Private charter between Lyon and Marseille starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) and Marseille to Lyon — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Lyon to Marseille is roughly 255 kilometres — 158 miles, or 137 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Lyon–Marseille spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 45 min | 41 min – 50 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 55 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 52 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 45 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 44 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Lyon–Marseille moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
Marseille, France: Marseille Provence Airport, Le Castellet Airport and Avignon Caumont airport.
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | Marseille Provence Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFLL / LYS | LFML / MRS |
| Longest hard runway | 13,124 ft | 11,483 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 821 ft | 74 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Lyon to Marseille can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has 13,124 ft and Marseille Provence Airport 11,483 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 255 km.
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) · Le Castellet Airport (5,069 ft, 51 km) · Avignon Caumont airport (6,168 ft, 58 km) · Aix Les Milles airport (4,934 ft, 15 km) · Edgar Soumille Airfield (3,937 ft, 66 km)
Pets are welcome on every Lyon–Marseille charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Lyon–Marseille quote requests within 60 minutes.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
The Lyon to Marseille route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 55 min gate to gate over 255 km (158 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Lyon–Marseille charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Marseille to Lyon runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
