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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 CodeLYS
ICAO CodeLFLL
Elevation
250 m (821 ft)
Number of runway(s)2
Runway surface(s)Asphalt
Longest runway
4000 m (13124 ft)
Business aviation movements in 2025
1374
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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 flown private aircraft to and from Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport in 2025: Embraer Legacy 600, Bombardier Learjet 45XR and Bombardier Challenger 604.

Embraer Legacy 600 large jet
74
movements
seats
13
speed
843 km/h
455 kts
range
6019 km
3250 NM
Bombardier Learjet 45XR super light jet
70
movements
seats
8
speed
861 km/h
465 kts
range
3389 km
1830 NM
Bombardier Challenger 604 large jet
65
movements
seats
10
speed
867 km/h
468 kts
range
6958 km
3756 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

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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

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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

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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.

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