Linz is the industrial and cultural centre of Upper Austria, and its airport is set up to receive private flights every day of the week. Private jet charter at Linz Airport is handled through a General Aviation Terminal with passport and customs control, reserved crew parking and a General Aviation Center that arranges VIP service.
The runway is 3,000 by 60 metres, so business jets are accepted. The airport lies about 11 km south-west of the city centre, at Hörsching. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the handling and the ground services for your visit.
Flying privately to Linz
Airport hours are Monday to Friday 05:30–23:00 and Saturday and Sunday 06:00–23:00 local, and the General Aviation Center keeps the same hours. Customs and passport control are on site at the General Aviation Terminal. Runway 08/26 is 3,000 by 60 metres of asphalt. The General Aviation Center also arranges catering, aircraft cleaning and refuelling, taxis, rental cars and hotels. Reserved aircraft-crew car parking is in area K2 opposite the terminal. Cargo aircraft can be accepted outside hours on request on weekdays.
Linz 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 (384 KB)Linz Airport at a glance
| Location | Flughafenstraße 1, Hörsching, 4063 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LOWL · IATA LNZ |
| Region | Upper Austria, Austria |
| Nearest city | Linz — About 11 km south-west of Linz city centre |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 05:30–23:00, Sat–Sun 06:00–23:00 local. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site at the General Aviation Center, same hours as the airport |
| Runway | 08/26 – 3,000 m × 60 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets accepted; 3,000 m runway |
| Handling / FBO | Linz Airport General Aviation Center (GAC) |
| Private terminal | Separate General Aviation Terminal with passport and customs control; reserved aircraft-crew car parking in area K2 opposite the terminal. |
| Airport website | linz-airport.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (linz-airport.com, eaip.austrocontrol.at). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Linz
Linz is the capital of Upper Austria, on the Danube, known for its steelworks, its museums and its position between Vienna and Salzburg. The airport is at Hörsching, about 11 km south-west of the centre. Charter-A confirms transfers to your hotel or plant visit when you book. Charter-A can also advise on onward travel in Upper Austria.
Private jet flight times to Linz
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 585 nm · 1,090 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Manchester | 695 nm · 1,290 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Edinburgh | 795 nm · 1,470 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Paris | 470 nm · 870 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Geneva | 350 nm · 650 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Nice | 400 nm · 740 km | 1 hr 25 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?
From London, Linz is a sector of about 590 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.
Linz: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Linz Airport?
Yes. Charter-A will confirm your aircraft type at booking and arrange the ground handling for you.
Does Linz Airport have customs?
Yes, on site at the General Aviation Terminal, with passport and customs control in the same hours as the airport. Charter-A confirms formalities for your route.
What can the Linz General Aviation Center arrange?
The General Aviation Center can arrange VIP service, catering, aircraft cleaning and refuelling, taxis, rental cars and hotels. Charter-A coordinates whichever of these you need for your flight.
How far is Linz Airport from the city?
About 11 km south-west of Linz city centre. Charter-A will confirm transfer times to your final destination at booking, so that your car is timed to your arrival.
How long is the flight from London to Linz by private jet?
About 1 hr 55 min in a light jet and 1 hr 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 585 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Linz Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Linz 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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