Haugesund’s airport lies about 13 km south-south-west of the town, on the island of Karmøy, at Avaldsnes. For private jet charter at Haugesund Karmøy, the runway is 2,120 metres long and suits business jets with a wingspan up to 42 m.
Handling is mandatory for international flights, and slots are coordinated through Airport Coordination Norway.
Charter-A arranges the handler and slot, and confirms the detail with you at booking. Tower hours run Mon–Fri 06:20–22:00, Sat 07:00–22:00 and Sun 08:00–23:30 local, with night use by prior arrangement. Aviator and Widerøe Ground Handling meet private passengers.
Flying privately to Haugesund
Runway 13/31 is 2,120 m by 45 m asphalt, and aircraft with a wingspan above 42 m are not accepted without special approval. Tower hours are Mon–Fri 06:20–22:00, Sat 07:00–22:00 and Sun 08:00–23:30 local, and night operations need prior arrangement with the airport. Handling is mandatory for international flights through Aviator or Widerøe Ground Handling, who meet private passengers, and customs is available through that handling. Slots are coordinated through Airport Coordination Norway. Slots and handling are confirmed before you fly.
Haugesund Airport Karmøy 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)Haugesund Airport Karmøy at a glance
| Location | Helganesvegen 350, Avaldsnes, 4262 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO ENHD · IATA HAU |
| Region | Rogaland (west coast Norway), Norway |
| Nearest city | Haugesund — About 13 km south-south-west of Haugesund |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 06:20–22:00, Sat 07:00–22:00, Sun 08:00–23:30 local (control tower). Night use by prior arrangement. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – through mandatory handling |
| Runway | 13/31 – 2,120 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets; wingspan limit 42 m |
| Handling / FBO | Aviator · Widerøe Ground Handling |
| Private terminal | Private passengers are met by the handling agent: Aviator +47 40 00 24 44; Widerøe Ground Handling +47 41 70 65 77. Handling is mandatory for international flights. |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | flyhau.no |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aim-prod.avinor.no, flyhau.no). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Haugesund
Haugesund is a coastal town in Rogaland, on the west coast of Norway, and the airport is on Karmøy island. It is about 13 km south-south-west of the town. The region is known for its fjords and coastline, and the airport works for business in the area and for trips to Stavanger’s fjord country.
Private jet flight times to Haugesund
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 505 nm · 930 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Manchester | 435 nm · 810 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Edinburgh | 340 nm · 630 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Paris | 630 nm · 1,170 km | 2 hr 05 min | 1 hr 45 min |
| Geneva | 790 nm · 1,460 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Nice | 945 nm · 1,750 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 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, Haugesund 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.
Haugesund: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Haugesund Airport?
Yes. Runway 13/31 is 2,120 metres long and suits business jets with a wingspan up to 42 m.
Is handling compulsory at Haugesund?
Yes, for international flights. Private passengers are met by the handling agent, and customs is available through it. Charter-A appoints the handler as part of the booking.
What are Haugesund’s opening hours?
Mon–Fri 06:20–22:00, Sat 07:00–22:00 and Sun 08:00–23:30 local. Night use is by prior arrangement. Night use is by prior arrangement with the airport administration.
How long is the flight from London to Haugesund 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 505 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Haugesund Airport Karmøy I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Haugesund Airport Karmøy 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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