Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Istanbul IGA ➔ Lyon
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~4,680 km
Average flight time
~5h 42m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Istanbul IGA 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
Istanbul IGA → Lyon: 1,964 km, 2h35 block time, departing Istanbul Airport (LTFM) and arriving Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL). The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Lyon Saint-Exupéry (4000 m runway). Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Istanbul Airport (LTFM)
Istanbul Airport (LTFM / IST) is a major business field at 41.26°N / 28.74°E, Turkey. Runway: 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: IGA General Aviation Terminal. Helicopter link: Bosphore / Bebek.
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
- 1,964 km · 1,061 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h35
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- IGA General Aviation Terminal — Istanbul Airport (LTFM / IST)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Departure runway
- 4100 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
International sector Turquie → France: 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 Istanbul IGA to Lyon?
About 2h35 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,964 km great-circle between LTFM and LFLL.
Which aircraft suits Istanbul IGA → Lyon?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy 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 Istanbul Airport?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from IGA General Aviation Terminal.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Turquie → France: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.