Bremen Airport is one of the closer airports to a German city centre, and private flyers use it without any slot request. Private jet charter at Bremen Airport works for light, mid-size and larger business jets, with a 2,040-metre runway and general aviation parking on Apron 2.
There is no separate private terminal here. Private passengers go through Central Security Control in Terminal 1, first floor, and are then taken from the general aviation meeting point to the aircraft by a marshaller.
Charter-A will explain the procedure for your group before you travel.
Flying privately to Bremen
General aviation hours are daily 06:00–22:00 local, with visual, instrument and night flight possible, although the airport operates under a night flight restriction. Handling is by Aviation Handling Service Bremen, and no slots are needed.
All passengers and baggage are security-screened in Terminal 1, even on private flights, so allow time for that. Runway 09/27 is 2,040 metres by 45, asphalt. General aviation aircraft park on Apron 2, and Charter-A confirms the exact arrangements with the handling agent before you fly.
Bremen 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)Bremen Airport at a glance
| Location | Flughafenallee, Bremen, 28199 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EDDW · IATA BRE |
| Region | Bremen, Germany |
| Nearest city | Bremen — About 9 min by car to Bremen Marktplatz (5.8 km, map-routing estimate without traffic) |
| Opening hours | Daily 06:00–22:00 local for general aviation. |
| Runway | 09/27 – 2,040 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,040 m runway; general aviation parks on Apron 2 |
| Handling / FBO | Aviation Handling Service Bremen |
| Private terminal | No separate terminal: private passengers go through Central Security Control (Terminal 1, first floor) and are taken from the GA meeting point to the aircraft by a marshaller. |
| Airport website | bremen-airport.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (bremen-airport.com, router.project-osrm.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Bremen
Bremen is a Hanseatic city on the Weser, known for its market square, the Town Musicians statue and the Schnoor quarter. It is about nine minutes by car to Bremen Marktplatz, 5.8 km, as a map-routing estimate without traffic. It is a very short transfer by any measure, and Charter-A can arrange a car on request.
Private jet flight times to Bremen
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 340 nm · 630 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Manchester | 400 nm · 740 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Edinburgh | 460 nm · 850 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Paris | 345 nm · 640 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Geneva | 420 nm · 780 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Nice | 565 nm · 1,050 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 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, Bremen is a sector of about 340 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.
Bremen: your questions answered
Is there a private terminal at Bremen Airport?
No separate terminal. Private passengers go through Central Security Control in Terminal 1, first floor, and a marshaller takes them from the general aviation meeting point to the aircraft.
Do I need a slot for a private flight into Bremen?
No slots are needed for general aviation here. Hours are daily 06:00–22:00 local, and the airport operates under a night flight restriction, which Charter-A allows for when planning times.
How far is Bremen Airport from the city centre?
About nine minutes by car to Bremen Marktplatz, 5.8 km, as a map-routing estimate without traffic. Charter-A can arrange ground transport for your arrival. Charter-A can also book the car for the same day.
How long is the flight from London to Bremen by private jet?
About 1 hr 15 min in a light jet and 1 hr 05 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 340 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Bremen Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Bremen 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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