Private Jet Charter Cost: Paris to Milan

Route Overview

Paris to Milan is a quintessential European short-haul private jet route, connecting two of the world's most important cities for fashion, business, finance, and culture. The distance is approximately 400 statute miles (640 km) with a flight time of just 1 to 1.5 hours, making it faster door-to-door by private jet than the 7-hour drive or 1.5-hour commercial flight plus airport time.

In Paris, Le Bourget (LBG) is Europe's busiest business aviation airport and the default choice for private flights. Paris Issy-les-Moulineaux (JDP) handles helicopter connections. On the Milan side, Linate (LIN) is the closest airport to the city center (just 7 km), making it the preferred private aviation choice. Milan Malpensa (MXP) handles larger aircraft and international operations.

The short distance means virtually any aircraft type can operate this route. Very light jets (VLJs) like the Citation M2 or Phenom 100 are the most economical option. Light jets (Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4) offer more space. Midsize and super-midsize jets provide premium comfort for those who want it, even on a short hop.

Cost Breakdown by Aircraft Category

• Very Light Jets (e.g., Phenom 100EV, Citation M2 Gen2, Eclipse 550): $8,000 to $14,000. The most economical private option. Seats 4 to 5 passengers with light luggage. Perfect for business day trips or couples traveling to Milan Fashion Week. Compact cabins but adequate for a 1-hour flight.
• Light Jets (e.g., Phenom 300E, Citation CJ4, PC-24): $12,000 to $20,000. The sweet spot for Paris-Milan. Room for 6 to 8 passengers, enclosed lavatories, and enough luggage space for fashion-week shopping bags. The PC-24 stands out with its oversized cargo door for bulky items.
• Midsize Jets (e.g., Citation Latitude, Hawker 900XP, Learjet 75): $18,000 to $28,000. Stand-up cabins and flat floors provide a more spacious experience. Popular with corporate groups holding meetings en route. Seats 7 to 9 passengers.
• Super-Midsize and Large Cabin (e.g., Challenger 350, Legacy 500, Gulfstream G280): $25,000 to $40,000. Overkill on range but unmatched in comfort. These aircraft are typically chosen when travelers are continuing to a second destination (Paris to Milan to London, for example) or when maximum cabin space is desired for a group. Seats 8 to 14 passengers.

Pricing includes crew, fuel, Eurocontrol navigation charges, landing fees at Le Bourget and Linate, and standard catering. Upgraded catering (French patisserie departing Paris, Italian antipasti arriving Milan) and ground transportation are additional.

Factors That Affect Price

• Fashion Weeks: Paris Fashion Week (late September to early October, late February to early March) and Milan Fashion Week (which directly precedes or follows Paris) create the single biggest demand spike on this route. Charter rates can increase 30 to 50 percent during fashion week, and aircraft must be booked weeks in advance.
• Trade Fairs and Events: Milan's Salone del Mobile (April), Milan Design Week, and major trade exhibitions at Fiera Milano generate significant inbound private aviation traffic. Similarly, Paris events like OECD summits and Roland Garros affect pricing.
• Positioning within Europe: Both Paris and Milan are major charter fleet bases. Le Bourget alone hosts hundreds of business jets. This density means positioning fees are minimal, keeping costs competitive compared to routes from smaller cities.
• Intra-Day Pricing: For such a short route, operators may offer day-return pricing where the aircraft waits at the destination and returns the same day. This is often cheaper than two separate one-way charters because the operator avoids separate positioning flights.
• Schengen Zone Advantage: Both France and Italy are in the Schengen Area, which means no passport control or customs clearance. This eliminates delays and costs associated with international border procedures, making the entire process smoother and faster.
• Slot Availability: Linate has slot constraints during peak hours. Flexible timing (avoiding 8-9 AM and 5-7 PM arrivals) can reduce costs and improve scheduling options.

How to Save: Empty Leg Opportunities

The Paris to Milan corridor, particularly via Le Bourget, generates a very high volume of empty legs. The sheer number of charter flights between these two cities means aircraft are constantly repositioning in one direction or the other.

VOLO regularly lists Paris-Milan empty legs at 40 to 65 percent off standard charter prices. A light jet that normally costs $16,000 might be available for $6,000 to $9,000 as an empty leg. During fashion week, even premium empty legs appear as some aircraft reposition between the two fashion capitals.

Browse available options on VOLO's empty leg page or set up route alerts to be notified when Paris-Milan opportunities arise.

Booking Tips

• For Fashion Week, book 4 to 6 weeks ahead. This is the single most important booking tip for this route. Fashion week demand is predictable and intense.
• Consider day-return pricing. If your meeting or event in Milan allows same-day return, ask about day-trip rates. The aircraft waits for you and flies both legs, often at a 20 to 30 percent discount versus two separate one-way bookings.
• Choose Le Bourget for Paris. It is purpose-built for business aviation, has the fastest turnaround times in Europe, and is closer to central Paris than CDG or Orly.
• Choose Linate for Milan. At just 7 km from the Duomo, it saves 40+ minutes of ground time compared to arriving at Malpensa.
• Multi-city itineraries. Many clients combine Paris-Milan with a third city (London, Zurich, Geneva). Multi-leg bookings are more cost-efficient per sector than booking individual flights.
• Use VOLO's instant quote tool to compare aircraft and pricing across dozens of European operators for this popular route.

Why Fly Private on This Route?

Paris to Milan is short enough by commercial airline (about 1.5 hours airborne). The private jet value proposition is entirely about door-to-door time and experience:

• Door-to-door in under 3 hours: Le Bourget to Linate, including ground transfers, takes 2.5 to 3 hours total. The commercial equivalent (door to door via CDG or Orly to Malpensa or Linate) is 5 to 6 hours including check-in, security, boarding, and ground transport.
• No security lines: Walk directly from your car to the aircraft. No queues, no removing shoes, no laptop screening.
• Schengen freedom: No passport control, no customs. The entire journey is frictionless from a border-control perspective.
• Productive transit: Hold a confidential meeting or prepare for your Milan presentation during the flight. The 1-hour flight time is ideal for a focused work session.
• Shopping logistics: Returning from Milan with designer purchases? Private jets have no checked-bag restrictions. Garment bags, hatboxes, and oversized shopping bags are all accommodated in the hold.
• Same-day turnaround: Fly to Milan for a meeting, lunch, or fitting and return to Paris the same evening. Private aviation makes this a practical day trip rather than an overnight commitment.

Paris to Milan by private jet is the epitome of efficient European business travel. Contact VOLO for instant pricing on this route.