Fly private between Birmingham and Lyon from US$10,500 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
We fly Birmingham (BHX) ⇄ Lyon (LYS) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Birmingham and Lyon lie approximately 898 km apart (558 mi / 485 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Birmingham–Lyon spans US$10,500 – US$31,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 31m | 1h 22m – 1h 40m | €20,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 31m | €20,000 – €29,000 (~US$22,000 – US$31,000) | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 31m | €22,000 – €32,000 (~US$24,000 – US$34,000) | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 27m | €25,000 – €34,000 (~US$26,500 – US$37,000) | 8-10 |
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. Currency conversion is approximate.
What determines the price between Birmingham 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.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Birmingham, United Kingdom: Birmingham Airport, Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome and East Midlands Airport.
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
| Birmingham Airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | EGBB / BHX | LFLL / LYS |
| Longest hard runway | 10,013 ft | 13,124 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 327 ft | 821 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Birmingham to Lyon can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Birmingham Airport has 10,013 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 898 km.
Alternates within range: Bruntingthorpe Aerodrome (9,842 ft, 42 km) · East Midlands Airport (9,495 ft, 51 km) · Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport (3,878 ft, 35 km) · Tatenhill Airfield (3,904 ft, 40 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)
See the guide range — US$10,500 – US$31,000 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Pets are welcome on every Birmingham–Lyon charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Birmingham–Lyon is a frequently chartered international sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,500 – US$31,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 31m gate to gate over 898 km (558 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Birmingham–Lyon charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Birmingham–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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