Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Lyon ➔ Athènes
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,780 km
Average flight time
~2h 10m
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 Lyon and Athènes 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 Lyon and Athènes our desk plans 1,780 km in 2h23, heavy jet category. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Lyon Saint-Exupéry (4000 m) and alternate fuel are validated. A helicopter connection to Mykonos / Santorin can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL)
On the departure side, Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) serves Lyon from 45.73°N / 5.08°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sky Valet Lyon; 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Alpes / Beaujolais.
Athènes (LGAV)
Athènes (LGAV / ATH) is a major business field at 37.94°N / 23.94°E, Greece. Runway: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: GoldAir Handling. Helicopter link: Mykonos / Santorin.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,780 km · 961 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h23
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Arrival FBO
- GoldAir Handling — Athènes (LGAV / ATH)
- Departure runway
- 4000 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
- Mykonos / Santorin
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 Lyon to Athènes?
About 2h23 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,780 km great-circle between LFLL and LGAV.
Which aircraft suits Lyon → Athènes?
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 Lyon Saint-Exupéry?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Valet Lyon.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.