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.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Bordeaux: Bordeaux (BOD); Lyon: Chassieu, Lyon (LYN), Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS), Andrézieux-Bouthéon, Loire (EBU).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday business corridor: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 08:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux → Lyon | 18 | 56 min | 44 min | Cessna Citation Mustang (9), Socata TBM-700A/B/C (3) |
| Lyon → Bordeaux | 37 | 57 min | — | Cessna Citation Mustang (21), Socata TBM-700A/B/C (5), Piaggio Avanti (3) |
55 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 |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Bordeaux to Lyon can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport has 10,171 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 465 km.
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 gate to gate 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.
