Fly private between Lyon and Nice from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Lyon (LYS) ⇄ Nice (NCE) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Lyon to Nice is roughly 285 kilometres — 177 miles, or 154 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Lyon–Nice 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. 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 (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 58 min | 52 min – 1h 04m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 48 min | 43 min – 53 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 58 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 56 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 48 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 47 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 46 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.
On Lyon–Nice, 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.
Nice, France: Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport and Cannes Mandelieu Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Lyon: Chassieu, Lyon (LYN), Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS); Nice: Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 08:00 UTC.
Lyon→Nice runs about 3 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Wed 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 → Nice | 56 | 43 min | 34 min | Cessna Citation Mustang (15), Bombardier Challenger (5), Bombardier Global 7000/7500 (4), Piaggio Avanti (4) |
| Nice → Lyon | 59 | 40 min | — | Cessna Citation Mustang (12), Bombardier Global 6000/6500 (5), Embraer Phenom 300 (5), Piaggio Avanti (3) |
115 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFLL / LYS | LFMN / NCE |
| Longest hard runway | 13,124 ft | 9,721 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 821 ft | 12 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Lyon to Nice can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has 13,124 ft and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport 9,721 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 285 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) · Cannes Mandelieu Airport (5,052 ft, 24 km) · Fayence-Tourrettes Airfield · Valberg Altisurface · Juan-les-Pins Ultralight Seaplane Base
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Demand on Lyon–Nice 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.
Roughly 58 min gate to gate across the 285 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
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–Nice 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.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
