Charter Lyon to Pau privately from US$9,500, about 1h 06m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Lyon (LYS) to Pau (PUF) and Pau to Lyon — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Lyon to Pau is roughly 508 kilometres — 316 miles, or 274 nautical miles.
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Expect US$9,500 – US$22,500 for a one-way charter between Lyon and Pau, depending on the aircraft — a very light jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. With seating for 6-8, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 1h 03m | 57 min – 1h 09m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 06m | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 05m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 1h 03m | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 1h 03m | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 1h 02m | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 59 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
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.
The guide range for Lyon–Pau is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Lyon, France: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport, Lyon Bron Airport, Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport, Saint-Étienne-Bouthéon Airport and Chambéry Aix les Bains airport.
Pau, France: Pau Pyrénées Airport and Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport.
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | Pau Pyrénées Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | LFLL / LYS | LFBP / PUF |
| Longest hard runway | 13,124 ft | 8,202 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 821 ft | 616 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Lyon to Pau can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport has 13,124 ft and Pau Pyrénées Airport 8,202 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 508 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) · Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (9,843 ft, 40 km) · Oloron Herrere Airfield · Aire-sur-l'Adour Airfield (3,281 ft, 39 km) · Aérodrome de Tarbes Laloubère
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Lyon–Pau sector leaves when you do.
Lyon–Pau is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$9,500 – US$22,500 one-way — from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 06m gate to gate across the 508 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Very Light Jet, Light Jet. We lead with a very light jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Lyon–Pau 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.
