Charter a Private Jet to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (IATA: LYS, ICAO: LFLL) serves as the primary international gateway to Lyon and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Located approximately 25 km east of Lyon city centre at 45.7173° N, 5.0725° E, it features two asphalt runways and a dedicated general aviation apron. Executive Handling Lyon and AviaVIP Lyon ensure streamlined ground support and premium experiences for private and corporate flights.

Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport: Key Details

Coordinates (DMS)	45° 43′ 35″ N, 5° 5′ 27″ E
Latitude / Longitude	45.725996, 5.090139
IATA Code	LYS
ICAO Code	LFLL
Elevation	250 m (821 ft)
Number of runway(s)	2
Runway surface(s)	Asphalt
Longest runway	4000 m (13124 ft)
Useful links	Airport website Wikipedia page

Most Common Aircraft Operating from Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport

When choosing a private jet for your journey, a few factors play a crucial role: number of passengers, distance of the flight, airport capabilities, and specific requirements of your journey. Here are the most frequently chartered aircraft models landing at/taking off from Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport in 2025: Cessna Citation CJ1, Cessna Citation CJ2 and Embraer Phenom 100.

Top 3 aircraft models by number of flight movements to and from Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport in 2025
Aircraft model name	Seats	Speed (km/h)	Speed (knots)	Range (km)	Range (NM)
Cessna Citation CJ1	5	698 km/h	377 kts	2076 km	1121 NM
Cessna Citation CJ2	6	754 km/h	407 kts	2463 km	1330 NM
Embraer Phenom 100	4	722 km/h	390 kts	2182 km	1178 NM

FBOs and Ground Services at Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

Executive Handling Lyon

Executive Handling Lyon at Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS/LFLL) provides comprehensive business aviation services, including executive lounge, customs and immigration clearance, conference rooms, wireless internet, shuttle and courtesy car, hangarage, ramp handling, aircraft maintenance, de-icing, GPU and ASU support, Jet A-1 fueling, aircraft cleaning and catering, water and lavatory service, quick-turn assistance, cargo handling, and pilot’s lounge; located on the airport’s GA apron and operating 24/7.

AviaVIP FBO Lyon

AviaVIP Lyon at Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS/LFLL) is part of Europe’s largest handling network, offering executive lounge access, conference facilities, wireless internet, VIP concierge, hangarage, ramp handling, Jet A-1 fueling, aircraft cleaning and catering, de-icing, GPU and ASU support, water and lavatory service, cargo handling, and crew and passenger transportation; situated on the GA apron with personalised 24/7 availability.

VIP Lounges available at Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

Confluence Lounge

The VIP lounges in Terminal 1 of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport offer a serene retreat whilst waiting for your flight, featuring top-of-the-range catering options, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi (showers are temporarily unavailable). Tickets are non-nominative, valid for twelve months from the date and time of purchase, and may be booked up until the day of departure, granting access to either lounge in the reserved area of Terminal

Mont Blanc Lounge

The Mont Blanc lounge boasts a modern, warm décor and is situated at boarding gate C (Place des Lumières) on the first floor beyond border control, exclusively for non-Schengen departures. It welcomes guests daily from 08:30, with extended hours on Fridays until 21:45 and varying closing times throughout the week. The Confluence lounge provides a quiet space to relax or work and is located at Place des Lumières for passengers bound for Schengen destinations, opening from 04:30 until late evening every day, ensuring early-morning travellers and those on later flights can unwind before departure.

AviaVIP Executive Lounge

AviaVIP Executive Lounge offers plush seating, refreshments, high-speed Wi-Fi, private workstations, and concierge services; accessible to AviaVIP clients and via day-pass.