Murcia's civil airport is now Corvera, and private jet charter at Murcia Corvera replaces flights that once used San Javier, which is no longer open to civil aircraft. The runway is 3,000 metres long, so every business jet can use it.
Parking is the limit. Private, air-taxi and photo flights need a slot at least 24 hours before departure. A handling agent is compulsory, and customs is on request.
Charter-A requests the slot and confirms the details at booking. Charter-A checks the parking position and confirms at booking whether Corvera can take your flight.
Flying privately to Murcia
Hours are Monday to Friday 07:30–22:30 and weekends 08:30–22:30 local, with an extension by prior permission at one hour's notice. The civil apron has limited parking, and the handling agent meets passengers on arrival.
Runway 05/23 is 3,000 m by 45 m, with rescue and firefighting category 7. Two agents are listed: Aircity Classic, for general and executive aviation, and South Europe Ground Services. Aena's company runs the airport. Charter-A confirms all of this at booking.
Región de Murcia Airport (Corvera) 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)Región de Murcia Airport (Corvera) at a glance
| Location | Avenida de España 101, Valladolises (Corvera), Murcia, 30154 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LEMI · IATA RMU |
| Region | Region of Murcia, Spain |
| Nearest city | Murcia — About 24 km south of Murcia (per AIP); drive time not published |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 07:30–22:30, weekends 08:30–22:30 local. Extension by prior permission (1 hour's notice). |
| Customs & immigration | On request |
| Runway | 05/23 – 3,000 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 3,000 m runway, rescue and firefighting category 7 |
| Handling / FBO | Aircity Classic (general and executive aviation) · South Europe Ground Services |
| Private terminal | Civil apron with limited parking; the handling agent meets passengers on arrival |
| 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 Murcia
Murcia is a regional capital in south-eastern Spain, with a baroque cathedral and a reputation for vegetable-rich cooking. The Mar Menor lagoon and the Costa Cálida beaches lie to the east, and Cartagena is nearby. The airport is about 24 km south of Murcia, according to the published data. Charter-A arranges the road leg.
Private jet flight times to Murcia
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 825 nm · 1,530 km | 2 hr 35 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Manchester | 935 nm · 1,730 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,095 nm · 2,020 km | 3 hr 20 min | 2 hr 50 min |
| Paris | 690 nm · 1,270 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Geneva | 600 nm · 1,110 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Nice | 515 nm · 960 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 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, Murcia is a sector of about 820 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.
Murcia: your questions answered
Can I still use San Javier for a private flight?
No. San Javier is not open to civil aircraft. Región de Murcia International at Corvera replaced it for civil traffic. Charter-A plans your flight to Corvera.
How much notice does Murcia Corvera need for a slot?
Private, air-taxi and photo flights need a slot at least 24 hours before departure, because parking is limited. Charter-A makes the request. Charter-A confirms the stand position at booking.
Does Murcia Corvera have customs?
Customs is on request. Charter-A raises this at the quote stage if your flight arrives from outside the Schengen area. That request is made well before the flight.
How far is Murcia Corvera from the city?
About 24 km south of Murcia, according to the published data, although a drive time is not given. Charter-A confirms transfer timing. Charter-A can also arrange the road leg.
How long is the flight from London to Murcia by private jet?
About 2 hr 35 min in a light jet and 2 hr 15 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 825 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Región de Murcia Airport (Corvera) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Región de Murcia Airport (Corvera) 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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