milas-Bodrum from Yalıkavak?
51 minutes by car with no traffic. Bodrum town is 35 minutes and Gümüşlük 56 minutes. Charter-A can arrange the road transfer to your villa or harbour.
Can a private jet park at Bodrum?
Parking is tight from April to October, and long stays need about a week's notice. Charter-A confirms parking at the quote stage. We confirm this at booking.
Is fuel available at Bodrum?
Jet A-1 is available 24 hours, but fuel is supplied only on the day of departure. Charter-A plans this into your schedule. Charter-A plans this into your schedule at the quote stage.
How long is the flight from London to Bodrum by private jet?
About 4 hr 25 min in a light jet and 3 hr 45 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,455 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Milas-Bodrum Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Milas-Bodrum 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.
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