Edinburgh Airport is on the western side of the city, and its business aviation side runs all day and all night. Private jet charter at Edinburgh Airport uses the Business Aviation Centre operated by Signature Flight Support, with a 2,558 metre runway and customs on site, all listed as H24.
Parking is limited, so every flight is PPR through the handling agent. Charter-A arranges the handler, the PPR and the paperwork with your booking, and confirms the details with you before you travel, subject to availability. A handler is mandatory, and we choose it for you.
Flying privately from Edinburgh
Administration, air traffic, customs and immigration, handling, security and de-icing are all listed as H24, as is the Business Aviation Centre. Fuelling runs 0530 to 2300 local, and outside those hours by prior arrangement with the handling agent.
A handling agent is mandatory for every flight, including general aviation and helicopters, and all aircraft are PPR with their handler because parking is limited. The general aviation apron has nose-out parking. General aviation flights are exempt from the airline slot requirement. International passengers are taken to Border Force by the handling agent, and night noise limitations apply.
Edinburgh airport guide
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| Location | Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, Lothian EH12 9DN, EH12 9DN |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGPH · IATA EDI |
| Region | Central Scotland (Edinburgh & Lothians), Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Edinburgh |
| Opening hours | H24 – AD administration, ATS, customs & immigration, handling, security and de-icing all H24; Terminal Building H24; Business Aviation Centre H24; fuelling 0530–2300 local, outside by prior arrangement with handling agent (UK AIP AD 2.3) |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site |
| Runway | 06/24 – 2,558 m × 45 m, asphalt (grooved), PCN 68 |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,558 m runway, H24 operation, dedicated Business Aviation Centre |
| Handling / FBO | Signature Flight Support (GA/business aviation handling) |
| Private terminal | Business Aviation Centre (H24 per AIP) operated by Signature Flight Support; GA apron with nose-out parking |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | edinburghairport.com |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital, with its castle, the Old Town, the financial district and the festivals each summer. The airport is on the western side of the city. Fife, the Borders and East Lothian's golf courses are all within reach from here. The airport is also useful for golf at St Andrews and for the Highlands beyond, though you would want to plan the onward leg with us, whether by road or air, before you book.
Private jet flight times from Edinburgh
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 470 nm · 870 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Geneva | 685 nm · 1,260 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Nice | 840 nm · 1,560 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 1,015 nm · 1,880 km | 3 hr 10 min | 2 hr 40 min |
| Málaga | 1,160 nm · 2,140 km | 3 hr 35 min | 3 hr |
| London | 290 nm · 540 km | 1 hr 05 min | 55 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 Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Edinburgh Airport?
Yes, through the Business Aviation Centre operated by Signature Flight Support. The airport is PPR for all aircraft because parking is limited, and a handling agent is mandatory. Charter-A arranges both.
Is Edinburgh Airport open at night for private flights?
The airport and Business Aviation Centre are listed as H24, with customs and handling also H24. Night noise limitations apply, and fuel outside 0530 to 2300 is by prior arrangement. We confirm this for your flight.
Do private flights need slots at Edinburgh?
General aviation flights are exempt from the airline slot requirement. They do need PPR with the handling agent, since parking is limited. Charter-A arranges the PPR with your booking.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Paris by private jet?
About 1 hr 35 min in a light jet and 1 hr 20 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 470 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Edinburgh Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Edinburgh 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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