Private charter between Ajaccio and Lyon starts at US$9,500 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS), and from Lyon (LYS) back to Ajaccio (AJA).
Ajaccio and Lyon lie approximately 517 km apart (321 mi / 279 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Ajaccio to Lyon (and Lyon to Ajaccio) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$22,500 for a light jet such as the Cessna Citation CJ3+. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 07m | 1h 00m – 1h 14m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 04m | 58 min – 1h 10m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 07m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 05m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 04m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 04m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 02m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 00m | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
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.
Jet charter costs between Ajaccio and Lyon are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Ajaccio, France: Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport, Figari Sud-Corse Airport and Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport.
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
| Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFKJ / AJA | LFLL / LYS |
| Longest hard runway | 7,897 ft | 13,124 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 18 ft | 821 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Ajaccio to Lyon can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Ajaccio Napoléon Bonaparte airport has 7,897 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 517 km.
Alternates within range: Figari Sud-Corse Airport (8,136 ft, 53 km) · Calvi Sainte Catherine Airport (7,579 ft, 67 km) · Propriano Airport (4,593 ft, 30 km) · Aérodrome de Corte (3,084 ft, 52 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)
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Ajaccio–Lyon quote requests within 60 minutes.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Ajaccio–Lyon when the time is right.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Ajaccio–Lyon trip to about 1h 07m gate to gate.
Demand on Ajaccio–Lyon comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 07m gate to gate across the 517 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 Ajaccio–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 Ajaccio runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
