Charles de Gaulle and Orly take business jets too, under slot control and, at Orly, with heavy restrictions. Beauvais, Pontoise, Melun-Villaroche and Vatry are alternatives further out. For most trips Charter-A recommends Le Bourget, and says so plainly if another airport suits your flight better.
Paris private jet airports compared
| Airport | Serves | From the centre | Runway | Open | Customs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melun Villaroche LFPM | Melun / south-east Paris | 23 miles | 1,972 m | 09:00–17:00 | Confirmed at booking |
| Paris Beauvais LFOB | Paris | 43 miles | 2,429 m | 06:00–23:59 | Yes |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle LFPG | Paris | 14 miles | 4,200 m | 24 hours | Yes, 24 hours |
| Paris Le Bourget LFPB | Paris | 8 miles | 2,991 m | 24 hours | Yes, 24 hours |
| Paris Orly LFPO | Paris | 9 miles | 3,650 m | 06:00–23:19 | Yes, 24 hours |
| Paris Vatry LFOK | Reims / Châlons-en-Champagne | 85 miles | 3,860 m | 07:00–19:00 | On site |
| Pontoise LFPT | Paris | 22 miles | 1,689 m | 09:00–20:00 | Schengen flights only |
Distances are straight-line from the city centre; road times are on each airport page. Figures are from each airport’s own published information and are reconfirmed for every flight.
- Closest to the centre: Paris Le Bourget, about 8 miles in a straight line.
- Longest runway: Paris Charles de Gaulle, 4,200 metres.
- Open 24 hours: Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Le Bourget. Night restrictions can still apply — see each airport.
- Customs available: Paris Beauvais, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris Le Bourget, Paris Orly and Paris Vatry.
Airport by airport
Private jet Melun Villaroche
Melun-Villaroche lies south-east of Paris, and it is an aerodrome for those who know what they want. Private jet charter at Melun Villaroche works for light and mid-size jets on a 1,972-metre paved runway, with the operator, SYMPAV, setting the rules. Melun-Villaroche Aerodrome guide →
Private jet Paris Beauvais
Most private travellers to Paris choose Le Bourget; Beauvais is the alternative, and it comes with conditions. Private jet charter at Paris Beauvais works within a slot-coordinated airport, a night curfew and a 48-hour prior permission rule for non-scheduled aircraft. Paris Beauvais-Tillé Airport guide →
Private jet Paris Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle is one of Europe's major airline hubs, and private flying there is tightly managed. Private jet charter at Paris Charles de Gaulle is possible with any business jet, but slots are needed and time on the ground is limited. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport guide →
Private jet Paris Le Bourget
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. Paris Le Bourget Airport guide →
Private jet Paris Orly
Private jet charter at Paris Orly is possible only in limited cases: a slot through the handler, 24 hours' notice and a flight with an airline connection. Paris Orly Airport guide →
Private jet Paris Vatry
Paris Vatry is in Champagne, well east of the capital, and its runway is a very long 3,860 metres. Private jet charter at Paris Vatry suits travellers bound for Reims, Châlons-en-Champagne and the vineyards, and the airport states that private and business flights are accepted around the clock. Paris Vatry Airport (Châlons Vatry, XCR) guide →
Private jet Pontoise
Pontoise-Cormeilles is an airfield on the north-west edge of Paris, and it is for small and light business jets only. The airfield sets a maximum take-off weight of 17 tonnes, so private jet charter at Pontoise is a question of matching aircraft to runway. Pontoise – Cormeilles-en-Vexin Aerodrome guide →
Paris by private jet: your questions answered
Which airport is best for a private jet to Paris?
Seven airports around Paris accept private jets. Le Bourget is the one built for the purpose: Europe’s main business aviation airport, open 24 hours with customs on site, and about 20 minutes by car from central Paris when traffic allows. Jet departures from Le Bourget stop overnight. Charles de Gaulle and Orly take business jets too, under slot control and, at Orly, with heavy restrictions. Beauvais, Pontoise, Melun-Villaroche and Vatry are alternatives further out. For most trips Charter-A recommends Le Bourget, and says so plainly if another airport suits your flight better.
How many private jet airports serve Paris?
Seven: Melun-Villaroche Aerodrome, Paris Beauvais-Tillé Airport, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Le Bourget Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Paris Vatry Airport (Châlons Vatry, XCR) and Pontoise – Cormeilles-en-Vexin Aerodrome.
Which of these airports are open 24 hours?
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris Le Bourget Airport. Opening hours and any night restrictions are confirmed for your flight at booking.
Which has the longest runway?
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, at 4,200 metres.