Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : London ➔ Lyon
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~740 km
Average flight time
~0h 54m
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 London 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
London → Lyon: 751 km, 1h15 block time, departing London Farnborough (EGLF) and arriving Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL). Boarding at TAG Farnborough, 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
London Farnborough (EGLF)
On the departure side, London Farnborough (EGLF) serves London from 51.27°N / 0.77°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by TAG Farnborough; 2440 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to London Heliport (Battersea).
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
- 751 km · 406 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h15
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- TAG Farnborough — London Farnborough (EGLF / FAB)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Departure runway
- 2440 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
International sector Royaume-Uni → 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 London to Lyon?
About 1h15 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 751 km great-circle between EGLF and LFLL.
Which aircraft suits London → 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 London Farnborough?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from TAG Farnborough.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Royaume-Uni → France: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.

