Dinard is a seaside resort with an airport that has long been a favourite for crossing the Channel. Private jet charter at Dinard Bretagne offers a 2,200-metre runway with an ILS, and private-aviation services for business and leisure flights.
The airport is open daily from 08:30 to 19:30, and the air traffic service runs until 20:00.
Charter-A arranges the MyHandling request and the customs notice, so a Saint-Malo or Mont-Saint-Michel trip starts on the right footing. Dinard is popular with visitors from Britain as well as France, so the airport has long handled cross-Channel traffic. Charter-A plans the notice periods.
Flying privately to Dinard
The airport is open daily 08:30 to 19:30 local, with the air traffic service running 08:30 to 20:00. Prior permission is required.
Runway 17/35 is 2,200 metres by 45 metres, strength PCN 52, and it has an ILS. Low-visibility procedures apply when the runway visibility is 550 metres or below. Handling is requested through the MyHandling portal, and assistance is compulsory from 1 May to 20 October with 48 hours' notice. Customs for flights from outside Schengen runs 08:00 to 20:00 local, with 24 hours' notice Monday to Friday and 48 hours at weekends and holidays.
Dinard – Bretagne 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)Dinard – Bretagne Airport at a glance
| Location | Aéroport de Dinard Bretagne, Pleurtuit, 35730 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFRD · IATA DNR |
| Region | Brittany, France |
| Nearest city | Dinard / Saint-Malo |
| Opening hours | Open daily 08:30–19:30 local (airport website). Air traffic service runs 08:30–20:00 local. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – extra-Schengen flights 08:00–20:00 local, 24 hours' notice Mon–Fri, 48 hours Sat, Sun and holidays |
| Runway | 17/35 – 2,200 m × 45 m |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,200 m runway (strength 52 F/B/W/T); ILS-equipped |
| Handling / FBO | Airport operator handling via MyHandling portal |
| Private terminal | Private-aviation services for business and leisure flights; handling requests via the online portal. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | dinard.aeroport.fr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (dinard.aeroport.fr, sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Dinard / Saint-Malo
Dinard is a Belle Époque resort facing the walled corsair port of Saint-Malo across the Rance estuary. The Emerald Coast, Cancale's oyster beds and Mont-Saint-Michel's bay are all close, and the area has long attracted British visitors. Travellers come for the coast, for second homes and for events. Charter-A can arrange transfers.
Private jet flight times to Dinard
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 190 nm · 350 km | 50 min | 40 min |
| Manchester | 285 nm · 530 km | 1 hr 05 min | 55 min |
| Edinburgh | 445 nm · 820 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Paris | 180 nm · 330 km | 45 min | 40 min |
| Geneva | 360 nm · 670 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Nice | 485 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, Dinard is a sector of about 190 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.
Dinard: your questions answered
What runway does Dinard have?
Yes. The runway is 2,200 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 52, with an ILS. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the handling and the permissions. We confirm it at booking.
Which airport is nearest to Saint-Malo?
Dinard is the airport for the Saint-Malo area, and its nearest city entry is Dinard and Saint-Malo. Charter-A can arrange ground transfers on request. We confirm it at booking.
Can I clear customs at Dinard?
On request for flights from outside Schengen, 08:00 to 20:00 local, with 24 hours' notice on weekdays and 48 hours at weekends and holidays. We add it to your plan.
How long is the flight from London to Dinard by private jet?
About 50 min in a light jet and 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 190 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Dinard – Bretagne Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Dinard – Bretagne 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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