Perpignan sits close to the Spanish border, where the Pyrenees meet the Mediterranean. Private jet charter at Perpignan is straightforward for private jets: the runway is 2,500 metres and no weight limit is published, so most business jets can use it.
The airport keeps staffed hours and needs prior notice for non-Schengen customs, so timing matters. Charter-A arranges prior permission, checks the customs notice for your route and confirms your arrival and departure times at booking, subject to availability. Charter-A also keeps the 48-hour weekend notice in mind, so a Friday arrival does not become a Monday problem. You will know the plan before you commit.
Flying privately to Perpignan
The airport is staffed Monday to Friday from 06:30 to 22:30, Saturday from 06:30 to 20:30 and Sunday from 08:00 to 22:30 local. One-hour extensions are possible.
Runway 15/33 is 2,500 by 45 metres, PCN 60. Prior permission is required. Customs is on request: non-Schengen flights need 24 hours' notice Monday to Friday and 48 hours at weekends and holidays. Non-Schengen flights must park on the commercial apron. De-icing is available on request from 15 October to 15 March. Charter-A checks each of these points against your date.
Perpignan–Rivesaltes 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 (383 KB)Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport at a glance
| Location | Avenue Maurice Bellonte, Perpignan, 66000 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFMP · IATA PGF |
| Region | Occitanie (Pyrénées-Orientales), France |
| Nearest city | Perpignan |
| Opening hours | Staffed Mon–Fri 06:30–22:30, Sat 06:30–20:30, Sun 08:00–22:30 local. One-hour extensions possible. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – non-Schengen flights 24 hours' notice Mon–Fri, 48 hours weekends and holidays |
| Runway | 15/33 – 2,500 m × 45 m macadam |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,500 m runway, PCN 60; no weight limit published |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | aeroport-perpignan.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aeroport-perpignan.com, sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Perpignan
Perpignan is the capital of French Catalonia, close to the Spanish border. The airport serves the Roussillon coast, the Côte Vermeille resorts and the Pyrenean foothills, and is a practical arrival point for northern Catalonia. Charter-A can arrange onward ground transport once your plans are confirmed. The Catalan coast, Collioure and the Pyrenean valleys draw visitors in summer and winter.
Private jet flight times to Perpignan
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 540 nm · 1,000 km | 1 hr 50 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Manchester | 670 nm · 1,240 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Edinburgh | 830 nm · 1,540 km | 2 hr 35 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Paris | 375 nm · 690 km | 1 hr 20 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Geneva | 250 nm · 470 km | 1 hr | 50 min |
| Nice | 200 nm · 370 km | 50 min | 45 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, Perpignan is a sector of about 540 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.
Perpignan: your questions answered
Can private jets land at Perpignan?
Yes. The runway is 2,500 metres, PCN 60, with no published weight limit. Prior permission is required, which Charter-A arranges as part of your booking.
What notice does Perpignan customs need?
Customs is on request. Non-Schengen flights need 24 hours' notice Monday to Friday and 48 hours at weekends and holidays. Charter-A will build that into your schedule.
Where do non-Schengen flights park at Perpignan?
Non-Schengen flights must park on the commercial apron.
Is there de-icing at Perpignan?
De-icing is available on request from 15 October to 15 March. Charter-A can ask for it on your behalf, subject to availability.
How long is the flight from London to Perpignan by private jet?
About 1 hr 50 min in a light jet and 1 hr 30 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 540 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Perpignan–Rivesaltes 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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