Private jet to Rzeszów

Rzeszów is the capital of Podkarpackie in the south-east corner of Poland and the centre of Aviation Valley, the country's largest aerospace cluster, where plants build engines, transmissions and components for international manufacturers. With Ukrainian civil airspace closed to flights, its airport is also a common landing point for travellers heading to Ukraine: the border crossings at Medyka and Korczowa are about 100 km away, and the railway station in Przemyśl, where trains to Lviv and Kyiv start, about 95 km.

Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, named after the Ulma Family, lies 8 km north of the city. Its 3,200 m runway with an ILS Category II approach is one of the longest in Poland and takes anything from a turboprop to a wide-body airliner. Slots are not required, handling is compulsory and border and customs officers are on site. Much of the traffic is cargo, government and other non-scheduled flights, so a parking stand for several days is confirmed with the handler early. We compare aircraft from European operators and quote the flight, the handling and the car onward.

Send the date, the group size and where the trip continues after landing, and a consultant comes back with aircraft, times and the price.

Who flies to Rzeszów and why

How long the flight takes

Times for the Phenom 300 from the main price table, taxi and climb included. From western Europe the sector is long for a light cabin; from central Europe it is short:

None of these routes needs a fuel stop. From Dubai and Doha a heavy jet flies non-stop in about five hours, and from New York the Falcon 7X and Global 7500 cross without stopping, while the Challenger 650 needs one stop.

Rzeszów private jet prices

Fares cover the whole aircraft one way; handling, airport charges and passenger taxes come on top, and an aircraft available near the departure airport is assumed. Flight times are for the aircraft in the first price column.

From the European hubs

The Citation Latitude in the middle column has a flat floor and a stand-up cabin, which matters on the two-hour sectors from London, Paris and Geneva. Between Budapest at EUR 10,000 and London at EUR 15,500 in the Phenom 300, the difference is mostly the time needed to bring the aircraft east.

From Poland, the Baltics, Scandinavia and the south

Inside Poland a turboprop is the sensible aircraft; Krakow, Katowice and Lublin are left out because they are two to three hours away by road, and a flight with handling at both ends saves little.

Long-haul flights

With 3,200 m of runway, Jasionka imposes no take-off weight limit on these aircraft:

The fare grows with flight time, plus a fixed share for positioning the aircraft and crew. Passenger taxes follow the country of departure. France charges about EUR 420 per passenger on a jet; Italy EUR 100 per passenger up to 1,500 km and EUR 200 beyond; Austria EUR 12, or EUR 30 on sectors up to 350 km. The Netherlands, Germany, Norway and the UK charge departure taxes too; UK Air Passenger Duty does not apply to aircraft under 5.7 t such as the PC-12, and the higher private jet rate applies only to aircraft of 20 t or more with fewer than 19 seats. Polish airport charges and parking are listed in the quote.

Business jet price per flight hour

Heavy Jets from EUR 8,300 / hour

Light Jets from EUR 3,200 / hour

Ultra Long Range Jets from EUR 12,000 / hour

Super Midsize Jets from EUR 6,300 / hour

Very Light Jets from EUR 2,500 / hour

Long Range Jets from EUR 9,800 / hour

Midsize Jets from EUR 4,500 / hour

Turboprops from EUR 2,000 / hour

What a trip really costs

Price per person

Shared between more passengers, the same aircraft costs less per seat. Passenger taxes come on top for each person:

Calculator

Enter the route, the date and the group, and the calculator sends an estimate by e-mail.

Jasionka airport for business aviation

Rzeszów-Jasionka (RZE, EPRZ) stands 211 m above sea level next to the village of Jasionka, 8 km north of the city centre. The single runway 09/27 is 3,200 m long and 45 m wide, the approach zones are free of obstacles, and the ILS Category II and modern weather equipment keep the airport usable in poor visibility, which counts in the autumn and winter.

Business passengers are handled in a general aviation terminal with a lounge in the airport's administration building; the car can be brought to the aircraft once the pass is agreed. Handling is compulsory and slots are not required. Directories list Excel Handling, LS Airport Services and FCG OPS among the handling agents, and customs and immigration are listed as available round the clock.

Air traffic control works from the early morning until after midnight local time, and movements outside those hours are possible on request with notice, which we arrange with the handler. Because the airport serves a lot of cargo, government and non-scheduled traffic, parking stands can be short at busy times, and the Polish air navigation service has on occasion suspended civil flights here for a few hours. In both cases Krakow is the usual alternate.

Alternate airports

If weather, a full apron or a temporary suspension rules out Jasionka, the flight goes to one of these airports and the car drives on. Distances are straight-line from Jasionka:

Choosing the aircraft

The runway never limits the choice here, so the number of people and the luggage decide. A group continuing to Ukraine by road has to fit its bags into the cars or a minibus as well, which is worth checking before choosing a large cabin. See also midsize jets for the class most often booked from western Europe.

Questions about the aircraft or the onward journey? Leave your number and a consultant will call back.

Seasons and events in Podkarpackie

Industry and the traffic towards Ukraine shape demand more than tourism, so the year is fairly even:

Onward by road and rail, including Ukraine

Ukrainian civil airspace is closed, so no operator can fly on to Lviv, Kyiv or Kharkiv. From Jasionka the journey continues on the ground, and the car can meet the aircraft:

Waiting time at the border varies and cannot be planned exactly, so allow several hours and check the queue before the car leaves the airport. The morning Intercity+ from Przemyśl reaches Kyiv in about 10.5 hours including border checks, night trains leave in the late evening, and through trains to Kharkiv have been timetabled at 18-19 hours. Details for each city are on the Kyiv, Lviv and Kharkiv pages. EU and UK citizens can enter Ukraine without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180; a passport is needed and checks are carried out by the border services of both countries.

Empty Legs from Rzeszów

With so many non-scheduled arrivals, aircraft often finish a job at Jasionka and fly back west without passengers. The operator fixes the date, and offers tend to appear a few days before departure. Typical directions:

Tell empty-legs@jets.flights the direction and the dates you could travel, and matching flights are sent to you as operators release them.

Pets on board

A dog or cat flies in the cabin with its owner, not in the hold, and the operator approves the animal before the booking. Entering Poland, the animal needs:

• A microchip to ISO standard, placed before the rabies vaccination is given.
• Rabies vaccination given at least 21 days before travel if it is the first one.
• EU pet passport, or an animal health certificate for pets travelling from Great Britain.
• No more than five pets per person on a non-commercial journey.
• No tapeworm treatment for entry to Poland.

Passports, customs and taxes

Checklist before take-off

• Valid passport for everyone continuing to Ukraine; ID card or passport for the rest.
• Full names, dates of birth and passport numbers of all travellers by the evening before.
• Final address for the car: plant, hotel, railway station or border crossing.
• Number of suitcases and any technical cases or spare parts.
• Pet passport, microchip and rabies record, plus the Ukrainian papers if the animal travels on.
• Return date, or a decision to send the aircraft home and call it back.
• Billing details: company name and VAT number.

Booking a flight to Jasionka

1. Send the date, the group size, the luggage and where you are going after landing: a plant in the city, a hotel in the Bieszczady, Przemyśl station or the border.
2. We confirm the handler, parking and the tower hours for your times, and plan Krakow as the alternate.
3. You receive 2-4 options with operator, model and the price for the whole aircraft, with parking compared against an empty flight home and back for longer stays.
4. You sign the contract and pay; we book the car, catering and, if needed, a hotel near the station.
5. Be at the departure airport 20-30 minutes before take-off. At Jasionka the car waits at the aircraft.

Our team

Charlotte McKinney

Commercial Director

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Henry Richter

Head of Aviation Department and Data Protection Officer

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Emma Miller

Director of Development

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Liam Bishop

Senior Aviation Consultant

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Oliver Davis

Aviation Consultant

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Anna Laurent

Aviation Consultant

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Questions about private flights to Rzeszów

• • What does a private jet to Rzeszów cost?

  • For the whole aircraft, a Phenom 300 costs EUR 10,000 one way from Budapest and EUR 10,500 from Vienna; from London the table shows EUR 15,500. A turboprop from Warsaw starts at EUR 7,000; handling and taxes come on top.

• • Can I fly from Rzeszów to Ukraine?

  • No. Ukrainian civil airspace is closed, so the trip continues by car through Medyka or Korczowa, about 100 km from the airport, or by train from Przemyśl.

• • Can we land late at night?

  • Air traffic control works from the early morning until after midnight, and other times can be arranged on request with notice. Customs and immigration are listed round the clock.

• • Is there a terminal for private flights?

  • Yes, business passengers use a general aviation terminal and lounge in the administration building. Handling is compulsory, and the car can come to the aircraft.

• • What is the flight time from London?

  • From Farnborough a Phenom 300 takes 2:38 h and a Challenger 350 2:30 h. Rzeszów is one hour ahead of London.

• • Can the aircraft wait for several days?

  • Usually yes, but parking is confirmed in advance because the apron is busy with cargo and non-scheduled flights. For longer stays we compare parking with sending the aircraft home and back.

• • Which airport is the alternate?

  • Usually Krakow, about two hours away by the A4, or Lublin. If the weather covers all of southern Poland, Katowice.

• • Do I need a passport?

  • Not for a Schengen flight, although the operator needs a passport or ID card. Anyone continuing to Ukraine needs a passport, and arrivals from the UK pass border control at Jasionka.

• • Can my dog come along?

  • Yes, in the cabin beside you, with a microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an EU pet passport. Continuing into Ukraine with the dog requires extra preparation.

• • Are there Empty Legs from Rzeszów?

  • Yes, often westbound to Germany, London and Scandinavia after non-scheduled flights. Send your dates to empty-legs@jets.flights.

• • How far ahead should I book?

  • Inside Schengen an aircraft can often leave within a few hours if one is nearby. For September to November and for stays with parking, book a week or more ahead.