Brașov-Ghimbav is Romania's newest airport, opened in June 2023, and its hours are fixed and clear. For private jet charter at Brașov Airport, it is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00 local, all year, and customs and handling are available during those hours only.
The runway is 2,820 metres, suitable for business jets. Air traffic control is provided remotely. Charter-A plans your arrival and departure inside the opening hours, arranges handling and confirms the plan at booking, subject to availability. Charter-A books the road transfer and keeps the airport's fixed hours in view when choosing flight times.
Flying privately to Brașov
The airport is open daily, 07:00 to 23:00 local, in both winter and summer. Customs and handling are available during those hours only, so late or early flights need planning. Air traffic control is provided remotely.
Runway 03/21 is 2,820 metres by 45 metres of concrete. Charter-A plans your times inside those hours.
Brașov-Ghimbav airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Brașov-Ghimbav Airport at a glance
| Location | Str. Herman Oberth nr. 35, Ghimbav |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LRBV · IATA GHV |
| Region | Brașov County (Transylvania), Romania |
| Nearest city | Brașov — About 14 min by car to Brașov city centre (8.5 km) |
| Opening hours | Daily 07:00–23:00 local, all year. Customs and handling are available during these hours only. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site during airport opening hours |
| Runway | 03/21 – 2,820 m × 45 m concrete |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,820 m runway |
| Airport website | brasovairport.ro |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aisro.ro, en.wikipedia.org, rome2rio.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Brașov
Brașov is a medieval Transylvanian city below the Carpathians, close to Bran Castle and the Poiana Brașov ski resort. The airport is about 8.5 km north-west of the city, roughly 14 minutes by car. It is a useful arrival point for Transylvania's castles, hills and winter sports. The Carpathian foothills around the city are popular for walking in summer.
Private jet flight times to Brașov
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,070 nm · 1,980 km | 3 hr 20 min | 2 hr 50 min |
| Manchester | 1,165 nm · 2,160 km | 3 hr 35 min | 3 hr |
| Edinburgh | 1,245 nm · 2,300 km | 3 hr 50 min | 3 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 955 nm · 1,770 km | 3 hr | 2 hr 30 min |
| Geneva | 810 nm · 1,500 km | 2 hr 35 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Nice | 790 nm · 1,460 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 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, Brașov is a sector of about 1,070 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Brașov: your questions answered
Can private jets land at Brașov Airport?
Yes. The runway is 2,820 metres and suits business jets. Charter-A arranges handling and confirms the plan at booking.
What are Brașov Airport's opening hours?
Daily, 07:00 to 23:00 local, all year. Customs and handling are available during these hours only, so Charter-A plans your times inside them.
How far is Brașov Airport from Brașov?
About 8.5 km, or roughly 14 minutes by car to the city centre. Charter-A can arrange transport to the city or the ski resort.
Does Brașov Airport have customs?
Yes, on site during airport opening hours. Charter-A arranges clearance within those hours as part of the quote.
How long is the flight from London to Brașov by private jet?
About 3 hr 20 min in a light jet and 2 hr 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,070 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Brașov-Ghimbav Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Brașov-Ghimbav 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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