Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Lyon ➔ Faro

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~3,490 km

Average flight time

~4h 15m

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 Lyon and Faro 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

Sector LFLL – LPFR is 1,455 km of direct routing, flown in 2h07 on a Citation XLS+. Boarding at Sky Valet Lyon, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.

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.

Faro Algarve (LPFR)

Faro Algarve (LPFR / FAO) is a niche luxury field at 37.01°N / 7.97°W, Portugal. Runway: 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Executive Aviation Faro. Helicopter link: Quinta do Lago / Vilamoura.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 1,455 km · 785 NM
Estimated block time: 2h07
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
Arrival FBO: Executive Aviation Faro — Faro Algarve (LPFR / FAO)
Departure runway: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
Arrival runway: 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
Onward helicopter: Quinta do Lago / Vilamoura

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 Faro?

About 2h07 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 1,455 km great-circle between LFLL and LPFR.

Which aircraft suits Lyon → Faro?

A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.

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?