Charter Amsterdam to Lyon privately from US$9,500, about 1h 25m in the air. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Amsterdam (AMS) to Lyon (LYS), and from Lyon (LYS) back to Amsterdam (AMS).
Amsterdam and Lyon lie approximately 732 km apart (455 mi / 395 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Amsterdam to Lyon (and Lyon to Amsterdam) ranges from US$9,500 for a very light jet like the Embraer Phenom 100EV, up to US$27,500 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. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 25m | 1h 17m – 1h 34m | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | €13,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 25m | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 23m | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 20m | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 20m | €13,000 – €18,000 (~US$13,500 – US$19,000) | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 18m | €14,000 – €20,000 (~US$15,000 – US$21,000) | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 1h 15m | €15,000 – €21,000 (~US$16,000 – US$23,000) | 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.
What determines the price between Amsterdam and Lyon? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Lelystad Airport and Rotterdam The Hague Airport.
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 08:00 UTC.
Lyon→Amsterdam runs about 4 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam → Lyon | 11 | 71 min | 64 min | Cessna Citation XLS (3), Dassault Falcon 2000 (2), Dassault Falcon 8X (1), Raytheon Premier 1 (1) |
| Lyon → Amsterdam | 12 | 75 min | — | Bombardier Global 5000/5500 (1), Bombardier Global 7000/7500 (1), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (1), Cessna Citation CJ3 (1) |
23 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EHAM / AMS | LFLL / LYS |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 13,124 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | -11 ft | 821 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Lelystad Airport (8,858 ft, 53 km) · Rotterdam The Hague Airport (7,218 ft, 45 km) · De Kooy Airfield / Den Helder Naval Air Station (4,183 ft, 68 km) · Hilversum 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)
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Amsterdam to Lyon.
Pets are welcome on every Amsterdam–Lyon charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Every aircraft and crew we place is from a certified, audited operator. You fly with professionals, not unknowns.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Amsterdam–Lyon quote requests within 60 minutes.
The Amsterdam to Lyon route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$9,500 – US$27,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 25m airborne across the 732 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Amsterdam–Lyon 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.
Of course: Lyon to Amsterdam runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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