Kärdla Airport serves Hiiumaa, Estonia's second-largest island. For private jet charter at Kärdla, the 1,520 metre asphalt runway is paved, but the aircraft type should be confirmed with the airport, so Charter-A checks each flight before it is quoted.
The airport serves charter, private, cargo and diversionary flights. Its opening hours are short and are shaped around scheduled flights to Tallinn, so arrival times need agreeing in advance. Charter-A arranges the aircraft and the timings, subject to availability and confirmation at booking. A short, split day of opening hours makes advance planning essential.
Flying privately to Kärdla
Published hours are Monday to Friday 06:30 to 11:00 and 15:00 to 18:30, Saturday 08:00 to 11:00 and Sunday 15:00 to 18:30 local. Other times are by arrangement with the airport. Runway 14/32 is 1,520 metres by 30 metres of asphalt.
Customs and immigration are available on request as a priced service. Ground handling is provided by the airport and can be reached on +372 5345 3259. Charter-A sends requests in advance and confirms aircraft type, timings and any charges before you fly.
Kärdla 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)Kärdla Airport at a glance
| Location | Hiiesaare küla, Kärdla, 92335 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EEKA · IATA KDL |
| Region | Hiiu County (Hiiumaa island), Estonia |
| Nearest city | Kärdla |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 and 15:00–18:30, Sat 08:00–11:00, Sun 15:00–18:30 local. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – customs and immigration offered as a priced service |
| Runway | 14/32 – 1,520 m × 30 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Paved 1,520 m runway; confirm aircraft type with the airport |
| Handling / FBO | Kärdla Airport ground handling (+372 5345 3259) |
| Airport website | airport.ee |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (airport.ee, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Kärdla
Hiiumaa is a quiet island in the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Estonia, known for lighthouses, forests and long beaches. Kärdla is its main town. The drive time from the airport to Kärdla is not stated in our records. Visitors come for the island's nature, summer houses and slow pace.
Private jet flight times to Kärdla
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 900 nm · 1,660 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Manchester | 900 nm · 1,660 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Edinburgh | 860 nm · 1,590 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Paris | 930 nm · 1,730 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Geneva | 975 nm · 1,800 km | 3 hr | 2 hr 35 min |
| Nice | 1,085 nm · 2,010 km | 3 hr 20 min | 2 hr 50 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, Kärdla is a sector of about 900 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.
Kärdla: your questions answered
Can private aircraft land at Kärdla Airport?
The airport serves charter and private flights on a paved 1,520 metre runway. The aircraft type must be confirmed with the airport. Charter-A checks this for each flight.
What are the opening hours at Kärdla Airport?
Short published hours, shaped around scheduled flights to Tallinn. Other times are by arrangement. Charter-A agrees your times with the airport. Hours are set around the scheduled Tallinn service, so Charter-A agrees a specific time with the airport.
Does Kärdla Airport have customs?
Customs and immigration are offered on request as a priced service. Charter-A will confirm the price with you before any customs service is ordered.
Which island is Kärdla on?
Kärdla is the main town of Hiiumaa, in Hiiu County. Charter-A can help with onward transport on the island. Charter-A can also help with onward transport on the island once the flight is confirmed.
How long is the flight from London to Kärdla by private jet?
About 2 hr 50 min in a light jet and 2 hr 25 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 900 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Kärdla Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Kärdla 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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