Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Bordeaux ➔ Courchevel

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~570 km

Average flight time

~0h 42m

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 Courchevel 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

Chartering privately between Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD) and Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ) removes connections entirely: 580 km non-stop in 1h04. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Bordeaux. A helicopter connection to Courchevel 1850 (direct) can be added to the quote.

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.

Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ)

Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ / CVF) is a niche luxury field at 45.39°N / 6.63°E, France. Runway: 537 m — short/restricted strip: crew certification and light jets or turboprops only. Business-aviation handling: Aérocime. Helicopter link: Courchevel 1850 (direct).

Route data

Great-circle distance: 580 km · 313 NM
Estimated block time: 1h04
Recommended aircraft: Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
Departure FBO: Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
Arrival FBO: Aérocime — Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ / CVF)
Departure runway: 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
Arrival runway: 537 m — short/restricted strip: crew certification and light jets or turboprops only
Onward helicopter: Courchevel 1850 (direct)

Seasonality & slots

Peak demand December–March (ski season): slots and parking must be booked several days ahead.

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 Courchevel?

About 1h04 block time on a Phenom 300, for 580 km great-circle between LFBD and LFLJ.

Which aircraft suits Bordeaux → Courchevel?

A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 537 m — short/restricted strip: crew certification and light jets or turboprops only.

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?