Vaasa is a coastal city on the west coast of Finland, and its airport is about 9 km south-east of the centre. For private jet charter at Vaasa Airport, business jets can use a 2,500-metre runway.
The terminal follows flight schedules, customs needs four hours’ notice, and hangar space for visiting aircraft is available by prior arrangement only.
Jet A-1 is available Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00 local.
Flying privately to Vaasa
Runway 16/34 is 2,500 m by 48 m asphalt, suitable for business jets. The terminal opens 2.5 hours before departing charter flights and 1.5 hours before scheduled flights, and closes 30 minutes after the last scheduled departure. Jet A-1 is available Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00 local. Hangar space is available on request with prior permission.
Vaasa 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)Vaasa Airport at a glance
| Location | Lentokentäntie 174, Vaasa, 65380 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EFVA · IATA VAA |
| Region | Ostrobothnia, Finland |
| Nearest city | Vaasa — About 9 km south-east of Vaasa |
| Opening hours | Terminal follows flight schedules: opens 2.5 h before charter and 1.5 h before scheduled departures, closes 30 min after the last departure. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 4 hours’ notice |
| Runway | 16/34 – 2,500 m × 48 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — business jets |
| Handling / FBO | Airpro Oy · ScandiAvia Oy |
| Private terminal | Private flights use the main airport. Airpro/RTG +358 20 708 6254; ScandiAvia Oy 24-hour operations +358 50 364 4002. Hangar space on request. |
| Airport website | finavia.fi |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (ais.fi, finavia.fi). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Vaasa
Vaasa is a coastal city in Ostrobothnia, on the Gulf of Bothnia, with a strong energy industry and a bilingual Finnish and Swedish culture. The airport is about 9 km south-east of the city. Visitors come for business, the coast and the nearby Kvarken archipelago. The town’s Swedish-speaking heritage and its harbour give it a distinct character.
Private jet flight times to Vaasa
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 985 nm · 1,820 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 min |
| Manchester | 950 nm · 1,760 km | 3 hr | 2 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 870 nm · 1,610 km | 2 hr 45 min | 2 hr 20 min |
| Paris | 1,055 nm · 1,960 km | 3 hr 15 min | 2 hr 45 min |
| Geneva | 1,140 nm · 2,110 km | 3 hr 30 min | 3 hr |
| Nice | 1,270 nm · 2,350 km | 3 hr 50 min | 3 hr 15 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, Vaasa is a sector of about 980 nautical miles. Light jets fly it non-stop; very light jets may need a fuel stop. Midsize jets and super midsize jets add cabin space and baggage room, and heavy jets suit larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Vaasa: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Vaasa Airport?
Yes. The 2,500-metre runway suits business jets. Charter-A confirms your aircraft and handling at booking. Charter-A confirms handling and customs at booking. It is also worth asking about hangar space early.
Is hangar space available at Vaasa?
Hangar space for visiting aircraft is available by prior arrangement only. Charter-A asks about hangar space when it is needed.
When is fuel available at Vaasa?
Jet A-1 is available Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00 local. Charter-A arranges refuelling within those hours. Airpro Oy and ScandiAvia Oy handle flights there. Charter-A arranges the handler as part of the booking.
How long is the flight from London to Vaasa by private jet?
About 3 hr 05 min in a light jet and 2 hr 35 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 985 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Vaasa Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Vaasa 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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