Charter Lyon to Montpellier privately from US$8,000, about 55 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Lyon (LYS) to Montpellier (MPL), and from Montpellier (MPL) back to Lyon (LYS).
The straight-line distance between Lyon and Montpellier is about 255 km (159 miles), or 138 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Lyon and Montpellier, 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
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. | 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 |
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.
On Lyon–Montpellier, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
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.
Montpellier, France: Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport and Béziers Vias airport.
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFLL / LYS | LFMT / MPL |
| Longest hard runway | 13,124 ft | 8,530 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 821 ft | 17 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Lyon to Montpellier can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has 13,124 ft and Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport 8,530 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) · Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (8,005 ft, 42 km) · Béziers Vias airport (5,971 ft, 57 km) · Aérodrome d'Alès Cévennes (4,576 ft, 57 km) · Aérodrome de Montpellier - Candillargues (2,953 ft, 9 km)
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Airline schedules are fixed; yours doesn't have to be. Depart Lyon–Montpellier when the time is right.
No queues, no security theatre. From kerb to cruising altitude in under 20 minutes.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of Lyon and Montpellier.
Demand on Lyon–Montpellier comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
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 (159 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 Lyon–Montpellier departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Montpellier to Lyon runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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