Molde’s airport is at Årø, about 6 km east of the town, on the fjord-lined west coast. For private jet charter at Molde Årø, business jets can use a 2,221-metre runway.
Tower hours change through the week, and use outside them must be applied for at least three working days ahead. Customs needs three hours’ notice.
Charter-A makes the application and customs notice and confirms the plan at booking. Tower hours are Mon–Fri 06:05–22:00, Sat 07:00–16:00 and Sun 10:30–23:50 local. Visual approaches and departures must avoid built-up areas, which Charter-A builds into the plan.
Flying privately to Molde
Runway 07/25 is 2,221 m by 45 m asphalt, suitable for business jets. Tower hours are Mon–Fri 06:05–22:00, Sat 07:00–16:00 and Sun 10:30–23:50 local. Use outside those hours must be applied for at least three working days ahead. Customs is on request with three hours’ notice via air traffic service. Visual approaches and departures must avoid built-up areas. Charter-A will check every timing before it is final.
Molde Airport Årø 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)Molde Airport Årø at a glance
| Location | Molde Lufthavn, Årø, Molde, 6421 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO ENML · IATA MOL |
| Region | Møre og Romsdal (west coast Norway), Norway |
| Nearest city | Molde — About 6 km east of Molde |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 06:05–22:00, Sat 07:00–16:00, Sun 10:30–23:50 local (control tower). Outside hours by application three working days ahead. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 3 hours’ notice |
| Runway | 07/25 – 2,221 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | avinor.no |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aim-prod.avinor.no, avinor.no). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Molde
Molde is known as the town of roses and hosts a well-known jazz festival in summer, and it looks across the fjord to a wide range of mountains. The airport at Årø is about 6 km east of the town. Visitors come for the fjords, the Atlantic Road further along the coast and business in Møre og Romsdal.
Private jet flight times to Molde
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 715 nm · 1,320 km | 2 hr 20 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Manchester | 640 nm · 1,180 km | 2 hr 05 min | 1 hr 45 min |
| Edinburgh | 520 nm · 960 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Paris | 845 nm · 1,560 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Geneva | 990 nm · 1,840 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 min |
| Nice | 1,145 nm · 2,120 km | 3 hr 30 min | 3 hr |
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, Molde is a sector of about 720 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.
Molde: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Molde Airport?
Yes. Runway 07/25 is 2,221 metres long and suits business jets. Charter-A confirms permissions and timings for your aircraft at booking. Outside published hours, use must be applied for three working days ahead.
Can I fly to Molde outside the opening hours?
Only by application at least three working days ahead. Hours are Mon–Fri 06:05–22:00, Sat 07:00–16:00 and Sun 10:30–23:50 local. Charter-A makes the request. The airport also needs customs notice of three hours if arriving from abroad.
How far is Molde Airport from Molde?
About 6 km east of the town.
How long is the flight from London to Molde by private jet?
About 2 hr 20 min in a light jet and 1 hr 55 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 715 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Molde Airport Årø I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Molde Airport Årø 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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