Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Lyon ➔ Istanbul IGA
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~7,130 km
Average flight time
~8h 42m
Recommended aircraft
Heavy Jet (Falcon 7X, Gulfstream G450)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Lyon and Istanbul IGA 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
The Lyon – Istanbul IGA sector links Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) to Istanbul Airport (LTFM) over 1,964 km great-circle, about 2h35 airborne in a Falcon 2000LXS. The flight plan is filed once takeoff performance at Lyon Saint-Exupéry (4000 m) and alternate fuel are validated. Onward helicopter transfer available to Bosphore / Bebek.
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.
Istanbul Airport (LTFM)
On the arrival side, Istanbul Airport (LTFM) serves Istanbul IGA from 41.26°N / 28.74°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by IGA General Aviation Terminal; 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Bosphore / Bebek.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,964 km · 1,061 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h35
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Arrival FBO
- IGA General Aviation Terminal — Istanbul Airport (LTFM / IST)
- Departure runway
- 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 4100 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Onward helicopter
- Bosphore / Bebek
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector France → Turquie: 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 Lyon to Istanbul IGA?
About 2h35 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,964 km great-circle between LFLL and LTFM.
Which aircraft suits Lyon → Istanbul IGA?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4100 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?
International sector France → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.