Most visitors to Lyon land at Saint-Exupéry, but private jet charter at Lyon-Bron offers a closer airport that is given over to business aviation. It suits light and mid-size jets on an 1,820-metre runway, with an FBO terminal on site.
The airport lies close to Lyon centre, and Lyon Airports Executive Handling, part of VINCI Airports, handles private flights.
Charter-A will tell you at the quote stage whether Bron or Saint-Exupéry suits your aircraft and your plans. Charter-A arranges the handling and the customs notice for you. Bron suits a day of meetings in the city.
Flying privately to Lyon Bron
The terminal is open daily 07:00 to 20:00 local. The control tower runs until 22:30 on weekdays and 21:00 at weekends and on holidays, and extensions are available on request. Prior permission is required.
Runway 16/34 is 1,820 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 41, with no weight limit published. Handling is mandatory above 3.5 tonnes. Under 3.5 tonnes, parking must be requested at least 12 hours ahead. Customs is on request with 24 hours' notice, and immigration is coordinated with Lyon Saint-Exupéry.
Lyon-Bron airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Lyon-Bron Airport at a glance
| Location | 1 avenue Louis Mouillard, Bron, 69500 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFLY · IATA LYN |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Rhône), France |
| Nearest city | Lyon |
| Opening hours | Terminal daily 07:00–20:00 local. Control tower to 22:30 on weekdays, 21:00 at weekends and holidays; extensions on request. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 24 hours' notice |
| Runway | 16/34 – 1,820 m × 45 m paved |
| Private jets | Yes — 1,820 m runway, PCN 41; no weight limit published |
| Handling / FBO | Lyon Airports Executive Handling (VINCI Airports) |
| Private terminal | Airport devoted to business aviation, close to Lyon centre; FBO terminal on site |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | businessaviation.lyonaeroports.com |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (businessaviation.lyonaeroports.com, sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Lyon
Lyon is a city of two rivers, a Renaissance old town, traboules and a famous food culture, with the Beaujolais vineyards and the Alps within reach. It is a major business and trade-fair centre. Bron is close to the city, which makes it practical for a day of meetings. Charter-A can arrange transfers.
Private jet flight times to Lyon Bron
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 400 nm · 740 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 10 min |
| Manchester | 535 nm · 990 km | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min |
| Edinburgh | 690 nm · 1,280 km | 2 hr 15 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Paris | 220 nm · 410 km | 55 min | 45 min |
| Nice | 160 nm · 290 km | 40 min | 40 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Lyon Bron is a sector of about 400 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Lyon Bron: your questions answered
How long is the runway at Lyon-Bron?
Yes. The runway is 1,820 metres by 45 metres, rated PCN 41, with no weight limit published. Charter-A checks the right aircraft for your route.
Which Lyon airport is best for private jets?
Bron is close to the city and devoted to business aviation. Saint-Exupéry has a longer runway and customs on site. Charter-A advises at the quote stage.
What customs arrangements apply at Lyon-Bron?
On request with 24 hours' notice, and immigration is coordinated with Lyon Saint-Exupéry. We build that into your plan. We confirm the details at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Lyon Bron by private jet?
About 1 hr 25 min in a light jet and 1 hr 10 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 400 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Lyon-Bron Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Lyon-Bron Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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