Private charter between Lyon and Zurich starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Lyon (LYS) ⇄ Zurich (ZRH) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Lyon to Zurich is roughly 327 kilometres — 203 miles, or 177 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Lyon–Zurich spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | €7,400 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 51 min | 46 min – 56 min | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 03m | €7,400 – €10,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 00m | €8,400 – €11,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 51 min | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 50 min | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 49 min | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Lyon and Zurich are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
Zurich, Switzerland: Zürich Airport, Buochs Airport and Mollis Airfield.
Observed traffic makes this a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 08:00 UTC.
Lyon→Zurich runs about 6 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Tue is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon → Zurich | 21 | 47 min | 38 min | Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Cessna Citation Latitude (4), Pilatus PC-12 (3), Cessna Citation M2 (3) |
| Zurich → Lyon | 24 | 41 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (5), Cessna Citation XLS (4), Embraer Phenom 300 (3), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (3) |
45 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | Zürich Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFLL / LYS | LSZH / ZRH |
| Longest hard runway | 13,124 ft | 12,139 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 821 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Lyon Bron Airport (5,971 ft, 11 km) · Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (10,007 ft, 44 km) · Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport (7,546 ft, 65 km) · Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (6,628 ft, 62 km) · Buochs Airport (6,561 ft, 55 km) · Mollis Airfield (5,905 ft, 57 km) · Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield (4,232 ft, 57 km) · Neuhausen ob Eck Airfield (4,094 ft, 64 km)
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Lyon and Zurich.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
The Lyon to Zurich route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 03m in the air over 327 km (203 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Lyon–Zurich charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
