Private Jet Paris to Madeira

Paris and Madeira are separated by 1,304 nautical miles, a sector flown from either Le Bourget or Orly depending on the traveller’s preference, and well matched to the super mid-size jets that make up the bulk of this route’s traffic, among them the Bombardier Challenger 350 and Gulfstream G280. Both aircraft complete the crossing in around three hours, cruising near 45,000 feet above the weather systems that regularly move across the Bay of Biscay in winter, and both offer a stand-up cabin that makes a difference on a flight long enough to want to move around during the journey, along with enough baggage space for a proper week’s stay rather than hand luggage alone. Madeira has held a particular appeal for French travellers since the island’s wine first found favour at the French court centuries ago, a history still visible in Funchal’s old town, where family-run lodges continue to age fortified wine much as they always have. Beyond the capital, the island’s volcanic interior offers laurel forest recognised by UNESCO as one of the last significant remnants of a vegetation type once widespread across southern Europe, threaded by levada footpaths that provide some of the more distinctive walking in the Atlantic. Cabo Girao, among the highest sea cliffs in Europe, offers a dramatic viewpoint just outside Funchal, with a glass-floored platform that lets visitors look straight down to the water. This pairing suits Parisian families seeking a reliable winter escape without the long-haul commitment of the Caribbean, as well as second-home owners on the island. Flying privately from Paris removes the connection through Lisbon a scheduled itinerary would otherwise require.