Private Jet Charter
Private Jet : Zurich ➔ Biarritz
Tailor-made charter service. A senior broker reviews your request within 30 minutes.
Estimated distance
~900 km
Average flight time
~1h 06m
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 Zurich and Biarritz 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 LSZH – LFBZ is 902 km of direct routing, flown in 1h26 on a Citation XLS+. The constraint here is rarely range but slot and parking availability at Biarritz Pays Basque (2250 m runway). Onward helicopter transfer available to Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hossegor.
Departure and arrival airports
Zürich Kloten (LSZH)
Zürich Kloten (LSZH / ZRH) is a major business field at 47.46°N / 8.55°E, Switzerland. Runway: 3700 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation. Business-aviation handling: Jet Aviation Zurich. Helicopter link: St. Moritz / Davos.
Biarritz Pays Basque (LFBZ)
Biarritz Pays Basque (LFBZ / BIQ) is a niche luxury field at 43.47°N / 1.53°W, France. Runway: 2250 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days. Business-aviation handling: Sky Valet Biarritz. Helicopter link: Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hossegor.
Route data
- Great-circle distance
- 902 km · 487 NM
- Estimated block time
- 1h26
- Recommended aircraft
- Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet)
- Departure FBO
- Jet Aviation Zurich — Zürich Kloten (LSZH / ZRH)
- Arrival FBO
- Sky Valet Biarritz — Biarritz Pays Basque (LFBZ / BIQ)
- Departure runway
- 3700 m — ultra-long-range and freighter operations, no runway limitation
- Arrival runway
- 2250 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days
- Onward helicopter
- Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hossegor
Seasonality & slots
Business traffic peaks Monday mornings and Thursday evenings; weekend slots are usually immediate.
Customs & formalities
International sector Suisse → France: 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 Zurich to Biarritz?
About 1h26 block time on a Citation XLS+, for 902 km great-circle between LSZH and LFBZ.
Which aircraft suits Zurich → Biarritz?
A Citation XLS+ (Midsize Jet) is the natural fit. Runway at arrival: 2250 m — midsize and most heavy jets, full fuel on standard days.
How fast can we depart from Zürich Kloten?
Wheels-up is typically possible within 2 to 4 hours subject to slot and crew duty, from Jet Aviation Zurich.
What about customs and formalities?
International sector Suisse → France: GENDEC, APIS and customs pre-notification filed by our operations desk; passports required, visas checked at booking.