Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Lyon ➔ Nice
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~300 km
Average flight time
~0h 22m
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 Nice 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 – Nice sector links Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) to Nice Côte d'Azur (LFMN) over 285 km great-circle, about 0h41 airborne in a Phenom 300. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Lyon. A helicopter connection to Monaco / Cannes / Saint-Tropez 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.
Nice Côte d'Azur (LFMN)
On the arrival side, Nice Côte d'Azur (LFMN) serves Nice from 43.66°N / 7.21°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Swissport Executive / Sky Valet; 2960 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Monaco / Cannes / Saint-Tropez.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 285 km · 154 NM
- Estimated block time
- 0h41
- Recommended aircraft
- Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Arrival FBO
- Swissport Executive / Sky Valet — Nice Côte d'Azur (LFMN / NCE)
- Departure runway
- 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 2960 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Monaco / Cannes / Saint-Tropez
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 Nice?
About 0h41 block time on a Phenom 300, for 285 km great-circle between LFLL and LFMN.
Which aircraft suits Lyon → Nice?
A Phenom 300 (Light Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2960 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?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.