Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Courchevel ➔ Istanbul
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,870 km
Average flight time
~2h 17m
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 Courchevel and Istanbul 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 Courchevel – Istanbul sector links Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ) to Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA) over 1,857 km great-circle, about 2h28 airborne in a Falcon 2000LXS. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Courchevel. Onward helicopter transfer available to Centre Istanbul / Bosphore.
Departure and arrival airports
Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ)
On the departure side, Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ) serves Courchevel from 45.39°N / 6.63°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Aérocime; 537 m — short/restricted strip: crew certification and light jets or turboprops only. Helicopter onward leg to Courchevel 1850 (direct).
Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA)
On the arrival side, Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA) serves Istanbul from 40.98°N / 28.81°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by TAV Private; 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Istanbul / Bosphore.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,857 km · 1,003 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h28
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Aérocime — Courchevel Altiport (LFLJ / CVF)
- Arrival FBO
- TAV Private — Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)
- Departure runway
- 537 m — short/restricted strip: crew certification and light jets or turboprops only
- Arrival runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Istanbul / Bosphore
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector France → Turquie: 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 Courchevel to Istanbul?
About 2h28 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,857 km great-circle between LFLJ and LTBA.
Which aircraft suits Courchevel → Istanbul?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Courchevel Altiport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Aérocime.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector France → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.