Private charter between Bordeaux and Lyon starts at US$8,000 aboard a very light jet.
Private jet charter from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS), and from Lyon (LYS) back to Bordeaux (BOD).
The straight-line distance between Bordeaux and Lyon is about 465 km (289 miles), or 251 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Bordeaux and Lyon, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 00m | 54 min – 1h 06m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 20m | 1h 12m – 1h 28m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 03m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 01m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 00m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 00m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 58 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 56 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 20m | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 16m | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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.
Every Bordeaux–Lyon quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Bordeaux, France: Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 06:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux → Lyon | 17 | 57 min | 44 min | Cessna Citation Mustang (8), Socata TBM-700A/B/C (3), Hawker BEECHCRAFT Hawker 750/850 (1), Learjet 45 (1) |
| Lyon → Bordeaux | 35 | 57 min | — | Cessna Citation Mustang (20), Socata TBM-700A/B/C (5), Piaggio Avanti (3), Dassault Falcon 900 (1) |
52 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFBD / BOD | LFLL / LYS |
| Longest hard runway | 10,171 ft | 13,124 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 162 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 Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 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: Aérodrome d'Arcachon-La Teste-de-Buch (4,416 ft, 41 km) · Aérodrome de Bordeaux-Léognan-Saucats (2,625 ft, 17 km) · Aérodrome d'Andernos · Lesparre St Laurent Medoc 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)
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Bordeaux–Lyon when the time is right.
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 465 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
The Bordeaux to Lyon route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 03m in the air over 465 km (289 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Bordeaux–Lyon charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Bordeaux–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.
