Skavsta is open around the clock, but it sits about 100 km south-west of Stockholm, so it suits some trips better than others. For private jet charter at Stockholm Skavsta, the attraction is a 2,878-metre runway, customs at any hour and a business-jet FBO operated by Preflight AB.
It is best for Södermanland, Norrköping and Linköping, which are closer than the capital.
Charter-A compares Skavsta with Arlanda for your destination and confirms the ground plan at booking. The airport quotes about an hour by road to Stockholm, while a routing estimate gives about 95 minutes, and Norrköping is about 40 minutes away by road.
Flying privately to Stockholm Skavsta
Runway 08/26 is 2,878 m by 45 m asphalt, so every business jet and the larger aircraft can use it. The airport is open 24 hours, with customs around the clock and immigration 06:00–22:00 local, other times on request. Preflight AB operates the business-jet FBO with maintenance and warm hangars. Stockholm Skavsta Flygplats AB also handles flights. Fuelling and de-icing are available round the clock with one hour’s notice between 22:00 and 06:00 local. No special restrictions on private jets are published. Charter-A confirms handling at booking.
Stockholm Skavsta 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)Stockholm Skavsta Airport at a glance
| Location | Stockholm Skavsta Airport, Nyköping, 611 22 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO ESKN · IATA NYO |
| Region | Södermanland County (Nyköping), Sweden |
| Nearest city | Stockholm (100 km) / Nyköping — About 95 min by car to central Stockholm (routing estimate); the airport quotes 60 min to Stockholm and 7 min to Nyköping |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. Immigration 06:00–22:00 local; other times on request. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – customs 24 hours; immigration 06:00–22:00 local |
| Runway | 08/26 – 2,878 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — all business jets and large airliners |
| Handling / FBO | Preflight AB (FBO) · Stockholm Skavsta Flygplats AB |
| Private terminal | Preflight AB operates the business-jet FBO with maintenance and warm hangars; contact fborequest@preflightab.se. |
| Airport website | skavsta.se |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aro.lfv.se, skavsta.se, router.project-osrm.org, en.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Stockholm
Skavsta is at Nyköping, in Södermanland, and it is best for that county, for Norrköping and for Linköping, with Norrköping about 40 minutes away by road. The drive to central Stockholm is about 95 minutes, although the airport itself quotes 60 minutes to Stockholm and 7 minutes to Nyköping. Choose it when your destination is south of the capital.
Private jet flight times to Stockholm Skavsta
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 725 nm · 1,350 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
| Manchester | 720 nm · 1,330 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
| Edinburgh | 675 nm · 1,250 km | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 50 min |
| Paris | 780 nm · 1,440 km | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 05 min |
| Geneva | 850 nm · 1,570 km | 2 hr 40 min | 2 hr 15 min |
| Nice | 975 nm · 1,810 km | 3 hr | 2 hr 35 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, Stockholm Skavsta is a sector of about 730 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.
Stockholm Skavsta: your questions answered
Is Stockholm Skavsta open at night?
Yes. The airport is open 24 hours, and customs is also available around the clock. Immigration is staffed 06:00–22:00 local, with other times on request. Charter-A confirms what your flight needs.
How far is Skavsta from Stockholm?
About 95 minutes by car to central Stockholm according to a routing estimate, although the airport quotes 60 minutes. It is about 100 km south-west of the city.
Who handles business jets at Skavsta?
Preflight AB operates the business-jet FBO, with maintenance and warm hangars. Charter-A confirms the handler for your flight at booking. The FBO also offers warm hangars and maintenance.
How long is the flight from London to Stockholm Skavsta by private jet?
About 2 hr 20 min in a light jet and 2 hr in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 725 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Stockholm Skavsta Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Stockholm Skavsta 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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