Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, is the main city of Funen, and its airport is open to traffic from all countries during published hours. Private jet charter at Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport suits light and mid-size jets on its 2,000 metre asphalt runway.
Outside the published hours prior permission is required, and customs is available during airport hours with 1 hour's notice. The airport is about 17 minutes from central Odense by car.
Charter-A gives the customs notice, arranges any out-of-hours permission and will confirm the rest at booking.
Flying privately to Odense
Opening hours differ by season and day. Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00 in winter and 08:00 to 18:00 in summer, and Saturday, Sunday and holidays 09:00 to 15:00 in winter and 09:00 to 17:00 in summer, local time. Outside these hours prior permission is required, requested at least 1 hour before closing.
Customs and immigration follow airport hours with 1 hour's notice. The runway, 06/24, is 2,000 metres by 45, asphalt, and suits business jets.
Odense Hans Christian Andersen 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)Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport at a glance
| Location | Lufthavnvej 131, Odense N, 5270 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EKOD · IATA ODE |
| Region | Region of Southern Denmark (Funen), Denmark |
| Nearest city | Odense — About 17 min by car to central Odense (routing estimate, free-flowing traffic) |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 (winter) / 08:00–18:00 (summer); Sat, Sun, holidays 09:00–15:00 (winter) / 09:00–17:00 (summer) local. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – during airport hours; 1 h notice |
| Runway | 06/24 – 2,000 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets (runway 2,000 m) |
| Airport website | hca-airport.dk |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aim.naviair.dk, router.project-osrm.org, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Odense
Odense is the main city of Funen, the island between Jutland and Zealand, and it is known for the Hans Christian Andersen museum and its old town. The airport is about 10 kilometres north-west of the city, about 17 minutes by car, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic.
Private jet flight times to Odense
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 440 nm · 820 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Manchester | 460 nm · 850 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Edinburgh | 465 nm · 860 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Paris | 485 nm · 900 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Geneva | 575 nm · 1,070 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 35 min |
| Nice | 720 nm · 1,330 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 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, Odense is a sector of about 440 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.
Odense: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Odense Airport?
Yes. Business jets use the 2,000 metre runway, and the airport is open to traffic from all countries during published hours.
Does Odense Airport have customs?
Yes, during airport hours with 1 hour's notice. Charter-A gives the notice for international flights, and confirms the clearance arrangements for your flight at booking.
Is Odense Airport open at weekends?
Yes. Saturday, Sunday and holidays run from 09:00 to 15:00 in winter and 09:00 to 17:00 in summer, local time. Outside those hours prior permission is required.
How far is Odense Airport from Odense?
About 17 minutes by car to central Odense, as a routing estimate in free-flowing traffic. The airport is about 10 km north-west of the city.
How long is the flight from London to Odense by private jet?
About 1 hr 30 min in a light jet and 1 hr 20 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 440 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Odense Hans Christian Andersen 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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