Book private jet charter at Le Bourget and you use a 24-hour airport with customs on site and a business-aviation zone with several private FBO terminals.
About 20 minutes by car from central Paris, traffic permitting, it suits city meetings, fashion weeks and onward connections. Charter-A arranges the aircraft, the handler and the paperwork for you. For a Paris meeting or a fashion-week trip, that mix of speed and choice of handlers is hard to better.
Flying privately to Paris Le Bourget
Le Bourget is open 24 hours with customs on site around the clock. There is a night rule: jets may not leave the stand for take-off between 22:15 and 06:00 local, and propeller aircraft over nine tonnes not between 23:15 and 06:00.
There are three paved runways, the longest 2,991 metres, and no prior permission is listed. An approved handling company is compulsory; Jetex, Signature Aviation, Jet Aviation, ExecuJet and Universal Aviation operate private FBO terminals. The airport is closed to airline-type scheduled and charter traffic, and aircraft over 25 seats are normally directed to Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Le Bourget 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)Paris Le Bourget Airport at a glance
| Location | Aéroport Paris-Le Bourget (airport administration: 1 rue Désiré Lucca), Le Bourget, 93350 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFPB · IATA LBG |
| Region | Île-de-France (Paris region), France |
| Nearest city | Paris — About 20 min by car to central Paris (traffic dependent) |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Night rule: jets may not leave the stand for take-off 22:15–06:00 local; propeller aircraft over 9 t not 23:15–06:00 local. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site, 24 hours |
| Runway | 07/25 – 2,991 m × 45 m |
| Private jets | Yes — three paved runways (2,991 m, 2,395 m and 1,847 m); Europe's main business-aviation airport |
| Handling / FBO | Jetex · Signature Aviation · Jet Aviation · ExecuJet · Universal Aviation |
| Private terminal | Private FBO terminals in the business-aviation zone (Signature, Universal, ExecuJet, Jet Aviation, Jetex). |
| Airport website | parisaeroport.fr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr, signatureaviation.com, execujet.com, jetaviation.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Paris
Le Bourget lies north-east of central Paris. It is about 20 minutes by car to the centre, dependent on traffic. It serves the Paris business districts, the city's fashion and trade calendar and air traffic to many European destinations. Charter-A can arrange ground transport on arrival. It also connects Paris with other European cities for travellers arriving from abroad.
Private jet flight times to Paris Le Bourget
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 180 nm · 340 km | 45 min | 40 min |
| Manchester | 320 nm · 590 km | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
| Edinburgh | 470 nm · 870 km | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Geneva | 220 nm · 410 km | 55 min | 45 min |
| Nice | 375 nm · 690 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 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, Paris Le Bourget is a sector of about 180 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.
Paris Le Bourget: your questions answered
Is Le Bourget the main private jet airport for Paris?
Yes. It is described as Europe's main business-aviation airport and is the normal choice for private jets visiting Paris. Charter-A arranges the aircraft and handling for your flight.
How far is Le Bourget from central Paris?
It is about 20 minutes by car to central Paris, depending on traffic. Charter-A can arrange ground transport so the car is waiting on arrival.
Does Le Bourget have customs?
Yes, on site, 24 hours. Charter-A will still confirm your arrival plans with the handler at booking. We will keep you updated as the trip firms up.
Is there a night restriction at Le Bourget?
Jets may not leave the stand for take-off from 22:15 to 06:00 local, and heavier propeller aircraft not from 23:15 to 06:00. Charter-A plans departures accordingly.
How long is the flight from London to Paris Le Bourget by private jet?
About 45 min in a light jet and 40 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 180 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Paris Le Bourget Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Paris Le Bourget 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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