Empty leg flights to and from Lyon.
Empty leg flights from Lyon are discounted one-way private jet flights on aircraft repositioning out of Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport. They typically cost 25–75% less than a standard charter. From Lyon, an empty leg to Geneva on a light jet is estimated at €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100), against €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) for a full charter.
| Airports | Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) |
|---|---|
| Typical saving | 25–75% below standard charter |
| Routes with most empty legs | Geneva, Nice, Zurich, Milan, Paris |
| Empty legs on the board today | 0 |
| Market | France · prices in EUR (USD in brackets) |
Which airports do Lyon empty legs use?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is the main private jet airport for Lyon on this site.
| Airport | Codes | Longest runway | Distance to centre | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LFLL / LYS | 4,000 m | 20 km | Airport with GA terminal |
Runway lengths and coordinates from OurAirports (OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026); straight-line distances to the city centre use Wikidata coordinates (Wikidata (CC0), 2026).
Where do empty legs from Lyon usually go?
The corridors most likely to produce empty legs, judged by the size of the private jet market at each end, run from Lyon to Geneva, Nice, Zurich.
Estimates below use a light jet where it can fly the sector non-stop, otherwise the smallest category that can.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) | Charter (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon to Geneva | 61 nm | 0h 25m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to Nice | 162 nm | 0h 41m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to Zurich | 181 nm | 0h 44m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to Milan | 184 nm | 0h 44m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to Paris | 211 nm | 0h 48m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to London | 397 nm | 1h 18m | €960–€4,625 ($1,100–$5,300) | €3,927–€6,195 ($4,500–$7,100) |
| Lyon to Ibiza | 438 nm | 1h 24m | €1,047–€5,061 ($1,200–$5,800) | €4,276–€6,719 ($4,900–$7,700) |
| Lyon to Basel | 156 nm | 0h 40m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to St. Moritz | 213 nm | 0h 49m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to Luxembourg | 237 nm | 0h 52m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to Innsbruck | 285 nm | 1h 00m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Lyon to Barcelona | 288 nm | 1h 00m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
Which empty legs arrive into Lyon?
The largest private jet markets with modelled routes into Lyon are Geneva, Nice, Zurich, so those are the likeliest origins of an inbound empty leg.
| Route | Distance | Block time | Empty leg (est.) | Charter (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva to Lyon | 61 nm | 0h 25m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Nice to Lyon | 162 nm | 0h 41m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Zurich to Lyon | 181 nm | 0h 44m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Milan to Lyon | 184 nm | 0h 44m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Paris to Lyon | 211 nm | 0h 48m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| London to Lyon | 397 nm | 1h 18m | €960–€4,625 ($1,100–$5,300) | €3,927–€6,195 ($4,500–$7,100) |
| Ibiza to Lyon | 438 nm | 1h 24m | €1,047–€5,061 ($1,200–$5,800) | €4,276–€6,719 ($4,900–$7,700) |
| Basel to Lyon | 156 nm | 0h 40m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| St. Moritz to Lyon | 213 nm | 0h 49m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Luxembourg to Lyon | 237 nm | 0h 52m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Innsbruck to Lyon | 285 nm | 1h 00m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
| Barcelona to Lyon | 288 nm | 1h 00m | €785–€3,578 ($900–$4,100) | €3,054–€4,799 ($3,500–$5,500) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
How much does an empty leg from Lyon cost?
A light jet empty leg from Lyon is estimated at €785–€3,752 ($900–$4,300) for a short sector and €1,832–€8,551 ($2,100–$9,800) for a medium one.
The table models three sample distances: 300 nautical miles (about an hour in the air), 800 (about two hours) and 2,000 (five hours or more, beyond the range of the smallest categories).
| Aircraft category | 300 nm | 800 nm | 2,000 nm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | €611–€2,880 ($700–$3,300) | €1,483–€6,719 ($1,700–$7,700) | Out of range |
| Very light jet | €698–€2,705 ($800–$3,100) | €1,571–€6,195 ($1,800–$7,100) | Out of range |
| Light jet | €785–€3,752 ($900–$4,300) | €1,832–€8,551 ($2,100–$9,800) | Out of range |
| Midsize jet | €1,134–€5,236 ($1,300–$6,000) | €2,443–€11,518 ($2,800–$13,200) | €5,585–€26,876 ($6,400–$30,800) |
| Super-midsize jet | €1,658–€7,243 ($1,900–$8,300) | €3,403–€14,921 ($3,900–$17,100) | €7,853–€34,555 ($9,000–$39,600) |
| Heavy jet | €2,007–€9,860 ($2,300–$11,300) | €3,927–€19,546 ($4,500–$22,400) | €9,075–€45,201 ($10,400–$51,800) |
| Ultra-long-range jet | €3,054–€14,398 ($3,500–$16,500) | €5,846–€27,661 ($6,700–$31,700) | €13,525–€63,613 ($15,500–$72,900) |
Model estimate, not a quote. See how we calculate prices.
How do I book an empty leg from Lyon?
Tell us your route and how flexible you are; we check the flights operators have released and confirm the one that fits.
- Send the route, dates you could travel and passenger numbers using the form below, or set up an alert.
- We check repositioning flights from licensed operators and price a standard charter for comparison.
- You choose. We confirm the flight with the operator and name the operating carrier and aircraft on the quote before you pay.
Questions about Lyon empty legs
Which airports do empty legs from Lyon use?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport handle most business aviation in Lyon. The operator chooses the airport the aircraft is already at.
How much does an empty leg from Lyon cost?
On a light jet, estimates run from €785 for a short sector of about 300 nautical miles to €8,551 for one of about 800. These are model estimates, not quotes; listed flights show the operator’s price plus our fee.
How far in advance are empty legs available?
Most appear between a few days and about two weeks before departure, because they depend on other bookings being confirmed. Some are published 24–48 hours ahead.
Can an empty leg flight be cancelled?
Yes. An empty leg exists only because of another customer’s booking. If that customer changes date or route, or cancels, the empty leg may be rescheduled or withdrawn. Refund terms are set out in your charter agreement, and consequential costs such as hotels or replacement flights are not normally covered. Check the terms before you pay. No audited industry cancellation rate is published.
Do you pay per seat or for the whole aircraft?
Almost always the whole aircraft. An empty leg on an eight-seat jet costs the same for one passenger or eight, which is why empty legs work best for groups. A few operators and apps sell single seats on selected flights; where that applies, the listing says so.
Sources
- OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
- Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.
- Paramount Business Jets, "Private Jet Rental | Jet Cost & Hourly Rates (2026)", 2026-08 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Amalfi Jets, "Private Jet Cost Per Hour 2026: Rates by Jet Type", 2026-06-15 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Jetvice, "Private Jet Charter Hourly Rates 2026", 2026-09-01 (accessed 2026-09-20)
- Business Travel Executive, "Empty Legs, Empty Promises?", 2023-02-02 (accessed 2026-09-20). XO estimate that 30–50% of the charter fleet often flies empty; Victor on savings of up to 75%; Chapman Freeborn on change and cancellation risk.
- European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates (via frankfurter.dev), 2026-09-18 (accessed 2026-09-20). Rates used for USD, EUR and GBP conversions.
Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.
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