Kalmar and the island of Öland share one airport, about 5 km from the town. For private jet charter at Kalmar Öland, the aerodrome is listed as open for operations around the clock and has a 2,050-metre runway that takes business jets.
The control tower keeps its own hours, and outside them every flight needs prior permission. Customs is available on request and has to be arranged in advance.
Charter-A sorts the permission and the customs notice at the booking stage, then confirms the ground arrangements for your arrival, so the timings are settled before you leave.
Flying privately to Kalmar
Runway 16/34 is 2,050 m by 45 m, suitable for business jets. The aerodrome is listed as open 24 hours for operations, but tower hours vary, and outside them prior permission is needed for all traffic, with increased charges. Jet A1 and 91UL fuel are available.
Kalmar Öland 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)Kalmar Öland Airport at a glance
| Location | Kalmar Öland Airport, Kalmar, 392 41 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO ESMQ · IATA KLR |
| Region | Kalmar County (Öland and the south-east coast), Sweden |
| Nearest city | Kalmar / Öland — About 11 min by car to Kalmar (routing estimate, free-flowing traffic) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours for operations; tower hours vary. Outside tower hours by prior permission. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – arrange in advance |
| Runway | 16/34 – 2,050 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets (runway 2,050 m) |
| Airport website | kalmarolandairport.se |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aro.lfv.se, router.project-osrm.org, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Kalmar / Öland
Kalmar is a historic town on the Baltic coast of south-east Sweden, known for its castle, and the long island of Öland lies just offshore across a bridge. The drive from the airport to Kalmar is about 11 minutes in free-flowing traffic. Visitors come for the town, the island’s coast and countryside, and the surrounding Kalmar County.
Private jet flight times to Kalmar
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 655 nm · 1,210 km | 2 hr 05 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Manchester | 665 nm · 1,240 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Edinburgh | 655 nm · 1,210 km | 2 hr 05 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Paris | 680 nm · 1,260 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Geneva | 730 nm · 1,360 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
| Nice | 855 nm · 1,580 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 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, Kalmar is a sector of about 650 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.
Kalmar: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Kalmar Öland Airport?
Yes. Runway 16/34 is 2,050 metres long, which suits business jets. Prior permission is needed outside tower hours, and customs must be arranged in advance.
How far is Kalmar Öland Airport from Kalmar?
About 11 minutes by car to Kalmar in free-flowing traffic, according to a routing estimate. The airport is roughly 5 km west-north-west of the town.
Is fuel available at Kalmar Öland?
Yes. Jet A1 and 91UL fuel are available. Charter-A’s crew arrange refuelling as part of the flight, so you do not need to organise it yourself.
How long is the flight from London to Kalmar by private jet?
About 2 hr 05 min in a light jet and 1 hr 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 655 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Kalmar Öland Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Kalmar Öland 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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