Inverness is the main city of the Highlands, and its airport at Dalcross is about 20 minutes by taxi from the city centre, nine miles away. Private jet charter at Inverness Airport suits light to large-cabin business jets, using a 1,888 metre grooved runway with an ILS and two business-aviation FBOs.
The airport is strictly PPR, and customs is by arrangement. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the handler and the notices, and confirms the timings with you, because the airfield closes at 2245. Most business jets, from light types to large-cabin, suit the airfield.
Flying privately from Inverness
The airfield is open 0615 to 2245 every day, and the terminal 0415 to 2245. Inverness is excluded from the out-of-hours scheme used by other HIAL airports, so movements are planned inside published hours. Flights are strictly PPR: two hours' notice for domestic flights and 24 hours for international, via Apron Operations.
Customs is by arrangement, with six hours' notice for EU flights. Signature Inverness, The Business Aviation Centre, and The Highland Jet Centre (Primeflight Executive) both handle business aircraft. Fuel is available from Northair and World of Fuels during their opening hours.
Inverness airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
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| Location | Inverness Airport, Dalcross, Inverness, IV2 7JB |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGPE · IATA INV |
| Region | Highlands & Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Inverness city centre — approx. 20 min by taxi (9 miles) |
| Opening hours | Airfield Monday to Sunday 06:15–22:45; terminal 04:15–22:45 (HIAL). Fuel: Northair Jet A-1 & Avgas Mon–Fri 06:00–19:00, Sat/Sun 06:00–21:00, out of hours via handling agent; World of Fuels Jet A-1 06:00–22:00 |
| Customs & immigration | By arrangement / prior notice |
| Runway | 05/23 – 1,888 m × 45 m asphalt (grooved), ILS |
| Private jets | Yes — 1,888 m grooved runway with ILS and two dedicated business-aviation FBOs; suitable for light through large-cabin jets |
| Handling / FBO | Signature Flight Support (Signature Inverness) – 01667 461122 · Primeflight Executive / The Highland Jet Centre – 01667 462121 · Skytanking – 01667 464120 · Highland Aviation – aircraft under 6,000 kg only |
| Private terminal | Signature Inverness, The Business Aviation Centre (Mon–Sat 06:30–22:00, Sun 06:30–20:45, call-out on request) and The Highland Jet Centre (Primeflight Executive) |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | hial.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (hial.co.uk, aurora.nats.co.uk, signatureaviation.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Inverness
Inverness is the capital of the Highlands, and from here Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, the Moray coast and the North Coast 500 are all within reach. The airport is about nine miles and 20 minutes by taxi from the city centre. The airport sits at Dalcross, east of the city, and its ILS and two FBOs make it a dependable arrival point for estates, distilleries and outdoor holidays.
Private jet flight times from Inverness
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 565 nm · 1,050 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Geneva | 775 nm · 1,430 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Nice | 935 nm · 1,730 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 1,110 nm · 2,060 km | 3 hr 25 min | 2 hr 55 min |
| Málaga | 1,255 nm · 2,320 km | 3 hr 50 min | 3 hr 15 min |
| London | 385 nm · 720 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 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 Inverness 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.
Inverness: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Inverness Airport?
Yes. The 1,888 metre grooved runway with ILS suits light to large-cabin jets, and two FBOs handle business aircraft. Flights are strictly PPR, which Charter-A arranges.
Does Inverness Airport have customs?
Customs is by arrangement, with six hours' notice for EU flights. International flights also need 24 hours' PPR notice. We handle these as part of your booking.
How far is Inverness Airport from Inverness city centre?
About nine miles, roughly 20 minutes by taxi from the centre of Inverness. Charter-A can arrange a car to meet you on arrival, so the transfer is organised alongside the flight.
How long is the flight from Inverness to Paris by private jet?
About 1 hr 50 min in a light jet and 1 hr 35 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 565 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Inverness Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Inverness 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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