Cascais is the airfield for the Lisbon coast, and it suits lighter aircraft. Private jet charter at Cascais Airport is a good match for light and mid-size jets: the runway is 1,400 metres. Charter-A will compare Cascais and Lisbon for your plan, and explain why one suits better.
The airport closes overnight, and every visiting aircraft must use a handler. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the permission and the handling, and will tell you at quote stage whether Cascais or Lisbon suits your plans better. Everything is subject to availability.
Flying privately to Cascais
Hours are daily 08:00 to sunset local, with 07:00 to 07:59 and sunset to 23:59 by prior arrangement. The airport is closed 00:00 to 06:59. Customs needs 24 hours' notice, and the handler says immigration is weekdays only.
Prior permission is mandatory and handling is compulsory. One airport building serves all traffic, and the handlers work from offices and lounges there: Sky Valet has executive lounges, and Universal Aviation has an FBO near the airport entrance. The runway is 17/35, 1,400 by 30 metres, asphalt. Parking is tight and aircraft may be towed between aprons, and runway 35 take-offs are flown visually because of terrain.
Cascais Airport (Tires) 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 (384 KB)Cascais Airport (Tires) at a glance
| Location | Aeródromo Municipal de Cascais, São Domingos de Rana, 2785-632 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LPCS · IATA CAT |
| Region | Lisbon coast (Cascais, Estoril), Portugal |
| Nearest city | Cascais / Estoril / Lisbon — About 15 km from Cascais town, 20 km from Lisbon (airport website) |
| Opening hours | Daily 08:00 to sunset local. 07:00–07:59 and sunset to 23:59 by prior arrangement. Closed 00:00–06:59. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 24 h notice (immigration weekdays only per handler) |
| Runway | 17/35 – 1,400 m × 30 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — light to mid-size jets; handler quotes aircraft up to 40 tonnes, runway only 1,400 m |
| Handling / FBO | Sky Valet Cascais (ExecuJet) · Universal Aviation · Omni Handling · Wexjet Aviation · Safeport · Sevenair · Gestavia Airport Logistics |
| Private terminal | One airport building serves all traffic. Handlers work from offices and lounges there: Sky Valet (Gabinete 1) offers executive lounges and Universal Aviation has an FBO near the airport entrance. Using a handler is mandatory for visiting aircraft. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | cascaisairport.pt |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais.nav.pt, cascaisairport.pt, skyvalet.com, universalaviation.aero). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Cascais / Estoril / Lisbon
Cascais and Estoril make up the Lisbon coast, with beaches, marinas and the road into the city. The airport website gives about 15 km from Cascais town and 20 km from Lisbon. Charter-A confirms road transfers to your destination once the flight is planned. Charter-A can advise on onward road transfers along the coast and into the city.
Private jet flight times to Cascais
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 860 nm · 1,590 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Manchester | 925 nm · 1,710 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,060 nm · 1,970 km | 3 hr 15 min | 2 hr 45 min |
| Paris | 795 nm · 1,480 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Geneva | 820 nm · 1,510 km | 2 hr 35 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Nice | 805 nm · 1,490 km | 2 hr 35 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, Cascais is a sector of about 860 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. The runway here is 1,400 metres, so the aircraft type is checked against its performance before it is offered.
Cascais: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Cascais Airport?
Yes, light to mid-size jets. The runway is 1,400 metres, and a handler quotes aircraft up to 40 tonnes. Larger long-range jets use Lisbon instead. Charter-A checks your aircraft first.
Is Cascais Airport open at night?
Not overnight. It is closed 00:00 to 06:59, and 07:00 to 07:59 and sunset to 23:59 need prior arrangement.
Do I need a handler at Cascais?
Yes. Using a handler is mandatory for visiting aircraft, and prior permission is required. Sky Valet and Universal Aviation are among those listed. Charter-A books the handler for you.
How far is Cascais Airport from Lisbon?
The airport website gives about 15 km from Cascais town and 20 km from Lisbon. Charter-A confirms transfer timing to your hotel or office at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Cascais by private jet?
About 2 hr 40 min in a light jet and 2 hr 20 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 860 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Cascais Airport (Tires) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Cascais Airport (Tires) 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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