Oulu is the main city of northern Finland, and its airport is open around the clock, about 10.5 km south-west of the centre. For private jet charter at Oulu Airport, business jets and larger aircraft can use a 2,501-metre runway.
Services are scheduled around flight departures, and customs needs four hours’ notice. A medical helicopter base shares the airport, and its flights have priority.
Charter-A arranges the handler and notice, and confirms the plan with you at booking. Jet A-1 is available daily 06:00–22:00 local in winter.
Flying privately to Oulu
Runway 12/30 is 2,501 m by 60 m asphalt, suitable for business jets and larger. The airport is open 24 hours, with services scheduled around flight departures. Jet A-1 is available daily 06:00–22:00 local in winter and 07:00–23:00 in summer. A medical helicopter base shares the airport, and its flights have priority.
Oulu 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)Oulu Airport at a glance
| Location | Lentokentäntie 720, Oulunsalo, 90460 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EFOU · IATA OUL |
| Region | North Ostrobothnia, Finland |
| Nearest city | Oulu — About 10.5 km south-west of Oulu |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours, with services scheduled around flight departures. Customs needs 4 hours’ notice. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 4 hours’ notice |
| Runway | 12/30 – 2,501 m × 60 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets and larger |
| Handling / FBO | Airpro Oy · ScandiAvia Oy |
| Private terminal | Private flights use the main airport. Airpro Oy +358 20 708 7935; ScandiAvia Oy 24-hour operations +358 50 364 4002. |
| Airport website | finavia.fi |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais.fi, finavia.fi). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Oulu
Oulu is on the Gulf of Bothnia, a major city in northern Finland, with a technology sector and a university. It is the road and rail hub for northern Finland and Lapland. The airport is about 10.5 km south-west of the town. The airport also works as a starting point for Lapland by road or rail.
Private jet flight times to Oulu
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,125 nm · 2,080 km | 3 hr 30 min | 2 hr 55 min |
| Manchester | 1,085 nm · 2,010 km | 3 hr 20 min | 2 hr 50 min |
| Edinburgh | 995 nm · 1,840 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 min |
| Paris | 1,205 nm · 2,230 km | 3 hr 40 min | 3 hr 05 min |
| Geneva | 1,285 nm · 2,380 km | 3 hr 55 min | 3 hr 20 min |
| Nice | 1,415 nm · 2,620 km | 4 hr 20 min | 3 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?
From London, Oulu is a sector of about 1,120 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Oulu: your questions answered
Is Oulu Airport open 24 hours?
Yes, with services scheduled around flight departures. Customs needs four hours’ notice. Charter-A confirms the detail for your timings.
Can large jets use Oulu Airport?
Yes. The 2,501-metre runway takes business jets and larger aircraft. Charter-A confirms permissions for your aircraft at booking. Oulu is also the starting point for Lapland by road or rail.
How far is Oulu Airport from the city?
About 10.5 km south-west of Oulu. The airport is about 10.5 km south-west of Oulu.
How long is the flight from London to Oulu by private jet?
About 3 hr 30 min in a light jet and 2 hr 55 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 1,125 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Oulu Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Oulu 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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