Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Nice ➔ Lyon

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 Nice 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 LFMN – LFLL is 285 km of direct routing, flown in 0h41 on a Phenom 300. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Lyon Saint-Exupéry (4000 m runway). On this short sector a Phenom 300 is the best cost / block-time compromise.

Departure and arrival airports

Nice Côte d'Azur (LFMN)

Nice Côte d'Azur (LFMN / NCE) is a major business field at 43.66°N / 7.21°E, France. Runway: 2960 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Swissport Executive / Sky Valet. Helicopter link: Monaco / Cannes / Saint-Tropez.

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: 285 km · 154 NM
Estimated block time: 0h41
Recommended aircraft: Phenom 300 (Light Jet)
Departure FBO: Swissport Executive / Sky Valet — Nice Côte d'Azur (LFMN / NCE)
Arrival FBO: Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
Departure runway: 2960 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
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 Nice to Lyon?

About 0h41 block time on a Phenom 300, for 285 km great-circle between LFMN and LFLL.

Which aircraft suits Nice → Lyon?

A Phenom 300 (Light 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 Nice Côte d'Azur?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Swissport Executive / Sky Valet.

What about customs and formalities?