Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Athènes ➔ Lyon
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,780 km
Average flight time
~2h 10m
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 Athènes and Lyon 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 LGAV – LFLL is 1,780 km of direct routing, flown in 2h23 on a Falcon 2000LXS. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Athènes. On this short sector a Falcon 2000LXS is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
Athènes (LGAV)
On the departure side, Athènes (LGAV) serves Athènes from 37.94°N / 23.94°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by GoldAir Handling; 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Mykonos / Santorin.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL)
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS) is a major business field at 45.73°N / 5.08°E, France. Runway: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Sky Valet Lyon. Helicopter link: Alpes / Beaujolais.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,780 km · 961 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h23
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- GoldAir Handling — Athènes (LGAV / ATH)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Departure runway
- 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Alpes / Beaujolais
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 Athènes to Lyon?
About 2h23 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,780 km great-circle between LGAV and LFLL.
Which aircraft suits Athènes → Lyon?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Athènes?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from GoldAir Handling.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.