Private jet charter from Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh is open around the clock with a single 2,558-metre runway, customs and immigration at all hours, and one business aviation handler, Signature Flight Support, which runs a private terminal. Parking space is limited, so every private flight needs prior permission through its handling agent.
- Longest runway
- 2,558 m
- Codes
- EDI · EGPH
- Business aviation handling
- Signature Flight Support
Did you knowBetween the runway and the taxiway stands the Cat Stane, a Scheduled Monument thought to date from the Bronze Age. Its inscription in Roman capitals is translated as 'In this tomb lies Vetta, daughter of Victricus'. Edinburgh Airport: The Cat Stane
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Charter a private jet from Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport is 5 nautical miles west of the city (UK AIP), and the airport puts the city centre about 20 minutes away by car. It is open around the clock with a 2,558 m runway, and Signature Flight Support runs the private terminal. Parking is limited, so every private flight needs prior permission through the handling agent, which the operator arranges.
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What the private terminal is like at Edinburgh
Signature describes its Business Aviation Centre on Turnhouse Road as a private jet terminal, with a passenger lounge, crew lounge, small conference room and on-site customs and immigration.
Signature Flight Support
Business Aviation Centre, Turnhouse Road. The only general aviation handler named in the UK AIP. Private terminal with passenger lounge, crew lounge, small conference room and on-site customs and immigration. Hours 06:00-22:00 local, call-out on request. Also supplies fuel.
Customs at Edinburgh, step by step
What happens on an international flight, in the order you meet it. We handle the paperwork with the operator.
- When you book, we ask for each passenger's passport details for the operator.
- Every private flight needs prior permission through its handling agent, because aircraft parking is limited. The operator arranges this with Signature.
- Customs and immigration are available at all hours (UK AIP), and Signature lists customs and immigration on site at its private terminal.
- The UK AIP also says private aircraft needing border clearance may first be sent to the passenger apron, with the handling agent taking passengers to the main terminal for checks.
- Signature's terminal is staffed 06:00–22:00, with call-out available on request for flights outside those hours.
Which private jets can use Edinburgh?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. The check below uses each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight, at sea level on a 15°C day. Heat, altitude, a wet runway and the operator's own rules can need more, so we confirm it for your aircraft and date.
A handling agent licensed by Edinburgh Airport is required for every flight, and aircraft must meet at least ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 3 noise standards. Noise limits apply day and night (94 dBA by day, 87 dBA from 23:30 to 06:00 at the airport's monitors), and between 22:30 and 06:30 IFR aircraft must fly ILS approaches. The declared landing distance is 2,344 m on runway 06 and 2,347 m on runway 24, shorter than the 2,558 m runway.
| Aircraft class | On this runway |
|---|---|
| Turboprop 5–8 seats · take-off 730–1,000 m · Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Yes |
| Very light jet 4–5 seats · take-off 630–1,100 m | Yes |
| Light jet 6–7 seats · take-off 960–1,200 m · Embraer Phenom 300E | Yes |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Yes |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Yes |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Yes |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Yes |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Yes |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Yes |
Worth knowing before you fly
- The airport and its customs are open around the clock, but Signature's terminal is staffed 06:00-22:00. A very late or very early flight needs the call-out arranged in advance.
- Parking is the constraint here, not opening hours: every private flight needs permission through Signature because space is limited, and the AIP says stands are especially scarce at night. Confirm parking before committing to an overnight stay with the aircraft.
- There is no night curfew, but noise limits are tighter at night (87 dBA from 23:30 to 06:00) and only ILS approaches are allowed between 22:30 and 06:30. The operator checks its aircraft against these before a late schedule is confirmed.
- Signature lists customs on site, but the AIP also describes private passengers being taken to the main terminal for border clearance. Ask the operator or handler which applies on your day.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | Aerodrome, air traffic control, customs and immigration, handling, security and de-icing are listed as H24 in the UK AIP. Fuel is available 05:30-23:00 local, and outside those hours by prior arrangement with the handling agent. Signature's FBO hours are 06:00-22:00 local, with call-out available on request. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | Because parking space is limited, all aircraft are PPR with their handling agent (UK AIP). All operators, including executive and private aviation, must make prior arrangements with a handling agent for the ground handling of every flight. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are H24 (UK AIP). Signature lists customs and immigration on site at its private terminal. The AIP says pilots of international general aviation flights are responsible for presenting their passengers to the border authorities, with transport to and from the control facilities provided by the handling agent, and that aircraft needing clearance may first be directed to the passenger apron, with passengers taken to the main terminal for clearance before the aircraft repositions. |
| Slots | Edinburgh is a Level 2 (schedules facilitated) airport, not a fully coordinated one (ACL). The AIP requires prior approval from Edinburgh Airport and notification to ACL for all flights except general aviation and military flights. Ad hoc slots are requested from ACL in office hours (08:30-17:00 local, Mon-Fri) and from Edinburgh Airport Airside Operations at other times. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Aircraft must not exceed 94 dBA Lmax by day (06:00-23:30 local) or 87 dBA Lmax by night (23:30-06:00 local) at the airport's noise monitors. Between 22:30 and 06:30 local, IFR aircraft may not fly visual approaches and must fly ILS approaches under ATC control. Departing jets fly noise preferential routes, and crews are asked to avoid reverse thrust 23:00-06:00 local. Aircraft that do not meet ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 3 standards are not permitted. |
| Aircraft parking | Parking space is limited, which is why all aircraft are PPR with their handling agent. The AIP warns that stand availability is extremely limited, particularly at night and for large wide-bodied aircraft, and that aircraft arriving early before the first wave of airline departures may have to hold. The GA Apron is marshalled, and aircraft there may be turned to face nose out. No hangar space for visiting aircraft is listed. |
| De-icing | Available H24, by arrangement with the handling agent (UK AIP). |
| Other restrictions | A handling agent licensed by Edinburgh Airport or based there is mandatory for every flight, including general aviation. Use of the airport is subject to the airport's Conditions of Use and its night noise limits. Code E and F aircraft must vacate the runway at the ends unless escorted by a follow-me vehicle. |
Runways
| 06/24 | 2,558 m, asphalt (grooved) |
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By road
| Edinburgh city centre | About 20 minutes (airport figure); five minutes from the M9. The UK AIP places the airport 5 NM west of Edinburgh. |
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Airports near Edinburgh
Carlisle Lake District
More airport guides nearby: Newcastle International Airport, Aberdeen International Airport, Inverness Airport, Blackpool Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Edinburgh Airport?
Yes. Signature describes its Business Aviation Centre on Turnhouse Road as a private jet terminal, with a passenger lounge, crew lounge, small conference room and on-site customs and immigration.
What are Edinburgh Airport's opening hours for private flights?
Aerodrome, air traffic control, customs and immigration, handling, security and de-icing are listed as H24 in the UK AIP. Fuel is available 05:30-23:00 local, and outside those hours by prior arrangement with the handling agent. Signature's FBO hours are 06:00-22:00 local, with call-out available on request.
Can I clear customs at Edinburgh Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are H24 (UK AIP). Signature lists customs and immigration on site at its private terminal. The AIP says pilots of international general aviation flights are responsible for presenting their passengers to the border authorities, with transport to and from the control facilities provided by the handling agent, and that aircraft needing clearance may first be directed to the passenger apron, with passengers taken to the main terminal for clearance before the aircraft repositions.
What size of private jet can use Edinburgh?
The longest runway is 2,558 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. A handling agent licensed by Edinburgh Airport is required for every flight, and aircraft must meet at least ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 3 noise standards. Noise limits apply day and night (94 dBA by day, 87 dBA from 23:30 to 06:00 at the airport's monitors), and between 22:30 and 06:30 IFR aircraft must fly ILS approaches. The declared landing distance is 2,344 m on runway 06 and 2,347 m on runway 24, shorter than the 2,558 m runway. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
How long is a private flight from Edinburgh to Geneva?
About 2 hours 5 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How long is a private flight from Edinburgh to Nice?
About 2 hours 35 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
Can I fly into Edinburgh with my dog or cat?
Yes, on a private charter. Edinburgh is on the government's approved list for pets arriving on charter flights, but approval belongs to each operator for each airport, so we choose an operator approved for Edinburgh. Your pet needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination and the right certificate, and dogs need tapeworm treatment. Our guide to flying with pets has the details.
What are the fees for a private jet at Edinburgh?
Our quotes include landing and handling fees, along with fuel, crew and taxes. What the airport and handler charge depends mainly on the aircraft's size and the time of day. Out-of-hours, de-icing and special event fees can be extra, and we tell you which could apply before you book.
Can we have catering on a private flight from Edinburgh?
Yes. Tell us what you would like when you book and the operator orders it for the flight. Depending on the operator and region it is either included or charged separately, and we tell you which before you book.
Checked 13 November 2026 from the UK AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aurora.nats.co.uk, signatureaviation.com, acl-uk.org, edinburghairport.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
