PRIVATE JET CHARTER
Lyon
Historic quarters, gastronomy and a major business centre.
- Country
- France
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- French
- Population
- 519 127 · 2023City / municipality, not the metropolitan area
YOUR VISIT AT A GLANCE
Lyon sits at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône and combines industry, research and a rich food culture. For business aviation, Lyon-Bron can be useful for the city; Lyon-Saint Exupéry is another airport to assess. Choose around the aircraft, final address and onward journey.
BEYOND THE ARRIVAL
A city at the meeting of two rivers
Lyon’s rivers help organise a first visit. Vieux Lyon sits by the Saône beneath Fourvière, while the Presqu’île lies between the Saône and Rhône. The old streets and courtyards give a different sense of the city from the larger squares and shopping streets across the water.
Farther south, Confluence introduces a more contemporary urban landscape. Food is also a reason to leave time in the schedule: a market walk or a proper lunch belongs to the visit, rather than being squeezed between distant sights. For a business trip, distinguish a central appointment from one in Part-Dieu or an exhibition venue outside the historic core.
Basilica of Notre-Dame de FourvièrePlaces worth exploring
Vieux Lyon
The historic district lies below Fourvière, with Renaissance buildings and narrow lanes. Explore on foot and respect residents around the famous passageways.
Musée des Confluences
The museum stands where the Rhône and Saône meet. Its architecture and collections make a different stop from the lanes of Vieux Lyon.
ARRIVAL IN Lyon
From the airport to your destination
Select a place on the map or a card below to see the road journey from the airport.
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LYN / LFLY
Lyon-Bron Airport
Lyon-Bron is the city’s dedicated business aviation airport, east of the centre. It is an alternative to Lyon-Saint Exupéry for private flights, with an itinerary built around your meeting address and aircraft rather than airline connections.
Indicative road journeys. The terminal, final address and traffic affect the time. Dotted ends link the road to the marked place; this overview is not a navigation map.
Your onward journey
Lyon-Bron is the airport used here for the private-flight arrival. Confirm the precise meeting district and the handling address for the driver. If the journey continues towards the Alps or another Rhône valley destination, plan that leg separately from the city-centre transfer.
Plan around your final address
The shorter runway means the aircraft, load and conditions matter. Saint Exupéry may be preferable for a different aircraft or a connection with a scheduled flight.
Airport details and arrival guidance →TIMING YOUR TRIP
When to travel
Business travel runs throughout the year. Major trade fairs and the Festival of Lights can make specific dates busy; check the event calendar when choosing flight times.
Spring & summer
Leave room for the riverside and the old town, with a separate choice of one hill or museum. A compact programme avoids repeated climbs and cross-city journeys.
Autumn
Culture and food can lead the itinerary. Check exhibition and event dates before arranging a short stay, especially when a specific performance or collection is the main reason to travel.
Winter & light events
An evening programme changes the useful return-flight time. Check the confirmed event calendar and pedestrian arrangements rather than assuming that a normal drive through the centre will remain possible.
CONNECT YOUR JOURNEY
Plan the journey in both directions
Indicative jet flight between the reference airports. Transfers are additional; see the route for the airport pair and arrival options.
AIRCRAFT TO CONSIDER
Choose the space you need
Compare passenger seats, luggage and cabin space. The operator confirms the aircraft’s suitability for the airports and the particular flight.
Before your visit
Which part of Lyon should I choose for a first walk?⌄
Vieux Lyon and the Presqu’île form a practical introduction. Add Fourvière if the group wants the viewpoint and the climb, or choose Confluence for a more contemporary focus.
Which airport should I choose?⌄
Lyon-Bron is the city’s dedicated business aviation airport, east of the centre. It is an alternative to Lyon-Saint Exupéry for private flights, with an itinerary built around your meeting address and aircraft rather than airline connections.
How long is the airport transfer?⌄
The indicative road journey from the airport shown on this map to the city centre is 20-40 minutes. The exact terminal, address and traffic affect the journey. Select a point on the map to compare the available local destinations.
What should I send with a charter request?⌄
Send your dates, departure point, passenger count and final address. Mention large bags or sports equipment and any fixed appointment. We can then compare the flight and onward journey together.
CONTINUE EXPLORING
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YOUR NEXT FLIGHT
Plan your visit
Share your dates, passenger count and preferred route. We will prepare an up-to-date charter proposal.
Photography credits
Ottaviani · CC BY-SA 3.0 · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aérodrome_Lyon-Bron.JPG · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
Heralder · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coat_of_Arms_of_Lyon.svg
Elwood j blues · CC BY-SA 3.0 · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fourviere_Lyon.jpg · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
Blaise Laustriat · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rue_du_Boeuf.jpg · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Fred Romero from Paris, France · CC BY 2.0 · https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lyon_-_Musée_des_Confluences_(49525806051).jpg · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0