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Private Jet Flights from Sarmellek

From Hevis-Balaton (SOB), Europe, Africa and Asia are within easy reach. Choose a continent to see destinations in their flag colours, with estimated charter flight times from Sarmellek.

Times are estimated charter block times from Sarmellek, shortest to longest within the selected region.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates including taxi, climb, and descent allowances, and vary with aircraft type, routing, winds, and air traffic. All charter pricing and timings are confirmed in a written quote.

Sarmellek · Hungary

SOB

Hevis-Balaton · LHSM

Hevis-Balaton puts you at Lake Balaton and the Heviz spas, with a full-length runway and a private jet FBO, ideal for the summer season.

Private
Passengers a year
1
Runways
Daily
Operation
1991
Founded
Scroll
409 ft
Elevation
Sarmellek
City
2,500m
Longest runway
Hungary
Country
Overview

Gateway to Lake Balaton and the western spa region

Hevis-Balaton (IATA: SOB, ICAO: LHSM), at Sarmellek, is the gateway to Lake Balaton and the western spa region, a former military base now serving seasonal tourism with private jet and FBO handling.

What follows is the airport in detail, its scale, its history, and its operational character, alongside the questions discerning travellers ask most often. Where a quote, a slot, or a timing decision is involved, Andreea handles it on your behalf, so the only thing left to you is the journey.

Frequent routes from Sarmellek

Europe

Sarmellek – Paris

Sarmellek to Paris, on your schedule.

1h 47m · midsize jet
Africa

Sarmellek – Nairobi

Sarmellek to Nairobi, on your schedule.

7h 21m · heavy jet
Asia

Sarmellek – Tokyo

Sarmellek to Tokyo, on your schedule.

11h 40m · ultra long range jet
Americas

Sarmellek – Houston

Sarmellek to Houston, on your schedule.

11h 34m · ultra long range jet
Oceania

Sarmellek – Melbourne

Sarmellek to Melbourne, on your schedule.

19h 32m · ultra long range jet
Europe

Sarmellek – London

Sarmellek to London, on your schedule.

2h 07m · midsize jet
Asia

Sarmellek – Dubai

Sarmellek to Dubai, on your schedule.

5h 27m · heavy jet
Asia

Sarmellek – Delhi

Sarmellek to Delhi, on your schedule.

7h 08m · heavy jet
Americas

Sarmellek – Los Angeles

Sarmellek to Los Angeles, on your schedule.

12h 38m · ultra long range jet
Asia

Sarmellek – Maldives

Sarmellek to Maldives, on your schedule.

9h 09m · ultra long range jet
Africa

Sarmellek – Casablanca

Sarmellek to Casablanca, on your schedule.

3h 32m · super midsize jet
Europe

Sarmellek – Catania

Sarmellek to Catania, on your schedule.

1h 41m · midsize jet
Asia

Sarmellek – Amman

Sarmellek to Amman, on your schedule.

3h 14m · super midsize jet
Europe

Sarmellek – Leicestershire

Sarmellek to Leicestershire, on your schedule.

2h 12m · midsize jet
Europe

Sarmellek – Birmingham

Sarmellek to Birmingham, on your schedule.

2h 15m · super midsize jet

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The Airport

Scale, runways, and capacity

Hevis-Balaton puts you at Lake Balaton and the Heviz spas, with a full-length runway and a private jet FBO, ideal for the summer season.

Runways
Single · 2,500m
One runway, around 2,500 metres, handling a wide range of aircraft up to large jets.
Capacity
Private
A tourism-focused field handling seasonal charter and business-aviation traffic, busiest in the summer.
Operation
Daily
No. Hevis-Balaton operates seasonally in daytime with prior customs notice, and we plan timing around the published schedule.
Elevation
409 ft
Around 409 feet above sea level, near the lake.
Location
Sarmellek
At Sarmellek near the western end of Lake Balaton in Zala County, close to the spa town of Heviz.
Codes
SOB / LHSM
IATA: SOB. ICAO: LHSM. Principal airport for Lake Balaton.
History & Growth

It is the principal airport for Lake Balaton and the western spa region of

From a former military base, Hevis-Balaton has grown into the tourism gateway for Lake Balaton.

1991
The Sarmellek field began as a Soviet military airfield and opened for civilian international use in 1991 after the end of the Cold War.
Growth
From a former military base, Hevis-Balaton has grown into the tourism gateway for Lake Balaton, focused on summer charters and private traffic to the western spa region.
Standing
It is the principal airport for Lake Balaton and the western spa region of Hungary.
Today
Hevis-Balaton sees strong summer peaks as Lake Balaton draws leisure traffic, quieter through the winter.
Curiosity
It sits beside the spa town of Heviz, home to one of the world's largest thermal lakes, a major draw for its visitors.
Ahead
Tourism-focused western gateway
Prices

Private jet prices from Sarmellek

Chartering a private jet from Sarmellek costs from $12,500 for a short super midsize jet hop up to $125,500 for the longest routes on this page, always quoted as one fixed all-in figure.

Light jet
from $3,000 per hour
Phenom 300 and Citation class, ideal for short regional hops.
Midsize jet
from $5,000 per hour
XLS and Latitude class, the regional workhorses.
Super-midsize
from $6,400 per hour
Praetor 600 and Challenger 350 class, transcontinental reach.
Heavy jet
from $9,500 per hour
Challenger 650 and Falcon class, intercontinental comfort.
Ultra long range
from $12,500 per hour
G650 and Global class, any city pair on earth.
Empty legs
40 to 75% off
Repositioning flights from Sarmellek sell at deep discounts when dates flex. See what is flying.
By route

What popular routes cost

Computed for the most popular departures on this page, flight time and honest range together.

Sarmellek to Dubai
$12,500 to $17,000
About 2h 17m by super midsize jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Sarmellek to Amman
$13,500 to $18,000
About 2h 25m by super midsize jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Sarmellek to Nairobi
$18,500 to $25,000
About 3h 11m by super midsize jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Sarmellek to Catania
$22,000 to $29,500
About 4h 36m by heavy jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Sarmellek to Belgrade
$23,500 to $31,500
About 4h 49m by heavy jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Your route
One fixed quote
Every figure here is an estimate. Andreea returns one written all-in price for your dates; the full cost guide explains every line.
Prices

Private jet prices from Sarmellek

Chartering a private jet from Sarmellek costs from €9,500 for a short midsize jet hop up to €131,000 for the longest routes on this page, always quoted as one fixed all-in figure.

Light jet
from €2,800 per hour
Phenom 300 and Citation class, ideal for short European hops.
Midsize jet
from €4,700 per hour
XLS and Latitude class, the continental workhorses.
Super-midsize
from €5,900 per hour
Praetor 600 and Challenger 350 class, transcontinental reach.
Heavy jet
from €8,900 per hour
Challenger 650 and Falcon class, intercontinental comfort.
Ultra long range
from €11,500 per hour
G650 and Global class, any city pair on earth.
Empty legs
40 to 75% off
Repositioning flights from Sarmellek sell at deep discounts when dates flex. See what is flying.
By route

What popular routes cost

Computed for the most popular departures on this page, flight time and honest range together.

Sarmellek to Catania
€9,500 to €13,000
About 1h 41m by midsize jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Sarmellek to Paris
€10,000 to €13,500
About 1h 47m by midsize jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Sarmellek to London
€12,500 to €17,000
About 2h 07m by midsize jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Sarmellek to Leicestershire
€13,000 to €17,500
About 2h 12m by midsize jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Sarmellek to Birmingham
€11,500 to €15,500
About 2h 15m by super midsize jet, private terminal to private terminal, quoted as one fixed all-in figure.
Your route
One fixed quote
Every figure here is an estimate. Andreea returns one written all-in price for your dates; the full cost guide explains every line.
Questions

What discerning travellers ask

Answers grounded in real detail at Sarmellek, and equally useful background wherever you fly.

When was Hevis-Balaton founded?

The Sarmellek field began as a Soviet military airfield and opened for civilian international use in 1991 after the end of the Cold War.

How many runways does SOB have, and how long are they?

One runway, around 2,500 metres, handling a wide range of aircraft up to large jets.

How busy is it?

Hevis-Balaton sees strong summer peaks as Lake Balaton draws leisure traffic, quieter through the winter.

Does it operate around the clock?

No. Hevis-Balaton operates seasonally in daytime with prior customs notice, and we plan timing around the published schedule.

Why fly private into and out of Hevis-Balaton?

Hevis-Balaton puts you at Lake Balaton and the Heviz spas, with a full-length runway and a private jet FBO, ideal for the summer season.

Which aircraft is right for my trip?

Hevis-Balaton suits a wide range of trips. A family to the lake takes a Citation XLS; a group uses a Challenger 350; a longer sector suits a Global 6000. We match the private jet to the day.

What does a private jet charter actually cost?

Private jet hire from Hevis-Balaton is quoted per trip, by aircraft and flight time. A short European hop starts in the lower thousands of euros; longer heavy-jet sectors run much higher. We settle in euros (EUR), and where you prefer, in Hungarian forints (HUF) or US dollars.

Can I fly with very little notice?

Hevis-Balaton operates seasonally with customs notice, so timing matters. For longer sectors we ask for around four hours to arrange slots, permits, and crew. A short daytime hop can be set up in under an hour, around fifty-five minutes, with documents and payment ready.

How early do I need to arrive before departure?

At Hevis-Balaton you typically arrive through the FBO fifteen to thirty minutes before departure, step through a private lounge, and board directly, no queues and no public concourse. We confirm the exact timing with your final details.

What is the luggage allowance on a private jet?

A Global 6000 carries full luggage for a party of twelve; a midsize takes eight to ten cases. We size the hold at quoting stage for your flight to Sarmellek.

Can my pet travel in the cabin with me?

Pets travel in the cabin. As an EU member, Hungary uses the EU pet passport, microchip, and valid rabies vaccination; non-EU origins may need extra paperwork. Request the full document checklist for Hevis-Balaton via WhatsApp.

How do I get a quote and confirm a booking?

It is simple and quick. To hire a private jet to or from Hevis-Balaton, send your route details to Fly With Andreea over WhatsApp, receive option prices within minutes, and choose the aircraft that suits you. Send your travel documents, request the charter contract for confirmation, then proceed with payment. From first message to confirmed booking is often a single conversation, and we can also flag suitable empty leg flights when the timing fits.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet from Sarmellek?

Chartering a private jet from Sarmellek costs from €9,500 for a short midsize jet hop up to €131,000 for the longest routes on this page, always quoted as one fixed all-in figure. See the full cost guide at flywithandreea.com/private-jet-charter-cost, and message Andreea for a firm figure for your dates.

How much is a private jet from Sarmellek to Catania?

About EUR 9,500 to EUR 13,000 on a midsize jet, roughly 1h 41m in the air. The exact figure depends on the date and aircraft positioning; Andreea confirms one fixed all-in price in writing.

How much is a 2 hour private jet flight?

As a rule of thumb, EUR 5,600 to 9,400 on a light jet and EUR 9,400 to 12,600 on a midsize, before positioning and handling. A two hour flight from Sarmellek covers roughly 1,300 km, city pairs like the routes listed above.

How long is a private jet flight from Sarmellek to Paris?

About 1h 47m wheels up to wheels down on a midsize jet, with boarding at the private terminal taking minutes rather than hours. Timings vary with winds and routing.

Is it cheaper to fly first class or by private jet?

For one traveller on a trunk route, first class is usually cheaper. For a family or a team, once you divide the aircraft price by seats and count the hours saved through the private terminal, charter from Sarmellek is often closer than people expect, and an empty leg can beat first class outright.

Do you tip a private jet pilot?

It is never expected and always appreciated. Crews are professionals paid accordingly; if the service was exceptional, a tip or a note to the operator lands equally well. There is no etiquette obligation either way.

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