Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Bordeaux ➔ Biarritz
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~170 km
Average flight time
~0h 12m
Recommended aircraft
Light Jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Bordeaux and Biarritz 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 – Biarritz sector links Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD) to Biarritz Pays Basque (LFBZ) over 164 km great-circle, about 0h32 airborne in a Phenom 300. Boarding at Sky Valet Bordeaux, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Onward helicopter transfer available to Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hossegor.
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.
Biarritz Pays Basque (LFBZ)
Biarritz Pays Basque (LFBZ / BIQ) is a niche luxury field at 43.47°N / 1.53°W, France. Runway: 2250 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Business-aviation handling: Sky Valet Biarritz. Helicopter link: Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hossegor.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 164 km · 89 NM
- Estimated block time
- 0h32
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Biarritz — Biarritz Pays Basque (LFBZ / BIQ)
- Departure runway
- 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 2250 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- Onward helicopter
- Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hossegor
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 Biarritz?
About 0h32 block time on a Phenom 300, for 164 km great-circle between LFBD and LFBZ.
Which aircraft suits Bordeaux → Biarritz?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2250 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days.
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.