Private Jet Charter

Private Jet : Valence ➔ Lyon

Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.

Estimated distance

~2,320 km

Average flight time

~2h 50m

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 Valence 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 LEVC – LFLL is 829 km of direct routing, flown in 1h21 on a Citation XLS+. Boarding at Executive Aviation Valencia, private-lounge processing and direct taxi to the holding point. Onward helicopter transfer available to Alpes / Beaujolais.

Departure and arrival airports

Valencia Airport (LEVC)

On the departure side, Valencia Airport (LEVC) serves Valence from 39.49°N / 0.48°W. The general-aviation terminal is run by Executive Aviation Valencia; 3215 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Helicopter onward leg to Centre Valence.

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: 829 km · 448 NM
Estimated block time: 1h21
Recommended aircraft: Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
Departure FBO: Executive Aviation Valencia — Valencia Airport (LEVC / VLC)
Arrival FBO: Sky Valet Lyon — Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LFLL / LYS)
Departure runway: 3215 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 Valence to Lyon?

About 1h21 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 829 km great-circle between LEVC and LFLL.

Which aircraft suits Valence → 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 Valencia Airport?

Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Executive Aviation Valencia.

What about customs and formalities?