Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Faro ➔ Lyon

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~8,210 km

Average flight time

~10h 01m

Recommended aircraft

Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)

Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Faro 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 Faro and Lyon our desk plans 1,455 km in 2h07, midsize jet category. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Lyon Saint-Exupéry (4000 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Alpes / Beaujolais.

Departure and arrival airports

Faro Algarve (LPFR)

On the departure side, Faro Algarve (LPFR) serves Faro from 37.01°N / 7.97°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Executive Aviation Faro; 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Quinta do Lago / Vilamoura.

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: 1,455 km · 785 NM
Estimated block time: 2h07
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Executive Aviation Faro — Faro Algarve (LPFR / FAO)
Arrival FBO: Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
Departure runway: 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
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 Faro to Lyon?

About 2h07 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,455 km great-circle between LPFR and LFLL.

Which aircraft suits Faro → 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 Faro Algarve?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Executive Aviation Faro.

What about customs and formalities?