Calais-Dunkerque is the French airport closest to England, and it is run by Edeis as a business airfield. Private jet charter at Calais-Dunkerque suits light jets and some mid-size jets on a 1,535-metre runway, with FBO services and a pilots' area on site.
The airport lies at Marck, just outside Calais, on the Hauts-de-France coast.
Staffed hours are short, so Charter-A plans the timing with you and arranges the required handling and radio notices. It is a practical choice for the Côte d'Opale, for crossing the Channel and for businesses along the coast, and Charter-A plans the handling and radio requirements for you.
Flying privately to Calais
The air traffic service runs from 09:30 to 18:00 in summer and 09:30 to 17:30 in winter, local. Outside these hours, flights need 48 hours' notice. Customs for international flights is on site, from 10:00 to 18:00 in summer and 09:00 to 16:00 in winter.
Runway 06/24 is 1,535 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 40. Edeis Aéroport de Calais provides the FBO services and pilots' area. Handling is mandatory for aircraft over 3,000 kilograms, and radio is required. Charter-A confirms both at booking.
Calais – Dunkerque 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)Calais – Dunkerque Airport at a glance
| Location | 230 avenue Henri Sainsard, Marck (Calais), 62730 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFAC |
| Region | Hauts-de-France, France |
| Nearest city | Calais |
| Opening hours | Air traffic service summer 09:30–18:00, winter 09:30–17:30 local. Outside these hours by prior arrangement (48 hours' notice). |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – international flights (summer 10:00–18:00, winter 09:00–16:00 local) |
| Runway | 06/24 – 1,535 m × 45 m |
| Private jets | Yes — 1,535 m paved runway (strength 40 F/B/W/T); light and some mid-size jets |
| Handling / FBO | Edeis Aéroport de Calais (FBO services) |
| Private terminal | FBO services and a pilots' area run by the airport operator. |
| Airport website | calais.aeroport.fr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr, calais.aeroport.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Calais
Calais is the ferry port of the Channel, with the tunnel and the port of Dunkirk on either side, and the dunes and cliffs of the Côte d'Opale stretching along the coast. Lille and Flanders are inland. Visitors arrive for cross-Channel travel, for the beaches and for business on the coast.
Private jet flight times to Calais
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 210 nm · 390 km | 50 min | 45 min |
| Edinburgh | 355 nm · 660 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Paris | 120 nm · 230 km | 35 min | 30 min |
| Geneva | 330 nm · 610 km | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
| Nice | 490 nm · 900 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 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, Calais is a sector of about 80 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.
Calais: your questions answered
Which jets suit Calais-Dunkerque?
Light jets and some mid-size jets can, on a 1,535-metre runway rated PCN 40. Charter-A confirms which aircraft suits your trip before we quote. We confirm this at the quote stage.
Is customs available at Calais-Dunkerque?
Yes, for international flights, from 10:00 to 18:00 in summer and 09:00 to 16:00 in winter, local. We plan your arrival inside those hours. We confirm the hours for your date.
Who provides FBO services at Calais?
Edeis Aéroport de Calais runs the FBO services and a pilots' area. Handling is mandatory over 3,000 kilograms. Charter-A arranges it with them. We confirm the details at booking.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Calais by private jet?
About 50 min in a light jet and 45 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 210 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Calais – Dunkerque Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Calais – Dunkerque 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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