Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Saint-Tropez ➔ Istanbul
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~1,850 km
Average flight time
~2h 15m
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 Saint-Tropez and Istanbul 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 LFTZ – LTBA is 1,853 km of direct routing, flown in 2h28 on a Falcon 2000LXS. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Istanbul Atatürk (3000 m runway). On this short sector a Falcon 2000LXS is the best cost / block-time compromise.
Departure and arrival airports
La Môle (LFTZ)
On the departure side, La Môle (LFTZ) serves Saint-Tropez from 43.20°N / 6.48°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Sky Valet Saint-Tropez; 1180 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days. Helicopter onward leg to Saint-Tropez ville.
Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA)
On the arrival side, Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA) serves Istanbul from 40.98°N / 28.81°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by TAV Private; 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Istanbul / Bosphore.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,853 km · 1,001 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h28
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Sky Valet Saint-Tropez — La Môle (LFTZ / LTT)
- Arrival FBO
- TAV Private — Istanbul Atatürk (LTBA / ISL)
- Departure runway
- 1180 m — light to midsize jets, payload-limited on hot days
- Arrival runway
- 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Centre Istanbul / Bosphore
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector France → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Saint-Tropez to Istanbul?
About 2h28 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,853 km great-circle between LFTZ and LTBA.
Which aircraft suits Saint-Tropez → Istanbul?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 3000 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from La Môle?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Sky Valet Saint-Tropez.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector France → Turquie: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.