Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Bucarest ➔ Lyon
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,670 km
Average flight time
~2h 02m
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 Bucarest and Lyon 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
Between Bucarest and Lyon our desk plans 1,650 km in 2h22, midsize jet category. Boarding at Regional Air Support, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Bucarest Băneasa (LRBS)
Bucarest Băneasa (LRBS / BBU) is a major business field at 44.50°N / 26.10°E, Romania. Runway: 3200 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Regional Air Support. Helicopter link: Centre Bucarest.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL)
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS) is a major business field at 45.73°N / 5.08°E, France. Runway: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Sky Valet Lyon. Helicopter link: Alpes / Beaujolais.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,650 km · 891 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h22
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Regional Air Support — Bucarest Băneasa (LRBS / BBU)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Departure runway
- 3200 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Alpes / Beaujolais
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 Bucarest to Lyon?
About 2h22 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,650 km great-circle between LRBS and LFLL.
Which aircraft suits Bucarest → Lyon?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Bucarest Băneasa?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Regional Air Support.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.

