Private charter between Lexington KY and Nashville starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Lexington KY (LEX) to Nashville (), and from Nashville () back to Lexington KY (LEX).
Lexington KY and Nashville lie approximately 289 km apart (179 mi / 156 nm) on a direct routing.
From US$10,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Lexington KY–Nashville spans US$10,000 – US$13,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 50 min | 45 min – 55 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 59 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 56 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 50 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 49 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 48 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Every Lexington KY–Nashville 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. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Lexington KY, United States: Blue Grass Airport, Lucas Field, Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport, Capital City Airport, Central Kentucky Regional Airport and Stuart Powell Field.
Nashville, United States: Nashville International Airport, Smyrna Airport, John C Tune Airport, Music City Executive Airport, Lebanon Municipal Airport and Springfield Robertson County Airport.
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Lexington KY→Nashville runs about 8 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Mon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington KY → Nashville | 28 | 42 min | 35 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (6), Embraer Phenom 300 (4), Gulfstream G650 (4), Cessna Citation CJ3 (4) |
| Nashville → Lexington KY | 13 | 34 min | — | Cessna Citation CJ3 (4), Gulfstream G650 (3), Bombardier Challenger (3) |
41 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
41 business-aviation flights were tracked between Lexington KY and Nashville from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.8 a week, on 37 separate days.
81% were jets and 19% turboprops. 28 flights set out from the Lexington KY side and 13 from the Nashville side.
Busiest full month: October 2025 (10 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Saturday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Lexington KY | Blue Grass Airport (LEX) – 40 flights; Capital City Airport (FFT) – 1 flights |
| Nashville | John C Tune Airport – 22 flights; Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 19 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| Blue Grass Airport | John C Tune Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KLEX / LEX | KJWN |
| Longest hard runway | 7,004 ft | 6,001 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 979 ft | 495 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Lexington KY to Nashville can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: John C Tune Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,001 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 1 ft to spare. The leg is 289 km.
Alternates within range: Lucas Field (5,488 ft, 18 km) · Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport (5,498 ft, 27 km) · Capital City Airport (5,006 ft, 31 km) · Central Kentucky Regional Airport (5,001 ft, 51 km) · Smyrna Airport (8,038 ft, 19 km) · John C Tune Airport (6,001 ft, 20 km) · Music City Executive Airport (6,300 ft, 37 km) · Lebanon Municipal Airport (5,000 ft, 33 km)
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
Demand on Lexington KY–Nashville comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$13,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 59 min gate to gate over 289 km (179 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Lexington KY–Nashville departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Lexington KY–Nashville charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Nashville to Lexington KY runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 41 business-aviation flights between Lexington KY and Nashville – about 0.8 a week, flown on 37 different days. Saturday was the busiest day of the week and October 2025 the busiest full month (10 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Blue Grass Airport (LEX) – 40 flights; Capital City Airport (FFT) – 1 flights on the Lexington KY side, and John C Tune Airport – 22 flights; Nashville International Airport (BNA) – 19 flights on the Nashville side.
81% of the tracked flights were jets and 19% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Cessna Citation CJ3.
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