Private charter between London and Lyon starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from London (LHR) to Lyon (LYS), and from Lyon (LYS) back to London (LHR).
London and Lyon lie approximately 758 km apart (471 mi / 409 nm) on a direct routing.
From €8,800 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for London–Lyon spans US$9,500 – US$28,000: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a light jet (Cessna Citation CJ3+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 27m | 1h 18m – 1h 36m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 22m | 1h 14m – 1h 30m | €13,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 27m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 25m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 22m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 22m | €13,000 – €18,000 (~US$14,000 – US$19,500) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 20m | €14,000 – €20,000 (~US$15,500 – US$21,500) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 17m | €16,000 – €22,000 (~US$17,000 – US$23,500) | 6-8 |
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.
Every London–Lyon quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. 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:
London, United Kingdom: London Heathrow Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Farnborough Airport and London Stansted Airport.
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — London: London (BQH, LCY), Farnborough, Hampshire (FAB), London, Essex (STN); Lyon: Chassieu, Lyon (LYN), Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS).
Observed traffic makes this a business-week route with a Friday getaway lean: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 08:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Thu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → Lyon | 47 | 74 min | 58 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (7), Bombardier Global 7000/7500 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Pilatus PC-12 (4) |
| Lyon → London | 24 | 76 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (5), Bombardier Challenger 350 (2), Cessna CitationJet (2), Embraer Praetor 600 (2) |
71 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| London Heathrow Airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGLL / LHR | LFLL / LYS |
| Longest hard runway | 12,799 ft | 13,124 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 83 ft | 821 ft |
| Distance from city | 19 km | in the city |
All 19 aircraft we quote for London to Lyon can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. London Heathrow Airport has 12,799 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 758 km.
Alternates within range: London Biggin Hill Airport (5,925 ft, 22 km) · London Gatwick Airport (10,883 ft, 36 km) · Farnborough Airport (8,005 ft, 46 km) · London City Airport (4,948 ft, 17 km) · 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)
Guide pricing on London–Lyon is published clearly: US$9,500 – US$28,000. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every London–Lyon charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
London–Lyon is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$9,500 – US$28,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 27m gate to gate across the 758 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute London–Lyon charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our London–Lyon charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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