Fly private between Metz and Lyon from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Metz (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) and Lyon to Metz — timed and priced alike.
Metz and Lyon lie approximately 372 km apart (231 mi / 201 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Metz and Lyon, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 09m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 05m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 55 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 54 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 53 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.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Metz, France: Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport, Chambley airfield, Nancy-Essey Airport and Saarbrücken Airport.
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFJL / ETZ | LFLL / LYS |
| Longest hard runway | 8,202 ft | 13,124 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 870 ft | 821 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Metz to Lyon can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport has 8,202 ft and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport 13,124 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 372 km.
Alternates within range: Chambley airfield (7,874 ft, 28 km) · Nancy-Essey Airport (5,249 ft, 32 km) · Saarbrücken Airport (6,562 ft, 68 km) · Nancy-Malzéville Airfield · 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)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
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 Metz–Lyon when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Metz–Lyon trip to about 1h 09m gate to gate.
Metz–Lyon is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 09m gate to gate over 372 km (231 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Metz–Lyon 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: Lyon to Metz runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
