Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Francfort ➔ Lyon
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~560 km
Average flight time
~0h 41m
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 Francfort 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 Francfort and Lyon our desk plans 540 km in 1h01, light jet category. Departure handling is provided by Hahn Air Business Lines; the 4000 m arrival runway at Lyon Saint-Exupéry drives aircraft selection. A helicopter connection to Alpes / Beaujolais can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE)
On the departure side, Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE) serves Francfort from 49.96°N / 8.65°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Hahn Air Business Lines; 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Francfort.
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
- 540 km · 292 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h01
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Hahn Air Business Lines — Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE / QEF)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Departure runway
- 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot 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 Francfort to Lyon?
About 1h01 block time on a Phenom 300, for 540 km great-circle between EDFE and LFLL.
Which aircraft suits Francfort → 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 Francfort Egelsbach?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Hahn Air Business Lines.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.

