Updated June 2026 · France
Private Jet Charter from Lyon
Lyon is France's second corporate aviation market and the natural gateway to the northern Alps. Most heavy and intercontinental movements use Saint-Exupéry (LYS), while Bron (LYN) — five minutes from Part-Dieu — handles the light and mid-size traffic that defines weekday banking and pharma demand. Winter brings a measurable spike to Chambéry, Annecy and Geneva ski-feeder traffic; summer pushes Côte d'Azur and Corsica volume through both airports.
Who flies private from Lyon
- —Banking & insurance (Crédit Agricole, BNP regional)
- —Pharma & biotech (Sanofi Pasteur, Boiron)
- —Luxury / gastronomy (Bocuse network, Tarvel)
Departure airports & FBOs
Lyon-Bron (LYN / LFLY) — 15 min from centre
FBOs: Aéroport Lyon-Bron
Light & mid; 22:30–06:30 curfew.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS / LFLL) — 35 min from centre
FBOs: Sky Valet Lyon
Heavy & ULR; 24/7; required for intercontinental.
Top charter routes from Lyon
| Destination | Flight time | Typical aircraft | One-way (band) |
|---|---|---|---|
| London (Farnborough) | 1h 35m | Citation XLS+ | €14,500–€18,500 |
| Paris (Le Bourget) | 0h 50m | Phenom 300 | €8,500–€11,500 |
| Courchevel | 0h 35m | Pilatus PC-12 | €7,500–€10,500 |
| Nice | 0h 55m | Phenom 300 | €9,500–€12,500 |
| Dubai | 6h 30m | Challenger 650 | €58,000–€75,000 |
A February 2026 Bron–Courchevel PC-12 four-pax peak-Saturday slot cleared at €11,200 — same routing midweek in March was €8,100.
Recommended aircraft from Lyon
Pilatus PC-12
The Lyon–Courchevel/Megève winter standard; only platform that combines short-runway capability with single-pilot economics.
Citation XLS+
Best fit for the Lyon–London/Frankfurt/Geneva weekday banking and pharma pattern.
FAQs — Chartering from Lyon
Bron or Saint-Exupéry — which is closer?
Bron is 15 minutes from Part-Dieu and most central addresses; LYS is 35 minutes. Use Bron unless you need heavy-jet capability or 24/7 operations.
Can I land directly at Courchevel from Lyon?
Yes — LFLJ accepts PC-12, King Air 350 and Citation CJ3+ class with qualified crew. Mid-size jets cannot land Courchevel.
Are there French civil aviation taxes I should know about?
Yes — the French solidarity tax (TSBA) applies to most departures from French airports and is included in our fixed quotes.
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