Lyon Saint-Exupéry is the main airport for the city and the Alps beyond, and it has the runway for any aircraft. Private jet charter at Lyon Saint-Exupéry gives you a 4,000-metre runway, an airport open 24 hours and customs on site.
Prior permission is not required.
Several handlers serve private flights, and Charter-A chooses the right one for your aircraft and your passengers, then arranges the rest. It is the airport we would look at first for a larger group or a long-range aircraft, although Bron may suit a smaller party better.
Flying privately to Lyon Saint-Exupéry
The airport is open 24 hours, and customs is on site around the clock. Prior permission is not required.
The main runway, 17R/35L, is 4,000 metres by 45 metres, and a second runway, 17L/35R, is 2,670 metres. Lyon Airports Executive Handling, part of VINCI Airports, runs the business aviation FBO. Space Executive Handling, Aviapartner for general aviation and Alyzia also serve the airport. Full de-icing is available. Every business jet can use the field. Charter-A arranges the handler. Charter-A arranges the handler and the timings.
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry 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 (384 KB)Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport at a glance
| Location | Aéroport de Lyon-Saint Exupéry, BP 113, 69125 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFLL · IATA LYS |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Rhône), France |
| Nearest city | Lyon |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site, 24 hours |
| Runway | 17R/35L – 4,000 m × 45 m bituminous concrete (17L/35R – 2,670 m × 45 m) |
| Private jets | Yes — all business jets; 4,000 m runway |
| Handling / FBO | Lyon Airports Executive Handling (VINCI Airports) · Space Executive Handling · Aviapartner (general aviation) · Alyzia |
| Private terminal | Business aviation FBO (Lyon Airports Executive Handling); separate general aviation handling also available |
| 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 sits where the Rhône meets the Saône, with a famous food culture, a Renaissance old town and the Beaujolais vineyards on its doorstep. The airport lies around 20 kilometres east-south-east of the city. It is also a common arrival point for the Alps and their ski resorts, with onward transfers that Charter-A can arrange.
Private jet flight times to Lyon Saint-Exupéry
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 405 nm · 750 km | 1 hr 25 min | 1 hr 15 min |
| Manchester | 540 nm · 1,000 km | 1 hr 50 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 | 155 nm · 280 km | 40 min | 35 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 Saint-Exupéry 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 Saint-Exupéry: your questions answered
What runway does Lyon Saint-Exupéry have?
Yes, every business jet can. The main runway is 4,000 metres by 45 metres, and prior permission is not required.
How far is Lyon Saint-Exupéry from Lyon?
The airport is around 20 kilometres east-south-east of Lyon. We confirm the drive for your group at booking.
Who handles private flights at Lyon Saint-Exupéry?
Lyon Airports Executive Handling runs the business aviation FBO, and Space Executive Handling, Aviapartner and Alyzia also serve the airport. Charter-A picks the right one for you.
How long is the flight from London to Lyon Saint-Exupéry by private jet?
About 1 hr 25 min in a light jet and 1 hr 15 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 405 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Lyon–Saint-Exupéry 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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