Valence-Chabeuil is a weekday airport: staffed Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00, with no access to the airfield outside those hours. If you are looking at private jet charter at Valence-Chabeuil, that is the point that decides the plan.
The runway is 2,100 metres, enough for jets with no weight limit published. Charter-A schedules your flight inside the staffed hours, arranges permission and the customs notice and confirms at booking, subject to availability. If your plans need a weekend or an evening, Charter-A will say so at once and look at other airports. Mid-week daytime flights are where Valence works best.
Flying privately to Valence
The airport is staffed Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00 local, except holidays. Outside those hours only commercial flights are accepted, with 24 hours' notice, and there is no access to the airfield. This is a weekday-only civil operation.
Runway 01/19 is 2,100 by 45 metres, PCN 47, with no weight limit published. Prior permission is required.
Valence–Chabeuil 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 (382 KB)Valence–Chabeuil Airport at a glance
| Location | 360 allée de l'ancien hippodrome, Chabeuil, 26120 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO LFLU · IATA VAF |
| Region | Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Drôme), France |
| Nearest city | Valence |
| Opening hours | Staffed Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00 local, except holidays. Outside these hours commercial flights only, with 24 hours' notice. |
| Customs & immigration | On request – 48 hours' notice |
| Runway | 01/19 – 2,100 m × 45 m paved |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,100 m runway, PCN 47; no weight limit published |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | valenceaeroport.fr |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (valenceaeroport.fr, sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Valence
Valence lies on the Rhône in the Drôme, with the Ardèche hills across the river and the Vercors to the east. It is a useful arrival point for the Rhône valley, between Lyon and Provence. It is a practical arrival for the Drôme and Ardèche and for trips along the valley towards Lyon and Provence.
Private jet flight times to Valence
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 445 nm · 820 km | 1 hr 30 min | 1 hr 20 min |
| Manchester | 580 nm · 1,070 km | 1 hr 55 min | 1 hr 40 min |
| Edinburgh | 735 nm · 1,360 km | 2 hr 20 min | 2 hr |
| Paris | 265 nm · 490 km | 1 hr | 55 min |
| Nice | 125 nm · 230 km | 35 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, Valence is a sector of about 440 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.
Valence: your questions answered
Can a private jet land at Valence-Chabeuil?
Yes, in principle. The runway is 2,100 by 45 metres, PCN 47, and prior permission is required. Charter-A will check your aircraft and arrange permission.
Is Valence-Chabeuil open at weekends?
No. It is a weekday-only civil operation, staffed Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00 local, with no access to the airfield outside those hours. Everything is subject to availability.
Does Valence-Chabeuil have customs?
Customs is on request with 48 hours' notice. Charter-A will build this into your schedule and confirm it at booking.
How much notice does Valence-Chabeuil need?
Prior permission is required, and customs needs 48 hours. Charter-A will arrange all notices for you as part of the booking.
How long is the flight from London to Valence by private jet?
About 1 hr 30 min in a light jet and 1 hr 20 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 445 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Valence–Chabeuil Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Valence–Chabeuil 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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