Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Lyon ➔ Francfort
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~560 km
Average flight time
~0h 41m
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 Lyon and Francfort 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
Chartering privately between Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) and Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE) removes connections entirely: 540 km non-stop in 1h01. Boarding at Sky Valet Lyon, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. On this short sector a Phenom 300 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.
Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE)
Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE / QEF) is a major business field at 49.96°N / 8.65°E, Germany. Runway: 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Business-aviation handling: Hahn Air Business Lines. Helicopter link: Centre Francfort.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 540 km · 292 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h01
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Arrival FBO
- Hahn Air Business Lines — Francfort Egelsbach (EDFE / QEF)
- Departure runway
- 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Francfort
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 Francfort?
About 1h01 block time on a Phenom 300, for 540 km great-circle between LFLL and EDFE.
Which aircraft suits Lyon → Francfort?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 1400 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days.
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.