Private charter between Lyon and Geneva starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Lyon (LYN) to Geneva (GVA), and from Geneva (GVA) back to Lyon (LYN).
Lyon and Geneva lie approximately 106 km apart (66 mi / 57 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$13,500 for a one-way charter between Lyon and Geneva, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
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. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (EUR) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | €7,400 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 33 min | 30 min – 36 min | €8,800 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 36 min | €7,400 – €10,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 36 min | €8,400 – €11,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (EUR) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 33 min | €8,800 – €13,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 32 min | €9,800 – €14,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 32 min | €11,000 – €15,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
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.
On Lyon–Geneva, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
Geneva, Switzerland: Geneva International Airport, Annecy Meythet airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 10:00 UTC.
Lyon→Geneva runs about 5 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon → Geneva | 48 | 24 min | 15 min | Pilatus PC-12 (9), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (7), Cessna Citation Mustang (5), Cessna Citation CJ3 (4) |
| Geneva → Lyon | 20 | 19 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (7), Cessna Citation Mustang (2), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (2), Beech Beechjet (2) |
68 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
68 business-aviation flights were tracked between Lyon and Geneva from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 1.3 a week, on 58 separate days.
77% were jets and 23% turboprops. 48 flights set out from the Lyon side and 20 from the Geneva side.
Busiest full month: December 2025 (15 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Monday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Lyon | Lyon Bron Airport (LYN) – 40 flights; Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) – 23 flights; Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport (EBU) – 3 flights; Mâcon-Charnay Airfield – 2 flights |
| Geneva | Geneva International Airport (GVA) – 60 flights; Annemasse Airfield – 7 flights; Montricher Airfield – 1 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.
| Lyon Bron Airport | Geneva International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFLY / LYN | LSGG / GVA |
| Longest hard runway | 5,971 ft | 12,795 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 659 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,471 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,667 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,971 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,567 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,771 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,047 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,071 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,277 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,971 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,767 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,471 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,847 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,771 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,347 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,471 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,567 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,693 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,517 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,771 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,767 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 395 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,467 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,041 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,793 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,071 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,279 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,087 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 531 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 671 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,667 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,181 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,267 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 29 ft short |
14,260 km 14,127 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 171 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,979 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 29 ft short |
12,960 km 12,827 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,171 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,812 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: 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) · Annecy Meythet airport (5,348 ft, 34 km) · Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (6,628 ft, 69 km) · Annemasse Airfield (4,265 ft, 13 km) · Bellegarde-Vouvray Airfield (2,200 ft, 27 km)
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.
Choose your wheels-up time — Lyon–Geneva runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Demand on Lyon–Geneva comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$13,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 36 min gate to gate across the 106 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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 Lyon–Geneva departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Lyon–Geneva 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.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 68 business-aviation flights between Lyon and Geneva – about 1.3 a week, flown on 58 different days. Monday was the busiest day of the week and December 2025 the busiest full month (15 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used Lyon Bron Airport (LYN) – 40 flights; Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) – 23 flights; Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport (EBU) – 3 flights; Mâcon-Charnay Airfield – 2 flights on the Lyon side, and Geneva International Airport (GVA) – 60 flights; Annemasse Airfield – 7 flights; Montricher Airfield – 1 flights on the Geneva side.
77% of the tracked flights were jets and 23% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Pilatus PC-12.
