Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Budapest ➔ Genève
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 Budapest and Genève 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 LHBP – LSGG is 1,009 km of direct routing, flown in 1h34 on a Citation XLS+. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Genève Cointrin (3900 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Gstaad / Verbier / Courchevel.
Departure and arrival airports
Budapest Ferenc Liszt (LHBP)
On the departure side, Budapest Ferenc Liszt (LHBP) serves Budapest from 47.44°N / 19.26°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Budapest Airport Business Terminal; 3707 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Buda / Lac Balaton.
Genève Cointrin (LSGG)
On the arrival side, Genève Cointrin (LSGG) serves Genève from 46.23°N / 6.10°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Jet Aviation Geneva; 3900 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Gstaad / Verbier / Courchevel.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,009 km · 545 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h34
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Budapest Airport Business Terminal — Budapest Ferenc Liszt (LHBP / BUD)
- Arrival FBO
- Jet Aviation Geneva — Genève Cointrin (LSGG / GVA)
- Departure runway
- 3707 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 3900 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Gstaad / Verbier / Courchevel
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Hongrie → Suisse: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Budapest to Genève?
About 1h34 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,009 km great-circle between LHBP and LSGG.
Which aircraft suits Budapest → Genève?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3900 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.
How fast can we depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Budapest Airport Business Terminal.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Hongrie → Suisse: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.