Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Cannes ➔ Lyon
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~300 km
Average flight time
~0h 22m
Recommended aircraft
Light Jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Cannes 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
The Cannes – Lyon sector links Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) over 285 km great-circle, about 0h41 airborne in a Phenom 300. Boarding at Sky Valet Cannes, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. A helicopter connection to Alpes / Beaujolais can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD)
Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD / CEQ) is a niche luxury field at 43.54°N / 6.95°E, France. Runway: 1620 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Business-aviation handling: Sky Valet Cannes. Helicopter link: Cannes Croisette.
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
- 285 km · 154 NM
- Estimated block time
- 0h41
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Cannes — Cannes Mandelieu (LFMD / CEQ)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Departure runway
- 1620 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- 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 Cannes to Lyon?
About 0h41 block time on a Phenom 300, for 285 km great-circle between LFMD and LFLL.
Which aircraft suits Cannes → Lyon?
A Phenom 300 (Light 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 Cannes Mandelieu?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Valet Cannes.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.