Private charter between Bordeaux and Palermo starts at US$21,000 aboard a midsize jet.
This route runs both ways — Bordeaux (BOD) to Palermo (PMO) and Palermo to Bordeaux — timed and priced alike.
Bordeaux and Palermo lie approximately 1,364 km apart (848 mi / 737 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$21,000 – US$58,000 for a one-way charter between Bordeaux and Palermo, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 06m | 1h 53m – 2h 19m | €28,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 1h 58m | 1h 46m – 2h 10m | €39,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 06m | €28,000 – €39,000 (~US$30,000 – US$42,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 05m | €31,000 – €43,000 (~US$33,000 – US$46,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 00m | €33,000 – €47,000 (~US$36,000 – US$50,500) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 1h 58m | €39,000 – €54,000 (~US$41,500 – US$58,000) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 1h 58m | €42,000 – €60,000 (~US$45,500 – US$64,000) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 00m | €47,000 – €65,000 (~US$50,000 – US$69,500) | 9-12 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Bordeaux and Palermo 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.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Bordeaux, France: Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport.
Palermo, Italy: Falcone–Borsellino Airport and Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi.
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | Falcone–Borsellino Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFBD / BOD | LICJ / PMO |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 10,912 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 162 ft | 65 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Bordeaux to Palermo can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport has 10,171 ft and Falcone–Borsellino Airport 10,912 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 1,364 km.
Alternates within range: Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (4,416 ft, 41 km) · Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats (2,625 ft, 17 km) · Aérodrome d'Andernos · Lesparre St Laurent Medoc Airfield · Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (8,852 ft, 60 km) · Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport (4,016 ft, 21 km) · Aviosuperficie Bovarella · Aviosuperficie Fly Team Paceco (TPPAC)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Bordeaux–Palermo when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Bordeaux–Palermo trip to about 2h 06m gate to gate.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
The Bordeaux to Palermo route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$21,000 – US$58,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 2h 06m gate to gate across the 1,364 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Bordeaux–Palermo departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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.
