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Cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Istanbul

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. 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 Duration3 h and 10 mFlights between Lyon and Istanbul take, on average, 3 h and 10 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£52Cheapest price for a flight between Lyon and Istanbul found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportLyon-Saint Exupéry AirportWhen flying from Lyon to Istanbul

Destination airportsIstanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Istanbul AirportWhen travelling from Lyon to Istanbul

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

Airlines flying this routePegasus Airlines, Fly VikingAirline(s) with flights between Lyon to Istanbul

One-way average Price£159The average price for a flight Lyon - Istanbul at Opodo is £159, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from Lyon to Istanbul

Pegasus Airlines

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 67.64 TRY

1 TRY = 0.01 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 1,251 mi

Lyon airports

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

Istanbul airports

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Istanbul Airport (IST)How far from city centre: 21 mi

Book your Lyon to Istanbul flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Lyon to Istanbul (Turkey) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £52, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Lyon to Istanbul takes roughly 3 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Lyon–Istanbul route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Arrival airport: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Tips for cheaper flights from Lyon to Istanbul

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Lyon to Istanbul:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Istanbul. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Lyon to Istanbul

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

When you fly from Lyon to Istanbul the average price is £159. 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 Lyon to Istanbul at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Lyon to Istanbul is 52 £. 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 Lyon to Istanbul?

The most popular months to book a flight from Lyon to Istanbul are October, March and April, based on the searches of our customers.

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

The best time of the year to go to Istanbul when flying from Lyon 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 Istanbul from Lyon in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, April and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Lyon - Istanbul.

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

The total flight time between Lyon and Istanbul is of around 3 h and 10 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,250.75 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 Lyon and Istanbul?

The main airport route flying between Lyon and Istanbul is: Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport(SAW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Lyon to Istanbul?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Lyon to Istanbul are:

Pegasus Airlines.
Turkish Airlines.
Fly Viking.

Lufthansa

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines

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