Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Samedan ➔ Faro
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~5,070 km
Average flight time
~6h 11m
Recommended aircraft
Super Midsize / Heavy Jet (Challenger 350, Falcon 2000)
Whether for an urgent business trip or an exclusive leisure flight, our brokers organise your journey between Samedan and Faro 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 LSZS – LPFR is 1,813 km of direct routing, flown in 2h25 on a Falcon 2000LXS. Boarding at Engadin Airport AG, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Onward helicopter transfer available to Quinta do Lago / Vilamoura.
Departure and arrival airports
Engadin Samedan (LSZS)
On the departure side, Engadin Samedan (LSZS) serves Samedan from 46.53°N / 9.88°E. The general-aviation terminal is run by Engadin Airport AG; 1800 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Helicopter onward leg to St. Moritz (direct).
Faro Algarve (LPFR)
Faro Algarve (LPFR / FAO) is a niche luxury field at 37.01°N / 7.97°W, Portugal. Runway: 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty. Business-aviation handling: Executive Aviation Faro. Helicopter link: Quinta do Lago / Vilamoura.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 1,813 km · 979 NM
- Estimated block time
- 2h25
- Recommended aircraft
- Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Engadin Airport AG — Engadin Samedan (LSZS / SMV)
- Arrival FBO
- Executive Aviation Faro — Faro Algarve (LPFR / FAO)
- Departure runway
- 1800 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- Arrival runway
- 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty
- Onward helicopter
- Quinta do Lago / Vilamoura
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Suisse → Portugal: 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 Samedan to Faro?
About 2h25 block time on a Falcon 2000LXS, for 1,813 km great-circle between LSZS and LPFR.
Which aircraft suits Samedan → Faro?
A Falcon 2000LXS (Heavy Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2490 m — heavy and long-range jets without performance penalty.
How fast can we depart from Engadin Samedan?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Engadin Airport AG.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Suisse → Portugal: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.