Salamanca's civil apron lies beside the Matacán air base, and private jet charter at Salamanca operates in daytime only. Civil visual flights run 10:00 to 21:00 in summer and 09:00 to 20:00 in winter, local time, with instrument flights on shorter hours.
The runway is 2,513 metres, long enough for business jets. Customs is on request with 72 hours' notice. A handling agent is compulsory only for non-based aircraft over 3.5 tonnes.
Charter-A confirms the window, handler and customs before quoting. Charter-A checks all three before quoting and confirms the plan again at booking.
Flying privately to Salamanca
Instrument flights run 09:30–18:30 in summer and 08:30–17:30 in winter, local time, so they end earlier than visual flights. Military hours differ.
Runway 03/21 is 2,513 m by 45 m, with civil rescue and firefighting category 5, and 6 to 7 on demand. South Europe Ground Services is listed. Jet A-1 and Avgas are available. Customs needs 72 hours' notice. Charter-A confirms the customs notice and the handling position for your date at booking, subject to availability.
Salamanca Airport (Matacán) 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 (382 KB)Salamanca Airport (Matacán) at a glance
| Location | Aeropuerto de Salamanca, Salamanca, 37071 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LESA · IATA SLM |
| Region | Castile and León, Spain |
| Nearest city | Salamanca |
| Opening hours | Civil visual flights summer 10:00–21:00, winter 09:00–20:00 local; instrument flights summer 09:30–18:30, winter 08:30–17:30. Military hours differ. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 72 hours' notice |
| Runway | 03/21 – 2,513 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,513 m runway; civil fire category 5 (6–7 on demand) |
| Handling / FBO | South Europe Ground Services |
| Airport website | aena.es |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aip.enaire.es, aena.es). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Salamanca
Salamanca is a university city of golden sandstone, with one of the oldest universities in Europe and a grand Plaza Mayor. Visitors come for heritage, students and conferences. Charter-A arranges the road leg to the university quarter or your hotel.
Private jet flight times to Salamanca
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 670 nm · 1,240 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Manchester | 755 nm · 1,400 km | 2 hr 25 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Edinburgh | 905 nm · 1,670 km | 2 hr 50 min | 2 hr 25 min |
| Paris | 585 nm · 1,090 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Geneva | 595 nm · 1,100 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Nice | 585 nm · 1,090 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 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, Salamanca is a sector of about 670 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.
Salamanca: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Salamanca?
Yes. The 2,513 m runway is listed as jet-capable, and the civil apron lies beside the Matacán air base. Charter-A confirms the window and handling at booking.
Does Salamanca Airport have customs?
Customs is on request with 72 hours' notice. Charter-A raises this at the quote stage if your flight crosses the Schengen border. That notice is given early.
Is handling compulsory at Salamanca?
Only for non-based aircraft over 3.5 tonnes. South Europe Ground Services is listed. Charter-A confirms whether it applies to your aircraft. Charter-A confirms the position for your aircraft.
What are the hours at Salamanca?
Civil visual flights run 10:00 to 21:00 in summer and 09:00 to 20:00 in winter; instrument flights run 09:30 to 18:30 in summer and 08:30 to 17:30 in winter, local time.
How long is the flight from London to Salamanca by private jet?
About 2 hr 10 min in a light jet and 1 hr 50 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 670 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Salamanca Airport (Matacán) I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Salamanca Airport (Matacán) 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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