Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Bordeaux ➔ Prague
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,270 km
Average flight time
~1h 33m
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 Prague 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 Prague Václav Havel (LKPR) removes connections entirely: 1,266 km non-stop in 1h53. Departure handling is provided by Sky Valet Bordeaux; the 3715 m arrival runway at Prague Václav Havel drives aircraft selection. Onward helicopter transfer available to Malá Strana / Karlovy Vary.
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.
Prague Václav Havel (LKPR)
On the arrival side, Prague Václav Havel (LKPR) serves Prague from 50.10°N / 14.26°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by ABS Jets Prague; 3715 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Malá Strana / Karlovy Vary.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,266 km · 684 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h53
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Bordeaux — Bordeaux Mérignac (LFBD / BOD)
- Arrival FBO
- ABS Jets Prague — Prague Václav Havel (LKPR / PRG)
- Departure runway
- 3100 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Arrival runway
- 3715 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Malá Strana / Karlovy Vary
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 Prague?
About 1h53 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,266 km great-circle between LFBD and LKPR.
Which aircraft suits Bordeaux → Prague?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3715 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.

