Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Rome ➔ Lyon
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~750 km
Average flight time
~0h 55m
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 Rome 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
The Rome – Lyon sector links Rome Ciampino (LIRA) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL) over 744 km great-circle, about 1h15 airborne in a Citation XLS+. We lock slot, handling and fuel before confirming, with positioning computed from the nearest base to Rome. A helicopter connection to Alpes / Beaujolais can be added to the quote.
Departure and arrival airports
Rome Ciampino (LIRA)
On the departure side, Rome Ciampino (LIRA) serves Rome from 41.80°N / 12.59°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sky Services / Argos; 2200 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to Vatican / Centre historique.
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
- 744 km · 402 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h15
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Services / Argos — Rome Ciampino (LIRA / CIA)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
- Departure runway
- 2200 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- 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 Rome to Lyon?
About 1h15 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 744 km great-circle between LIRA and LFLL.
Which aircraft suits Rome → 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 Rome Ciampino?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Services / Argos.
What about customs and formalities?
Intra-Schengen sector: no systematic border control, general-aviation formalities handled by the FBO before wheels-up.