Private charter between BRISTOL and Nashville starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from BRISTOL (TRI) to Nashville (BNA), and from Nashville (BNA) back to BRISTOL (TRI).
As the crow flies, BRISTOL to Nashville is roughly 385 kilometres — 239 miles, or 208 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from BRISTOL to Nashville (and Nashville to BRISTOL) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$13,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 10m | 1h 03m – 1h 17m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 10m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 06m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 56 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 55 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 54 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Several variables shape what you pay for a BRISTOL–Nashville charter: the distance and prevailing winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, handling and landing fees at both airports, and the specific aircraft confirmed against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
BRISTOL, United States: Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport, Elizabethton Municipal Airport, Virginia Highlands Airport, Greeneville Municipal Airport and Lonesome Pine Airport.
Nashville, United States: Nashville International Airport, Smyrna Airport, John C Tune Airport, Music City Executive Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport and Springfield Robertson County Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 19:00 UTC.
BRISTOL→Nashville runs about 8 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL → Nashville | 51 | 50 min | 38 min | Dassault Falcon 2000 (6), Cessna Citation CJ3 (5), Cessna Citation XLS (5), Beech Beechjet (4) |
| Nashville → BRISTOL | 38 | 42 min | — | Eclipse 550 (4), Learjet 45 (3), Cessna Citation CJ3 (3), Cessna Citation XLS (3) |
89 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
89 business-aviation flights were tracked between BRISTOL and Nashville from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.7 a week, on 72 separate days.
85% were jets and 15% turboprops. 51 flights set out from the BRISTOL side and 38 from the Nashville side.
Busiest full month: September 2025 (20 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Tuesday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| BRISTOL | Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) – 74 flights; Elizabethton Municipal Airport – 15 flights |
| Nashville | Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 55 flights; John C Tune Airport – 34 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport | Nashville International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KTRI / TRI | KBNA / BNA |
| Longest hard runway | 8,000 ft | 11,030 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 1,519 ft | 599 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for BRISTOL to Nashville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport has 8,000 ft and Nashville International Airport 11,030 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 385 km.
Alternates within range: Elizabethton Municipal Airport (5,001 ft, 24 km) · Virginia Highlands Airport (5,500 ft, 41 km) · Greeneville Municipal Airport (6,300 ft, 48 km) · Lonesome Pine Airport (5,131 ft, 58 km) · Smyrna Airport (8,038 ft, 19 km) · John C Tune Airport (6,001 ft, 20 km) · Music City Executive Airport (6,300 ft, 37 km) · Lebanon Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 33 km)
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart BRISTOL–Nashville when the time is right.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 1h 10m to your destination. That's the full journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
The BRISTOL to Nashville route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 10m gate to gate across the 385 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 BRISTOL–Nashville 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.
Of course: Nashville to BRISTOL runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 89 business-aviation flights between BRISTOL and Nashville – about 1.7 a week, flown on 72 different days. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week and September 2025 the busiest full month (20 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) – 74 flights; Elizabethton Municipal Airport – 15 flights on the BRISTOL side, and Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 55 flights; John C Tune Airport – 34 flights on the Nashville side.
85% of the tracked flights were jets and 15% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation XLS.
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