Hévíz-Balaton Airport is at Sármellék, serving Lake Balaton and the thermal spa town of Hévíz in western Hungary. For private jet charter at Hévíz-Balaton, the 2,500 metre concrete runway suits business jets, and customs is available on site.
The airport has a general aviation desk for private flights. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, coordinates with the desk and confirms the details for your date at booking, subject to availability. Out-of-hours movements are possible by prior request. The airport's general aviation desk handles private flights directly. Charter-A will contact them for you. Summer weekends can be busy around the lake, so early booking is sensible.
Flying privately to Hévíz Balaton
Office hours are 09:00 to 16:00 local. Outside those hours, operations are on prior request for an extra fee. Customs is on site during airport hours and on prior request outside them. Runway 16/34 is 2,500 metres by 60 metres of concrete. Security is staffed around the clock.
The general aviation desk can be reached on +36 83 200 304 or at ops@hevizairport.com. The airport is about 3 km from Sármellék village. Charter-A requests out-of-hours movements in advance and confirms the fee and arrangements before you fly.
Hévíz-Balaton Airport (Sármellék) airport guide
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| Location | Sármellék (near Hévíz and Lake Balaton), 8391 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LHSM · IATA SOB |
| Region | Zala County (Lake Balaton, western Hungary), Hungary |
| Nearest city | Hévíz / Lake Balaton — Distance: about 3 km from Sármellék village |
| Opening hours | Office hours 09:00–16:00 local. Outside these hours on request, for an extra fee. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site during airport hours; outside them on prior request |
| Runway | 16/34 – 2,500 m × 60 m concrete |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,500 m paved runway |
| Handling / FBO | Hévíz-Balaton Airport general aviation desk (ops@hevizairport.com) |
| Airport website | hevizairport.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais-en.hungarocontrol.hu, hevizairport.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Hévíz / Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton is Central Europe's largest lake, a summer holiday region of beaches, vineyards and sailing. Hévíz has a famous thermal lake and is a long-established spa town. The airport is about 3 km from Sármellék village. Visitors come for the lake in summer and for spa stays through the year.
Private jet flight times to Hévíz Balaton
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 735 nm · 1,360 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
| Manchester | 845 nm · 1,570 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Edinburgh | 945 nm · 1,750 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Paris | 610 nm · 1,130 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Geneva | 455 nm · 850 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Nice | 460 nm · 850 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 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, Hévíz Balaton is a sector of about 740 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.
Hévíz Balaton: your questions answered
Which airport serves Lake Balaton and Hévíz?
Hévíz-Balaton Airport at Sármellék serves Lake Balaton and Hévíz. Charter-A can arrange the flight and the road leg to your destination. Charter-A can arrange the transfer for you.
What are the opening hours at Hévíz-Balaton Airport?
Office hours are 09:00 to 16:00 local. Outside those hours it is on prior request for an extra fee. Charter-A arranges the request. Charter-A will pass it on.
Does Hévíz-Balaton Airport have customs?
Yes, on site during airport hours and on prior request outside them. The airport is about 3 km from the village of Sármellék, and Charter-A can arrange transport to Hévíz or the lake shore.
Can private jets land at Hévíz-Balaton?
Yes. Charter-A confirms the arrangements for your date. A general aviation desk handles private flights, and Charter-A contacts them on your behalf.
How long is the flight from London to Hévíz Balaton by private jet?
About 2 hr 20 min in a light jet and 2 hr in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 735 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Hévíz-Balaton Airport (Sármellék) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Hévíz-Balaton Airport (Sármellék) 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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