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Cheapest time to fly from London to Lyon

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration1 h and 40 mFlights between London and Lyon take, on average, 1 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£20Cheapest price for a flight between London and Lyon found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Lyon

Destination airportLyon-Saint Exupéry AirportFor the route from London to Lyon

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Lyon

Airlines flying this routeEasyjet, Wizz Air UK, British AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Lyon

One-way average Price£119The average price for a flight London - Lyon at Opodo is £119, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Lyon when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Lyon

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Exchange rate

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1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 457 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Lyon airports

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Find cheap flights from London to Lyon

Direct flights from London to Lyon take approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes and land at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), about 20 km from the city. From London, British Airways typically departs from Heathrow Terminal 5. Cheap flights from London to Lyon currently start from £20.

Departing from London: airports

London Heathrow (LHR) connects to central London via the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express. Passengers flying from London Gatwick (LGW) can use the Gatwick Express.

Arriving in Lyon: from the airport to the city

All flights at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) use Terminal 1. The Rhônexpress tram connects the airport to the centre, departing every 15 minutes from the TGV station and reaching Lyon Part-Dieu in under 30 minutes. Private shuttles are also available.

Things to do in Lyon

Lyon is France's gastronomic capital, famous for its traditional bouchons serving authentic local cuisine. You can explore the Renaissance architecture and narrow traboules of the Vieux Lyon district, a UNESCO World Heritage site. For panoramic views, visit the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière, or enjoy the expansive green spaces of the Parc de la Tête d'Or.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Lyon

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Lyon?

When you fly from London to Lyon the average price is £119. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Lyon at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Lyon is 20 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Lyon?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Lyon are May, December and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Lyon?

The best time of the year to go to Lyon when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Lyon from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Lyon.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Lyon?

The total flight time between London and Lyon is of around 1 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 456.5 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Lyon?

The main airport route flying between London and Lyon is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport(LYS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Lyon?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Lyon are:

Easyjet.
Wizz Air UK.
British Airways.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

Eurowings
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