Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Madrid ➔ Lyon
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~910 km
Average flight time
~1h 07m
Recommended aircraft
Midsize Jet (Citation XLS, Hawker 900XP)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Madrid 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 LETO – LFLL is 904 km of direct routing, flown in 1h27 on a Citation XLS+. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Lyon Saint-Exupéry (4000 m runway). Firm quote from a senior broker within 30 minutes, 24/7.
Departure and arrival airports
Madrid Torrejón (LETO)
On the departure side, Madrid Torrejón (LETO) serves Madrid from 40.49°N / 3.45°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Gestair Executive Aviation; 4818 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Madrid.
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
- 904 km · 488 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h27
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Gestair Executive Aviation — Madrid Torrejón (LETO / TOJ)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Departure runway
- 4818 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 to Lyon?
About 1h27 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 904 km great-circle between LETO and LFLL.
Which aircraft suits Madrid → 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 Madrid Torrejón?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Gestair Executive Aviation.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.

