Pécs-Pogány Airport serves Pécs in south-west Hungary, about 9 km south-south-east of the centre. Anyone looking at private jet charter at Pécs-Pogány will find it shaped by a 1,500 metre asphalt runway, so large jets may not be able to use it, and use is limited for other business jets.
Charter-A will confirm at the quote stage whether your aircraft can use Pécs, and arrange the flight and permissions, subject to availability. Non-Schengen flights need three working days' notice for customs. Customs for non-Schengen flights takes three working days' notice. That affects planning for international trips, so it is worth raising early.
Flying privately to Pécs
The airport is staffed from 09:00 to 19:00 local from May to August, 09:00 to 17:00 in March, April, September and October, and 09:00 to 15:00 from November to February. Other times need prior permission. Runway 15/33 is 1,500 metres by 30 metres of asphalt.
Customs for flights outside the Schengen area needs three working days' notice. The airport team handles flights and can be reached on +36 72 526 140. A prior-permission window is also published, and the season it applies to should be confirmed. Charter-A checks this for your date.
Pécs-Pogány 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)Pécs-Pogány Airport at a glance
| Location | Repülőtér 08/9, Pogány, 7666 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LHPP |
| Region | Baranya (south-west Hungary), Hungary |
| Nearest city | Pécs — Distance: about 9 km south-south-east of central Pécs |
| Opening hours | Staffed 09:00–19:00 May–Aug; 09:00–17:00 Mar–Apr and Sep–Oct; 09:00–15:00 Nov–Feb (local). Other times by prior permission. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – three working days' notice for flights outside the Schengen area |
| Runway | 15/33 – 1,500 m × 30 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Limited — 1,500 m asphalt runway |
| Handling / FBO | Pécs-Pogány Airport (fly@airportpecs.hu) |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | airportpecs.hu |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais-en.hungarocontrol.hu). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Pécs
Pécs is a university city in southern Hungary with early Christian tombs, Ottoman-era mosques and the Zsolnay ceramics quarter. It lies in Baranya, close to the Croatian border. The airport is about 9 km south-south-east of central Pécs. Visitors come for culture, for the university and for the wine country.
Private jet flight times to Pécs
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 795 nm · 1,470 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Manchester | 905 nm · 1,680 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Edinburgh | 1,005 nm · 1,860 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 40 min |
| Paris | 665 nm · 1,230 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Geneva | 505 nm · 930 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Nice | 490 nm · 910 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 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, Pécs is a sector of about 800 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.
Pécs: your questions answered
Can large jets land at Pécs-Pogány Airport?
The runway is 1,500 metres, so large jets may not be able to use it. Charter-A will confirm whether your aircraft can, before you commit.
What are the staffed hours at Pécs-Pogány?
Hours vary by season, from 09:00 to 19:00 local in summer down to 09:00 to 15:00 in winter. Other times need prior permission. Charter-A arranges it.
Does Pécs-Pogány have customs?
For flights outside the Schengen area, customs needs three working days' notice. Charter-A sends the request early. Charter-A will check your aircraft against the 1,500 metre runway and tell you honestly if it is too large.
How far is Pécs-Pogány Airport from Pécs?
About 9 km south-south-east of central Pécs. Charter-A will confirm staffing and permission for your date, and arrange the request.
How long is the flight from London to Pécs by private jet?
About 2 hr 30 min in a light jet and 2 hr 10 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 795 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Pécs-Pogány Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Pécs-Pogány 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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