Brussels Airport is open around the clock, but not every hour is available to a private jet. Private jet charter at Brussels Airport runs through the business aviation terminals on site, with customs and immigration on the premises and three handling agents to choose from.
The main runway is 3,638 metres, so any aircraft type can be planned. The constraints are slots and night noise rules, not length.
Charter-A arranges the slot and handling and will confirm both at booking. Brussels centre is about 22 minutes away by car, and handling by one of the listed business aviation agents is compulsory.
Flying privately to Brussels
The airport is open 24 hours with customs and immigration on site. Private flights under instrument rules need an airport slot, which only a handling agent can request, and handling is compulsory. No slots are issued in the early hours of Saturday, Sunday and Monday, roughly 00:00 to 06:00 local. Jets over 34 tonnes or with more than 19 seats face night noise limits from 23:00 to 06:00.
Three handling agents are listed: ExecuJet Brussels, Luxaviation Belgium in Building 28 and AviaVIP Brussels at Ringweg 36C. Charter-A will confirm requirements at booking, subject to availability.
Brussels airport guide
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| Location | Brussels Airport, Building 28 (ExecuJet / Luxaviation) and Ringweg 36C (AviaVIP), Zaventem, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EBBR · IATA BRU |
| Region | Flemish Brabant (Brussels), Belgium |
| Nearest city | Brussels — About 22 min to Brussels centre (routing estimate, free-flowing traffic) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Private flights need an airport slot; none are issued in the early hours of Sat, Sun and Mon (about 00:00–06:00 local). |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site, 24 hours |
| Runway | 07L/25R – 3,638 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — all aircraft types; ExecuJet handles up to B747 size |
| Handling / FBO | ExecuJet Brussels · Luxaviation Belgium · AviaVIP Brussels |
| Private terminal | Business aviation terminals on the airport: ExecuJet (750 m² executive terminal) and Luxaviation in Building 28; AviaVIP at Ringweg 36C with its own passenger and crew lounges. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | brusselsairport.be |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ops.skeyes.be, execujet.com, aviavip.com, luxaviation.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Brussels
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the seat of the European Union and NATO, so most passengers fly in for institutions, embassies and business. It is about 22 minutes by car to Brussels centre, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic. Leuven and the Flemish towns are in easy reach.
Private jet flight times to Brussels
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 175 nm · 330 km | 45 min | 40 min |
| Manchester | 290 nm · 540 km | 1 hr 05 min | 55 min |
| Edinburgh | 415 nm · 760 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 140 nm · 260 km | 40 min | 35 min |
| Geneva | 285 nm · 530 km | 1 hr 05 min | 55 min |
| Nice | 450 nm · 830 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 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, Brussels is a sector of about 180 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.
Brussels: your questions answered
Does Brussels Airport have a private jet terminal?
There are business aviation terminals on the airport: ExecuJet's executive terminal and Luxaviation in Building 28, and AviaVIP at Ringweg 36C with its own lounges. Passengers are normally handled through one of them. Charter-A confirms which at booking.
Does a private jet need a slot at Brussels Airport?
Yes. Private flights under instrument rules need an airport slot, which only a handling agent can request. Handling is compulsory. Charter-A requests the slot and confirms whether your timing works.
Can I fly into Brussels Airport at night?
The airport is open 24 hours, but no slots are issued in the small hours of Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and heavier jets face night noise limits between 23:00 and 06:00 local. Tell us your time and we will check.
How far is Brussels Airport from central Brussels?
About 22 minutes by car to Brussels centre, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic. Charter-A can quote ground transport with the flight if you would like a car arranged.
How long is the flight from London to Brussels by private jet?
About 45 min in a light jet and 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 175 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Brussels Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Brussels 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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