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Lyon is the economic capital of the Rhône-Alpes corridor and France’s second largest business metropolis. Its airport Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (LYS) has a dedicated general aviation terminal with private handling, 30 minutes from Part-Dieu — the corporate headquarters district (Sanofi, GL Events, bioMérieux, Infopro). By private jet, Lyon is also the natural base for Alpine ski resorts: Courchevel and Chambéry are 1h30 by road from LYS.
flight_takeoffBook a flightThe private jet clientele in Lyon is dominated by executives from the pharmaceutical and biotech industries of the Gerland cluster, chemical groups (Arkema, Bluestar) and families from the historic silk trade who have moved into finance and luxury real estate. Lyon connects to Paris, Geneva and Barcelona aboard a Phenom 300E or Citation XLS+, and to London or Frankfurt for board meetings.
Gastronomically, Lyon is without equal in France — the city of bouchons and Paul Bocuse, with 23 Michelin-starred restaurants including Paul Bocuse (3 stars since 1965), Takao Takano and Têtedoie with panoramic views over the Saône. Vieux-Lyon (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Presqu’île offer a rich cultural experience in just a few hours.
Practical Information
- Airport: Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (LYS) — GA terminal, 30 min from Part-Dieu
- Skiing: Courchevel 1h30 | Méribel 1h45 | Chamonix 1h30
- Hotels: InterContinental Lyon, Cour des Loges, Villa Florentine
- Gastronomy: Paul Bocuse, Mère Brazier, Takao Takano, Têtedoie
- Industry: Pharma/biotech, chemicals, textiles, logistics
- Best season: April–June and September–November
Airports in Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS)
Second largest private aviation airport in France. Business terminal on the north side of the tarmac.
Lyon-Bron (LYN)
Aérodrome de Lyon-Bron, au cœur de la métropole. Idéal pour les jets légers souhaitant un accès rapide au centre-ville.
Airport locations in Lyon
Routes available from Lyon
Private jet prices to Lyon
| Operator | Availability | Reviews | Starting price |
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| PrivateJetFinder | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.3/5 |
From 1 800 €
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| LunaJets | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
From 2 200 €
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| AeroAffaires | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Broker) | star 4.9/5 |
From 2 800 €
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| Private Jet FR | signal_cellular_3_bar High (Broker) | star 4.5/5 |
From 3 500 €
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| PrivateFly (FXAIR) | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Marketplace) | star 4.6/5 |
From 4 800 €
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| VistaJet | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Subscription) | star 4.7/5 |
From 7 500 €
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| NetJets | signal_cellular_4_bar Very high (Subscription) | star 4.8/5 |
From 8 500 €
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1 800 €
PrivateJetFinder
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2 200 €
LunaJets
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2 800 €
AeroAffaires
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3 500 €
Private Jet FR
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4 800 €
PrivateFly (FXAIR)
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7 500 €
VistaJet
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8 500 €
NetJets
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Private jets available in Lyon
Phenom 300E
The Embraer Phenom 300E is the world's best-selling private light jet for several consecutive years. Its well-appointed cabin, trans-European range, and short-runway performance make it the aircraft of choice for regional business travel.
Passengers
Up to 9
Top speed
Mach 0.78
Cessna Citation CJ4
The Citation CJ4 is the flagship of Cessna's CJ range. Its short-runway performance is remarkable (960 m), giving access to airfields impossible for its competitors. Ideal for fast intra-European travel.
Passengers
Up to 9
Top speed
Mach 0.74
Cessna Citation XLS+
The Citation XLS+ is one of the world's most popular mid-range business jets. Its stand-up cabin, short-field performance and legendary reliability make it the favourite of European operators.
Passengers
Up to 9
Top speed
Mach 0.75
Challenger 350
Bombardier's Challenger 350 is one of the best-selling business jets in the world in its category. Its wide cabin, transcontinental range and flawless reliability make it the benchmark of the super-midsize segment.
Passengers
Up to 10
Top speed
Mach 0.83
All your questions about private jets to Lyon
Between £3,800 and £7,500 one way. The flight takes 55 minutes in a Phenom 300E or Citation CJ4. This is often the question of whether a jet is justified versus the TGV (2h — but 3h30 door-to-door). For 4 or more passengers, the jet pays for itself the moment passengers' time has value.
Yes — Lyon is directly accessible from Geneva (30 min), Barcelona (1h15), London (1h30), Frankfurt (1h20) and Milan (55 min) by light or midsize jet. LYS has a general aviation terminal with international customs facilities, making connections to European capitals straightforward.
An excellent base — Courchevel, Méribel and Les Arcs are 1h30–2h by road from LYS. Chambéry (CMF) is 20 minutes by jet from Lyon, which shortens the journey further. Alternatively, a helicopter from LYS can land directly at resort helipads in winter.
Pharmaceuticals and biotech (Sanofi, bioMérieux, Aguettant), specialty chemicals (Arkema), logistics (ID Logistics), events (GL Events) and luxury real estate. Mergers and acquisitions advisers regularly fly Paris–Lyon–Geneva by private jet in a single day.
Regularly — Lyon is a frequent repositioning airport for aircraft returning from the Côte d'Azur or the Alps. Empty legs on Lyon–Paris, Lyon–Geneva and Lyon–Nice are common in the low season. Sign up for alerts with your operator to take advantage of them.
Yes — LYS is open 24 hours a day and accepts aircraft at night without major restrictions (unlike many French regional airports). This is a significant advantage for late returns from meetings in Paris or intercontinental connections via CDG.
