London Oxford Airport is at Kidlington, just north of the city, and it is open from 0630 to 2230 every day. Private jet charter at Oxford Airport offers a 1,526 metre runway, a dedicated business aviation terminal run by OxfordJet, and customs arranged by agreement on short notice.
The terminal has lounges, DfT-approved security screening and hangarage. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the PPR and the handling, and confirms hours and customs with you at quote stage, subject to availability. It is a practical choice for Oxford itself and for west London. Customs needs only two hours' notice in most cases.
Flying privately from Oxford
The airport is open 0630 to 2230 local seven days a week, and extensions between 0600 and 2359 can be arranged with Operations on any day, except Christmas and New Year, which are subject to NOTAM. All flights are PPR through Airport Operations, and handling is mandatory for aircraft over 2.3 tonnes.
Customs works by Certificate of Agreement: flights to and from any country need two hours' notice, or 12 hours where Special Branch clearance is needed. OxfordJet is the airport-operated FBO. Fire cover is Category 4 to 6 on request. The runway is 01/19, 1,526 metres.
London Oxford 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 (385 KB)London Oxford Airport at a glance
| Location | London Oxford Airport, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1RA |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGTK · IATA OXF |
| Region | South East (Oxfordshire), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Oxford; West London — M25 / Greater London approx. 45 min by car; helicopter 22 min to central London |
| Opening hours | 06:30–22:30 seven days a week; extensions between 06:00 and 23:59 on any day by arrangement with Operations (except Christmas and New Year – see NOTAM) |
| Customs & immigration | By arrangement / prior notice (Certificate of Agreement – flights to and from any country with 2 hours' notice; 12 hours where Special Branch clearance is needed) |
| Runway | 01/19 – 1,526 m × 30 m asphalt (grooved) |
| Private jets | Yes — dedicated business aviation terminal, hangarage and parking; fire cover Cat 4–6 on request |
| Handling / FBO | OxfordJet (airport-operated FBO) |
| Private terminal | OxfordJet business aviation terminal – one-stop FBO with lounges, DfT-approved security screening, hangarage |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | oxfordairport.co.uk |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (oxfordairport.co.uk, aurora.nats.co.uk). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Oxford
Oxford is a world-famous university city, and the airport at Kidlington is also close to Bicester, Blenheim and the Cotswolds. Greater London is about 45 minutes away by car via the M25, and a helicopter reaches central London in around 22 minutes. Oxford Parkway station, three miles away, runs trains to London Marylebone from 55 minutes.
Private jet flight times from Oxford
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 225 nm · 420 km | 55 min | 45 min |
| Geneva | 445 nm · 820 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Nice | 600 nm · 1,110 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 755 nm · 1,400 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Málaga | 920 nm · 1,700 km | 2 hr 55 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Edinburgh | 255 nm · 480 km | 1 hr | 50 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 Oxford 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.
Your car at Oxford
Chauffeur-driven cars can be arranged with your flight, at cost, and timed to your aircraft: if your flight moves, your car moves with it. Our chauffeur partner, Executive Global Travel, runs a Mercedes fleet from the S-Class to the V-Class and Sprinter for larger parties.
- Chauffeur service at London Oxford Airport
- Executive chauffeur service in London
- The chauffeur fleet: Mercedes S-Class, V-Class and Sprinter
Oxford: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Oxford Airport?
Yes. There is a dedicated business aviation terminal run by OxfordJet, and the runway is 1,526 metres. All flights are PPR with Airport Operations, and Charter-A arranges it for you.
Does Oxford Airport have customs?
Customs works by Certificate of Agreement, with two hours' notice for flights to and from any country, or 12 hours where Special Branch clearance is needed. Charter-A gives the notice with your booking.
How far is Oxford Airport from London?
About 45 minutes by road to the M25 and Greater London, or roughly 22 minutes by helicopter to central London. Oxford Parkway station is three miles away, with trains to Marylebone from 55 minutes.
How long is the flight from Oxford 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 London Oxford Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for London Oxford 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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