Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Lyon ➔ Budapest
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,100 km
Average flight time
~1h 20m
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 Budapest 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 Budapest our desk plans 1,099 km in 1h41, midsize jet category. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Lyon Saint-Exupéry (4000 m) and alternate fuel are validated. Onward helicopter transfer available to Buda / Lac Balaton.
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.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt (LHBP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt (LHBP / BUD) is a major business field at 47.44°N / 19.26°E, Hungary. Runway: 3707 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Budapest Airport Business Terminal. Helicopter link: Buda / Lac Balaton.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,099 km · 593 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h41
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Arrival FBO
- Budapest Airport Business Terminal — Budapest Ferenc Liszt (LHBP / BUD)
- Departure runway
- 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 3707 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Buda / Lac Balaton
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 Budapest?
About 1h41 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,099 km great-circle between LFLL and LHBP.
Which aircraft suits Lyon → Budapest?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3707 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.