Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Bordeaux ➔ Madrid Barajas
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~990 km
Average flight time
~1h 12m
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 Madrid Barajas 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 – Madrid Barajas sector links Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD) over 537 km great-circle, about 1h00 airborne in a Phenom 300. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Bordeaux. A helicopter connection to Salamanca / La Moraleja 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.
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD)
Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD / MAD) is a major business field at 40.47°N / 3.56°W, Spain. Runway: 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Executive Aviation Madrid. Helicopter link: Salamanca / La Moraleja.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 537 km · 290 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h00
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Arrival FBO
- Executive Aviation Madrid — Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD / MAD)
- Departure runway
- 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Salamanca / La Moraleja
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 Madrid Barajas?
About 1h00 block time on a Phenom 300, for 537 km great-circle between LFBD and LEMD.
Which aircraft suits Bordeaux → Madrid Barajas?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4350 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.

