Charter Athens to Lyon privately from US$25,500, about 2h 38m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Athens (ATH) ⇄ Lyon (LYS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Athens and Lyon lie approximately 1,780 km apart (1,106 mi / 961 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$25,500 – US$70,500 for a one-way charter between Athens and Lyon, 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. It seats 7-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 38m | 2h 22m – 2h 54m | €34,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 27m | 2h 12m – 2h 42m | €47,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 38m | €34,000 – €48,000 (~US$37,000 – US$52,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 36m | €38,000 – €53,000 (~US$40,500 – US$57,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 30m | €41,000 – €58,000 (~US$44,500 – US$62,500) | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 27m | €47,000 – €66,000 (~US$50,500 – US$70,500) | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 27m | €52,000 – €72,000 (~US$55,500 – US$77,500) | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 30m | €56,000 – €79,000 (~US$60,500 – US$84,500) | 9-12 |
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 Athens 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. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Athens, Greece: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and Tatoi Airport.
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LGAV / ATH | LFLL / LYS |
| Longest hard runway | 13,123 ft | 13,124 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 308 ft | 821 ft |
15 of the 16 aircraft we quote for Athens to Lyon use both airfields and fly it non-stop. The exception is the Embraer Phenom 100EV, 45 km short after reserves on a 1,780 km leg — it would need a fuel stop. Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport has 13,123 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.
Alternates within range: Tatoi Airport (5,311 ft, 24 km) · Superior Air Helipad · Evelpidon Heliport · Afidnai Heliport · 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 prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Pets are welcome on every Athens–Lyon charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
The Athens 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$25,500 – US$70,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 38m gate to gate over 1,780 km (1,106 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Athens–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 Athens runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
