La Palma is a smaller Canary island with a rule that affects every private flight: clearance must be requested 24 hours ahead from the airport operations office. That is the starting point for private jet charter at La Palma.
The runway is 2,110 metres long, so business jets can use it, and customs is on site. The airport lies near Santa Cruz de La Palma and works on daytime-to-late-evening hours rather than around the clock.
Charter-A makes the request and confirms the outcome at booking. Because the deadline is firm, Charter-A sets it against your departure date at the outset.
Flying privately to La Palma
Instrument flights run 07:00–23:00 in winter and 08:00–00:00 in summer, local time; visual flights run an hour earlier. An extension needs one hour's prior permission. Customs operates during airport hours.
Runway 18/36 is 2,110 m by 45 m. Two ramp agents are listed: South and Aviapartner. Private flights, other than state, medical and search and rescue, are restricted unless clearance is requested 24 hours ahead. Prior permission applies. Handling is arranged through one of those agents.
La Palma 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)La Palma Airport at a glance
| Location | Aeropuerto de La Palma, Villa de Mazo, 38730 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO GCLA · IATA SPC |
| Region | Canary Islands (La Palma), Spain |
| Nearest city | Santa Cruz de La Palma |
| Opening hours | Winter 07:00–23:00, summer 08:00–00:00 local for instrument flights; visual flights run an hour earlier. Extension with 1 hour's prior permission. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site |
| Runway | 18/36 – 2,110 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,110 m runway, PCN 64 |
| Handling / FBO | South – ramp agent · Aviapartner – ramp agent |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | aena.es |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aip.enaire.es, aena.es). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Santa Cruz de La Palma
La Palma is known as the green Canary island, with forest, waterfalls and volcanic landscapes, and skies that draw astronomers. Santa Cruz de La Palma is the island capital, with a tidy colonial old town. It is a quiet island, and the pace suits it.
Private jet flight times to La Palma
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,585 nm · 2,940 km | 4 hr 45 min | 4 hr |
| Manchester | 1,635 nm · 3,030 km | 4 hr 55 min | 4 hr 10 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,750 nm · 3,250 km | 5 hr 15 min | 4 hr 25 min |
| Paris | 1,535 nm · 2,840 km | 4 hr 40 min | 3 hr 55 min |
| Geneva | 1,540 nm · 2,860 km | 4 hr 40 min | 3 hr 55 min |
| Nice | 1,500 nm · 2,780 km | 4 hr 30 min | 3 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, La Palma is a sector of about 1,590 nautical miles. Midsize jets and super midsize jets fly it non-stop; smaller jets may add a fuel stop. Heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
La Palma: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at La Palma?
Yes, with clearance. The 2,110 m runway is listed as jet-capable, but private flights are restricted unless clearance is requested 24 hours ahead. Charter-A makes the request.
Does La Palma Airport have customs?
Yes, customs is on site during airport hours. Charter-A checks your arrival and departure times against those hours. Those hours are shorter than at a 24-hour airport, so timing needs planning.
What are the hours at La Palma?
Instrument flights run 07:00 to 23:00 in winter and 08:00 to 00:00 in summer, local time. Visual flights run an hour earlier. Extensions need prior permission.
Is handling available at La Palma?
Yes. Two ramp agents are listed, South and Aviapartner. Charter-A appoints one for your flight and confirms at booking. Charter-A appoints one and names it in the arrangements at booking.
How long is the flight from London to La Palma by private jet?
About 4 hr 45 min in a light jet and 4 hr in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,585 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for La Palma Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for La Palma 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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