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Private jet to Paris Le Bourget: the airport guide
A private jet to Paris Le Bourget lands you at the airport most business travellers use for the French capital. Le Bourget handles business aviation only, so you share the runway with other private jets and not with airline traffic.
This guide covers when Le Bourget is the right choice, how long the drive takes, how the day works for passengers and the local rules that shape your timings.
Why Le Bourget is the airfield for Paris
Aéroports de Paris, the airport operator, describes Paris-Le Bourget as an airport dedicated to business aviation and about 7 km from Paris. In practice, that means short taxi times, terminals built for private passengers and no airline queues.
Charles de Gaulle and Orly can also take business jets. However, they are airline hubs, and a private flight there fits around airline traffic. For most trips to central Paris, La Défense or the north of the city, Le Bourget is the simpler choice.
Location and drive times
Le Bourget sits north-east of Paris, close to the A1 motorway. The times below are rough estimates by car outside rush hour, so allow more on weekday mornings and evenings.
- Central Paris and the 8th arrondissement, about 30 to 45 minutes.
- La Défense, about 30 to 40 minutes.
- Charles de Gaulle airport, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Disneyland Paris, about 40 to 50 minutes.
Paris traffic changes a lot during the day. As a result, we always check the drive against your landing time.
Passenger flow on the day
On departure, your driver takes you to the FBO named in your booking. You hand over your bags, clear security and passport control, and a minibus or car takes you to the aircraft. Arriving 15 to 30 minutes before departure is usually enough.
On arrival, the aircraft parks at the FBO and officers check passports. According to the French AIP, customs and police service at Le Bourget is available around the clock, so arrivals are not limited by officer hours. Your car then meets you at the terminal.
Runway and operating rules in plain words
Le Bourget has three runways. The French AIP lists them at 2,991 m, 2,395 m and 1,847 m, so the field takes everything from light jets to VIP airliners. The airport itself is open around the clock.
The main rule to know is about night departures. Under the AIP, no jet may leave its parking stand for take-off between 22:15 and 06:00 local time. In other words, a late dinner in Paris can mean a morning departure. Arrivals of modern jets are allowed at night, although older, noisier aircraft face extra limits.
Handling by an approved company on the field is mandatory. Expect a busy week in June of odd years, when the Paris Air Show takes over part of the site. The next show runs from 14 to 20 June 2027, so book early if you fly that week.
FBOs on the field
Le Bourget has several private terminals along the business aviation zone. Two of the FBO brands on the field are Signature, at 45 avenue de l’Europe, and Universal Aviation, which now trades as Affinity Aviation. Both list on-site passport and customs procedures on their own pages.
Other handlers also operate at Le Bourget, and some of them run aircraft fleets as well. The operator of your flight chooses the FBO, and we tell you which terminal to go to with your trip details.
Information checked November 2026.
Which jets suit Le Bourget
For a private jet to Paris Le Bourget, the runways take every class of business jet. For trips from London, Geneva or Nice, a light jet or a midsize jet is usually enough. From the Gulf, a long-range jet flies nonstop, while larger groups can look at VIP airliners.
As a guide, the reference rates in our online estimator, checked on 2 November 2026, are about €3,700 to €4,700 per flight hour for a light jet, €4,850 to €6,600 for a midsize jet and €6,950 to €8,700 for a super-midsize jet. A heavy jet sits at about €8,350 to €11,550 per hour, and an ultra-long-range jet at about €13,900 to €20,850.
These are hourly bands, not trip prices. Positioning, airport and handling fees, crew costs and peak dates all come on top, so your quote is built from the real route and the real aircraft.
Common routes from Le Bourget include London to Paris, Paris to Nice and Dubai to Paris. Our private jet to Dubai page covers the Gulf side.
Pilot’s note
Treat 22:15 as the time you must be rolling, not boarding. Doors closed, engine start and taxi all take time, and a passenger who arrives at 22:10 will not make it. If your evening might run late, ask for a backup departure the next morning when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Is Paris Le Bourget only for private jets?
Yes. Aéroports de Paris describes Le Bourget as dedicated to business aviation, so there are no scheduled airline flights.
Can a private jet leave Le Bourget at night?
Not after 22:15. Under the French AIP, no jet may leave its stand for take-off between 22:15 and 06:00 local time, so late departures move to the next morning.
How far is Le Bourget from central Paris?
The airport is about 7 km from Paris. By car, central Paris usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes, and longer at rush hour.
Is customs available at Le Bourget at all hours?
Yes. The French AIP lists customs and police service at Le Bourget as available around the clock.
Which FBO will I use at Le Bourget?
The operator of your flight books the FBO. We confirm the terminal name and address with your trip details.
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