Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Madrid Barajas ➔ Lyon

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

Estimated distance

~8,930 km

Average flight time

~10h 53m

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 Madrid Barajas and Lyon 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 LEMD – LFLL is 912 km of direct routing, flown in 1h27 on a Citation XLS+. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Madrid Barajas. On this short sector a Citation XLS+ is the best cost / block-time compromise.

Departure and arrival airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD)

On the departure side, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD) serves Madrid Barajas from 40.47°N / 3.56°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Executive Aviation Madrid; 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Salamanca / La Moraleja.

Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL)

Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS) is a major business field at 45.73°N / 5.08°E, France. Runway: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Sky Valet Lyon. Helicopter link: Alpes / Beaujolais.

Route data

Great-circle distance: 912 km · 493 NM
Estimated block time: 1h27
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Executive Aviation Madrid — Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (LEMD / MAD)
Arrival FBO: Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
Departure runway: 4350 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
Arrival runway: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
Onward helicopter: Alpes / Beaujolais

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 Madrid Barajas to Lyon?

About 1h27 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 912 km great-circle between LEMD and LFLL.

Which aircraft suits Madrid Barajas → Lyon?

A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 4000 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation.

How fast can we depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Executive Aviation Madrid.

What about customs and formalities?