Roskilde is the business aviation alternative west of Copenhagen, and it keeps later hours than many Danish airfields. Private jet charter at Copenhagen Roskilde Airport suits light and mid-size jets, on a 1,799 metre runway with executive handling and a VIP and crew lounge.
It is open to international traffic. Customs is available 24 hours with 1 hour's notice.
Copenhagen centre is about 38 minutes by car, so Charter-A will confirm whether Roskilde or Kastrup suits your trip better. Handling is compulsory for aircraft over 3,000 kg, and the airport is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00 local.
Flying privately to Copenhagen Roskilde
The airport is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00 local. Outside those hours prior permission is needed, at least 1 hour before closing. Customs and immigration are available 24 hours with 1 hour's notice. Roskilde Executive Handling states that it operates 24 hours, and handling is compulsory for aircraft over 3,000 kg.
The executive handling office and VIP and crew lounge are in the main terminal, with direct access to the apron. The runway, 11/29, is 1,799 metres by 31, asphalt, which suits business jets. There is a dedicated helicopter area.
Copenhagen Roskilde 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)Copenhagen Roskilde Airport at a glance
| Location | Lufthavnsvej 20, Roskilde, 4000 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EKRK · IATA RKE |
| Region | Region Zealand (west of Copenhagen), Denmark |
| Nearest city | Copenhagen — About 38 min by car to central Copenhagen (routing estimate, free-flowing traffic) |
| Opening hours | Daily 07:00–22:00 local. Outside these hours by prior permission, requested at least 1 hour before closing. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 1 h notice; available 24 hours |
| Runway | 11/29 – 1,799 m × 31 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets using the 1,799 m runway |
| Handling / FBO | Roskilde Executive Handling |
| Private terminal | Executive handling office and VIP / crew lounge in the main terminal, with direct access to the apron. |
| Airport website | rke.dk |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aim.naviair.dk, businessairnews.com, router.project-osrm.org, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Copenhagen
Roskilde is a historic town with a Viking ship museum and a cathedral, and a base for reaching Zealand and Copenhagen. It is about 38 minutes by car to central Copenhagen, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic, and about 8 km by road to Roskilde town. Roskilde is also known for its music festival each summer.
Private jet flight times to Copenhagen Roskilde
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 500 nm · 930 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Manchester | 520 nm · 960 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 525 nm · 970 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Paris | 535 nm · 990 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Geneva | 605 nm · 1,120 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Nice | 740 nm · 1,370 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
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, Copenhagen Roskilde is a sector of about 500 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.
Copenhagen Roskilde: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Copenhagen Roskilde Airport?
Yes, business jets use the 1,799 metre runway. Handling is compulsory for aircraft over 3,000 kg, through Roskilde Executive Handling. Charter-A arranges it and confirms suitability at booking.
Does Roskilde Airport have customs?
Yes, available 24 hours on 1 hour's notice. Charter-A gives the notice when it plans an international flight and confirms clearance at booking. Charter-A checks the timing with you at booking.
Can I fly a helicopter into Roskilde Airport?
Yes. There is a dedicated helicopter area at the airport. Helicopter emergency flights are accepted 24 hours. Charter-A can advise on helicopter arrangements and confirms details at booking.
How far is Roskilde Airport from Copenhagen?
About 38 minutes by car to central Copenhagen, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic.
How long is the flight from London to Copenhagen Roskilde by private jet?
About 1 hr 40 min in a light jet and 1 hr 25 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 500 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Copenhagen Roskilde Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Copenhagen Roskilde 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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