Dublin has two business-aviation handlers on the airfield, and that shapes how private flights use it. Private jet charter at Dublin Airport covers every size of jet, from a light Citation to a large-cabin aircraft, because the main runway is 3,109 metres long. Charter-A can also plan onward ground transport.
The airport is open 24 hours for operations, customs and immigration, though the handlers keep shorter hours with call-outs on request. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, chooses the handler with you and confirms timings at the quote stage. Everything is subject to availability, slot rules and the airport's approvals.
Flying privately from Dublin
The airport, customs and immigration, fuelling and handling are all published as 24 hours. The Signature FBO runs 06:00 to 22:00 local with call-out on request, and Universal 07:00 to 22:00, with 24 hours on request. US Customs and Border Protection is available 07:00 to 17:00 by prior negotiation. The airport is closed on 25 December.
Private-aviation passengers are normally handled through the FBO terminals: Signature at T1X in the Terminal 1 area, Universal at Corballis Park, Toberbunny. The AIP records periodic closures of runway 10R/28L roughly every eight weeks, and minimum handling is mandatory for aircraft under two tonnes. Charter-A confirms which runway and handler suit your flight.
Dublin 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 (382 KB)Dublin Airport at a glance
| Location | Dublin Airport, Collinstown, Co. Dublin |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EIDW · IATA DUB |
| Region | Leinster (Co. Dublin), Ireland |
| Nearest city | Dublin — Universal states its FBO is 8 km from Dublin city centre |
| Opening hours | Airport 24 hours (AD operator, customs/immigration, fuelling and handling all H24). Signature FBO 06:00-22:00 local, call-out on request; Universal FBO 07:00-22:00, 24 hours on request. US CBP 07:00-17:00 by prior negotiation. AIP remarks: airport closed on 25 December, exact hours by NOTAM |
| Customs & immigration | Yes - Irish Customs/Immigration H24; US CBP 07:00-17:00 by prior negotiation |
| Runway | 10L/28R - 3,109 m x 45 m concrete (also 10R/28L 2,637 m; 16/34 2,072 m) |
| Private jets | Yes — main runway 3,109 m; two business-aviation FBOs on the airfield |
| Handling / FBO | Signature Aviation · Universal Aviation |
| Private terminal | Private-aviation passengers use the FBO terminals rather than the main passenger terminals: Signature is at T1X (Terminal 1 area); Universal is at Corballis Park, Toberbunny, with a landside office. |
| Airport website | dublinairport.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (airnav.ie, signatureaviation.com, universalaviation.aero, dublinairport.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Dublin
Dublin is Ireland's capital and its main business centre, with the port, the financial district and the Wicklow hills to the south. Universal states its FBO is 8 km from the city centre. For destinations outside the city, Charter-A can plan onward ground transfers once your itinerary is settled. Wicklow's hills and the Kildare racing country lie beyond it.
Private jet flight times from Dublin
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 425 nm · 780 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Geneva | 645 nm · 1,190 km | 2 hr 05 min | 1 hr 45 min |
| Nice | 790 nm · 1,470 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 910 nm · 1,690 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Málaga | 1,010 nm · 1,870 km | 3 hr 10 min | 2 hr 40 min |
| London | 250 nm · 470 km | 1 hr | 50 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?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Dublin that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Dublin: your questions answered
Is Dublin Airport open 24 hours for private jets?
The airport, customs and immigration are published as 24 hours. The two FBOs keep shorter hours, Signature 06:00 to 22:00 and Universal 07:00 to 22:00, with call-out or 24 hours on request. Charter-A confirms the handler's hours for your flight.
Which FBOs handle private flights at Dublin?
Signature Aviation, at T1X in the Terminal 1 area, and Universal Aviation, at Corballis Park, Toberbunny. Private passengers are normally handled through these. Charter-A chooses between them with you when we plan the flight.
How far is Dublin Airport from the city centre?
Universal states that its FBO is 8 km from Dublin city centre. Road timing depends on traffic and your destination, so Charter-A will confirm the transfer plan when we book your ground arrangements.
Is there a private aerodrome near Dublin Airport?
Weston Airport is the nearby light-aircraft field, but the AIP restricts it to private use. For charter flights into the Dublin area, Dublin Airport is the airfield Charter-A plans around.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Paris by private jet?
About 1 hr 25 min in a light jet and 1 hr 15 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 425 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Dublin Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Dublin 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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