Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Budapest ➔ Lyon
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,100 km
Average flight time
~1h 20m
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 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
Chartering privately between Budapest Ferenc Liszt (LHBP) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) removes connections entirely: 1,099 km non-stop in 1h41. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Budapest. A helicopter connection to Alpes / Beaujolais can be added to the quote.
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.
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
- 1,099 km · 593 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h41
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Budapest Airport Business Terminal — Budapest Ferenc Liszt (LHBP / BUD)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Departure runway
- 3707 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 Budapest to Lyon?
About 1h41 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,099 km great-circle between LHBP and LFLL.
Which aircraft suits Budapest → 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 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?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.