Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Bordeaux ➔ Faro
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~4,040 km
Average flight time
~4h 56m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Bordeaux and Faro 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 LFBD – LPFR is 1,061 km of direct routing, flown in 1h38 on a Citation XLS+. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Bordeaux. A helicopter connection to Quinta do Lago / Vilamoura 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.
Faro Algarve (LPFR)
Faro Algarve (LPFR / FAO) is a niche luxury field at 37.01°N / 7.97°W, Portugal. Runway: 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Executive Aviation Faro. Helicopter link: Quinta do Lago / Vilamoura.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,061 km · 573 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h38
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Arrival FBO
- Executive Aviation Faro — Faro Algarve (LPFR / FAO)
- Departure runway
- 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Quinta do Lago / Vilamoura
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 Faro?
About 1h38 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,061 km great-circle between LFBD and LPFR.
Which aircraft suits Bordeaux → Faro?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
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.