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Abingdon, Virginia

Private charter · GVL → VJI

Gainesville to Abingdon

195 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Gainesville to Abingdon, door to door faster.

Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport in Gainesville to Virginia Highlands Airport in Abingdon, 195 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
195 mi
Flight
—
Driving
4½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
GVLGainesvilleVJIAbingdon
GVL → VJI195 miles direct

Departing Gainesville

Airports in Gainesville

  • GVL

    Regional airport

    Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

    Gainesville · KGVL

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    5,496 ft

  • KJCA

    Regional airport

    Jackson County Airport

    Jefferson

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    5,210 ft

  • KAJR

    Regional airport

    Habersham County Airport

    Cornelia

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    5,503 ft

  • LZU

    Regional airport

    Gwinnett County Briscoe Field

    Lawrenceville · KLZU

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • WDR

    Regional airport

    Barrow County Airport

    Winder · KWDR

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,202 ft

Arriving Abingdon

Airports in Abingdon

  • VJI

    Regional airport

    Virginia Highlands Airport

    Abingdon · KVJI

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • TRI

    Commercial airport

    Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport

    Blountville · KTRI

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • K0A9

    Regional airport

    Elizabethton Municipal Airport

    Elizabethton

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

When you land

Things to do in Abingdon

Abingdon is one of the oldest towns in southwest Virginia, a historic county seat in far southwest Virginia with tree-lined Main Street, brick homes and a strong arts tradition. Its Barter Theatre, founded during the Depression when audiences could pay for tickets with produce, is the State Theatre of Virginia. Tourism, healthcare, education and small manufacturers support the local economy, and the town is a gateway to some of the highest and most scenic mountains in the state.

  1. 01

    Barter Theatre

    Founded in 1933, this professional theater presents a year-round season of plays and musicals in its historic main stage across from the Martha Washington Inn.

  2. 02

    Virginia Creeper Trail

    This former railroad line runs about 34 miles from Whitetop Station through Damascus to Abingdon, and shuttle services make the downhill ride a favorite for cyclists.

  3. 03

    The Martha Washington Inn & Spa

    Built as a private home in the 1830s and later a women’s college, this historic hotel offers elegant rooms, a spa and dining on Main Street.

  4. 04

    Grayson Highlands State Park

    Southeast of Abingdon, the park’s high meadows and rocky summits are home to free-roaming wild ponies, with trails connecting to the Appalachian Trail.

  5. 05

    Mount Rogers National Recreation Area

    Virginia’s highest peak rises within this recreation area, which offers hiking, fishing and camping in spruce and fir forests unlike anywhere else in the state.

  6. 06

    Bristol Motor Speedway

    In nearby Bristol, Tennessee, this half-mile track known as the Last Great Colosseum hosts NASCAR races that draw huge crowds to the region.

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Questions

Gainesville to Abingdon flights

How long is a private flight from Gainesville to Abingdon?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 195 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Gainesville to Abingdon use?

You can depart from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL), Jackson County Airport (KJCA), or Habersham County Airport (KAJR) and arrive at Virginia Highlands Airport (VJI), Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), or Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Gainesville to Abingdon cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Gainesville and Abingdon?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Abingdon back to Gainesville are priced the same way.

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Abingdon to Gainesville

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