Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Bordeaux ➔ Athènes
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~2,160 km
Average flight time
~2h 38m
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 Bordeaux and Athènes 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
The Bordeaux – Athènes sector links Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD) to Athènes (LGAV) over 2,185 km great-circle, about 2h51 airborne in a Falcon 2000LXS. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Athènes (4000 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Mykonos / Santorin.
Departure and arrival airports
Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD)
On the departure side, Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD) serves Bordeaux from 44.83°N / 0.72°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sky Valet Bordeaux; 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Saint-Émilion / Arcachon.
Athènes (LGAV)
Athènes (LGAV / ATH) is a major business field at 37.94°N / 23.94°E, Greece. Runway: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: GoldAir Handling. Helicopter link: Mykonos / Santorin.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 2,185 km · 1,180 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h51
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling — Athènes (LGAV / ATH)
- Departure runway
- 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Mykonos / Santorin
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 Bordeaux to Athènes?
About 2h51 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 2,185 km great-circle between LFBD and LGAV.
Which aircraft suits Bordeaux → Athènes?
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 Bordeaux Mérignac?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Valet Bordeaux.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.