Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Amsterdam ➔ Bordeaux
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~930 km
Average flight time
~1h 08m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Amsterdam and Bordeaux aboard latest-generation aircraft. Discreet handling, dedicated cabin crew, FBO access at departure and arrival, ground transfers and on-board catering tailored to your wishes — every detail is curated by a Redwood senior broker.
Operational context
Sector EHAM – LFBD is 924 km of direct routing, flown in 1h28 on a Citation XLS+. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Amsterdam. A helicopter connection to Saint-Émilion / Arcachon can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM)
Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM / AMS) is a major business field at 52.31°N / 4.76°E, Netherlands. Runway: 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: JetSupport / KLM Jet Center. Helicopter link: Centre Amsterdam.
Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD)
Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD) is a major business field at 44.83°N / 0.72°W, France. Runway: 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Sky Valet Bordeaux. Helicopter link: Saint-Émilion / Arcachon.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 924 km · 499 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h28
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- JetSupport / KLM Jet Center — Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Departure runway
- 3800 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Saint-Émilion / Arcachon
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Bordeaux?
About 1h28 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 924 km great-circle between EHAM and LFBD.
Which aircraft suits Amsterdam → Bordeaux?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Amsterdam Schiphol?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from JetSupport / KLM Jet Center.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.

