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Tue, 14 May LYS - ATH
£37 £35
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Train Local, one-way ticket
40% Trains in Athens are 40% cheaper than in Lyon.
Lyon £1.72
Athens £1.03
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
0% A meal in Athens costs roughly the same as in Lyon.
Lyon £12.9
Athens £12.9
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.16 EUR
1 EUR = 0.87 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 1107 miles
Lyon airports
Geneva (GVA) How far from city centre: 70 miles
Saint Exupery (LYS) How far from city centre: 6 miles
Lyon - Bron (LYN) How far from city centre: 6 miles
St Geoirs (GNB) How far from city centre: 37 miles
Athens airports
E. Venizelos (ATH) How far from city centre: 12 miles

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Prices for tickets from Lyon to Athens may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Lyon and Athens, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Lyon to Athens airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Lyon to Athens

How long does the flight take to go from Lyon to Athens?
The total flight time between Lyon and Athens is of around 03:36 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,175 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Lyon to Athens at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Lyon to Athens is 35£. 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.
Is Athens expensive to visit compared to Lyon?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Athens costs an average of 3.44 GBP, 20% cheaper than Lyon, with a fare of 4.30 GBP, while train tickets costs 40% less in Athens: 1.03 GBP against 1.72 GBP in Lyon. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 12.90 GBP in both Athens and Lyon. The price of the coffee is around 8% more expensive in Athens, with an average of 2.94 GBP , while in Lyon the coffee costs 2.73 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Lyon to Athens?
The most popular months to book a trip from Lyon to Athens are February, April and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Lyon to Athens?
The best time of the year to go to Athens when flying from Lyon depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Athens from Lyon in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, December, February and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Lyon - Athens.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Lyon to Athens?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Greece may apply when travelling from Lyon. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Athens compared to Lyon?
While in Lyon the temperatures can reach an average of 33.87 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Athens's temperatures can go up to 35.31 ºC during the hot season, with 5.3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 2.15 ºC in Athens, compared to the -5.03 ºC average degrees reported in Lyon. During the winter period, Lyon can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Athens have an average of 9.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Lyon and Athens?
The main airport route flying between Lyon and Athens is: Saint Exupery (LYS) to E. Venizelos (ATH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Aegean Airlines.
  • Transavia France.
  • Air France.
Airlines with indirect flights from Lyon to Athens are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Lyon to Athens are:
  • Pegasus Airlines, stoping in Istanbul for 135 minutes minimun.
  • Iberia, with 155 minutes scale in Madrid.
Flight Duration 3 h and 36 m Flights between Lyon and Athens take, on average, 3 h and 36 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £35 Cheapest price for a flight between Lyon and Athens found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Saint Exupery The airport Saint Exupery is the departure airport operating flights between Lyon and Athens
Arriving Airport E. Venizelos Flights departing Lyon with Athens as destination arrive at E. Venizelos

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