Norwich Airport is on the northern edge of the city, and it is the natural arrival point for Norfolk. Private jet charter at Norwich Airport suits light and mid-size jets, with a 1,842 metre runway, customs on site and a dedicated SaxonAir Business Aviation Centre.
The airport's hours change with the season, and every flight is strictly PPR. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the PPR and the handling, and will tell you at quote stage how your arrival and departure times fit the published hours, so there are no surprises on the day.
Flying privately from Norwich
From 1 May to 31 October the airport runs Monday to Thursday and Saturday 0600 to 2230, and Friday and Sunday 0600 to 2300. From 1 November to 30 April it runs Sunday to Friday 0600 to 2130 and Saturday 0600 to 2000. Movements outside those hours attract an extra charge.
Customs, handling and fuel follow airport hours. All requests go through Operations as PPR. SaxonAir's Business Aviation Centre, at NR6 6JT, is the airport's preferred private-flight handler, with a dedicated ramp, passenger lounges, meeting rooms and a café. The runway is 09/27, 1,842 metres.
Norwich airport guide
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| Location | Norwich Airport, Amsterdam Way, Norwich, NR6 6JA |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGSH · IATA NWI |
| Region | East of England (Norfolk), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Norwich |
| Opening hours | 1 May–31 Oct: Mon–Thu and Sat 06:00–22:30; Fri and Sun 06:00–23:00. 1 Nov–30 Apr: Sun–Fri 06:00–21:30; Sat 06:00–20:00. Strictly PPR; movements outside published hours incur an extra charge. Customs, handling and fuel as airport hours |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site (as airport hours) |
| Runway | 09/27 – 1,842 m × 45 m concrete/asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 1,842 m runway; suits light and mid-size jets; SaxonAir FBO on site |
| Handling / FBO | SaxonAir (business-aviation FBO – the airport's preferred private-flight handler) |
| Private terminal | SaxonAir Business Aviation Centre NR6 6JT – dedicated ramp and handling, passenger lounges, meeting rooms, Liberator Café; jet and helicopter charter base |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | norwichairport.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aurora.nats.co.uk, norwichairport.co.uk, saxonair.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Norwich
Norwich is the main city of Norfolk, with a cathedral, a large insurance and finance community and a busy cultural life. The airport also opens up the Broads, the north Norfolk coast and the Suffolk border, and Sandringham and Holkham are popular destinations in the county. The city's business community, its university and the surrounding farming and food sector generate regular travel.
Private jet flight times from Norwich
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 225 nm · 420 km | 55 min | 45 min |
| Geneva | 430 nm · 800 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Nice | 590 nm · 1,090 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 790 nm · 1,460 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Málaga | 990 nm · 1,840 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 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?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from Norwich that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
Norwich: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Norwich Airport?
Yes. The 1,842 metre runway suits light and mid-size jets, and SaxonAir's Business Aviation Centre handles private flights. All requests are strictly PPR through Operations, which Charter-A arranges.
Are Norwich Airport's hours shorter in winter?
Yes. Summer hours run to 2230 or 2300, while from 1 November to 30 April the airport runs Sunday to Friday 0600 to 2130 and Saturday 0600 to 2000. Out-of-hours movements attract an extra charge.
Does Norwich Airport have customs?
Yes, customs is on site and follows airport hours. Charter-A gives advance notice as part of your booking, and confirms the current hours for your date.
How long is the flight from Norwich to Paris by private jet?
About 55 min in a light jet and 45 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 225 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Norwich Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Norwich 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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