- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Leading fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections of painting, sculpture, antiquities and decorative arts in a grand setting.
Flights from Alicante to Lyon depart on average 30 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 933 km distance in 1h 50m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 933 km |
Average flight duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Flights per day 30 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£113
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£406
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
5 h 27 m
Flights on 07 Sept
43
Distance
933 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Alicante to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Lyon will cost around £406 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £113.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 43 flights from Alicante to Lyon, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 933 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 8 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
U25525
VY1307 · VY1220
VY1311 · VY1220
IB1010 · IB1185
IB1012 · IB1185
U25525
IB1012 · IB1183
LH1175 · LH1082
KL2640+
KL1433
SN3772 · SN2645+
LH2250Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a flight costs an average of £130.
Distance: 933 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£130 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price | £221 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 52m Average total duration 15h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 7m Average total duration 20h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Lyon:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Lyon costing on average £93.
A coach is £70 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Lyon costing on average £130.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 22m.
Train takes on average 20h 37m.
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Lyon flights for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1540 · KL1427 | 17:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 16h10 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1540 · KL1433 | 17:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 24h20 | 17:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1540 · KL1435 | 17:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 5h35 | 22:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1540 · KL1431 | 17:15 Alicante Elche Airport | 20h10 | 13:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1175 · LH1082 | 17:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 5h40 | 23:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1175 · LH1076 | 17:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 19h55 | 13:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1175 · LH128 · LH2246 | 17:50 Alicante Elche Airport | 15h00 | 8:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1849 · LH123+ LH5672 | 18:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 15h50 | 10:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1849 · LH2246 | 18:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 14h40 | 8:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1849 · LH123+ EN8910 | 18:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 15h50 | 10:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3774 · SN2607+ EN8910 | 20:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 13h50 | 10:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3774 · SN2607+ LH5672 | 20:10 Alicante Elche Airport | 13h50 | 10:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
KL3277+ KL1433 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 20h40 | 17:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL3277+ KL1431 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 16h30 | 13:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL3277+ KL1435 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 25h55 | 22:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL3277+ KL1427 | 20:55 Alicante Elche Airport | 12h30 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
VY1311 · VY1220 | 0:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 8h55 | 9:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
VY1311 · VY8250+ 9844 | 0:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 21h34 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
VY1311 · VY8250+ 9836 | 0:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 19h37 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
VY1311 · VY8250+ 5124 | 0:25 Alicante Elche Airport | 21h34 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
SN3772+ SN3593 | 9:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 13h15 | 22:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
SN3772+ SN2613+ LH1040+ 5124 | 9:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 12h54 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
SN3772+ SN2613+ LH1040+ 9844 | 9:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 12h54 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
SN3772 · SN2645+ LH2250 | 9:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 8h00 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3772+ SN2613+ LH1078 | 9:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 9h05 | 18:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
IB1010 · IB1183 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 8h55 | 18:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB1010 · IB1185 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 14h00 | 23:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB1010 · IB579+ 9844 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 12h14 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
IB1010 · IB589+ 5124 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 12h14 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
IB1010 · IB589+ 9844 | 9:45 Alicante Elche Airport | 12h14 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1431+ KL2640 | 10:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 26h55 | 13:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1433+ KL2640 | 10:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 7h05 | 17:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL2013+ 9844+ KL2640 | 10:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 11h29 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1435+ KL2640 | 10:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 12h20 | 22:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1427+ KL2640 | 10:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 22h55 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL2013+ 5124+ KL2640 | 10:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 11h29 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1409+ 9844+ KL2640 | 10:30 Alicante Elche Airport | 11h29 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LX2175+ LH1197 · LH1082 | 12:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 10h25 | 23:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
LX2175 · LX1074+ LH1082 | 12:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 10h25 | 23:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
LX2175 · LX788+ SN3593 | 12:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 9h45 | 22:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
AH2023 · AH1036 | 13:05 Alicante Elche Airport | 23h15 | 12:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB1012 · IB1185 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 10h05 | 23:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB1012 · IB1183 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 5h00 | 18:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB1012 · IB589+ 9844 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 8h19 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
IB1012 · IB579+ 5124 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 8h19 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
IB1012 · IB579+ 9844 | 13:40 Alicante Elche Airport | 8h19 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1435+ KL2644 | 14:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 8h15 | 22:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1427+ KL2644 | 14:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 18h50 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1431+ KL2644 | 14:35 Alicante Elche Airport | 22h50 | 13:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Leading fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections of painting, sculpture, antiquities and decorative arts in a grand setting.
Modern museum exploring natural history, science and societies through immersive design and striking architecture at the tip of the Presqu’île.
Museum dedicated to cinema and miniature art, featuring detailed sets, props and displays linked to the Lumière brothers and visual storytelling.
Renaissance quarter of lanes, courtyards and traboules. It is one of the best areas for walking, architecture and discovering historic Lyon at street level.
Central square known for open space, fountains and major events. A practical starting point for exploring Presqu’île and the city centre on foot.
Slopes district of stairways, murals and creative energy. It blends local life, independent shops and striking urban views between Rhône and Saône.
Rich fish stew from the Lyon area, usually made with freshwater fish, crayfish and vegetables, often finished with cream. A regional speciality tied to local rivers.
Soft dumplings made with pike and choux pastry, typically baked with creamy sauce. A classic Lyonnais dish served in bouchons and family restaurants.
Warm salad of frisée lettuce with bacon lardons, croutons and a poached egg. It is a staple of traditional bouchon cooking in Lyon.
Refined dining room known for elegant French cuisine rooted in Lyon tradition. Suitable for a special meal with polished service.
Well-known traditional bouchon with hearty regional cooking and an old Lyon atmosphere. Good for charcuterie, offal dishes and local desserts.
Historic bouchon serving classic Lyonnais dishes in a warm, traditional setting. A reliable choice for quenelles, salads and local specialities.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Paris, but central stays and bouchons still add up. Public transport is good value.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; cafés often just leave small change.
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Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport -> Lyon Part-Dieu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Lyon by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Lyon flights use the Alicante Elche Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Alicante Elche Airport is 9 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante Elche Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante Elche Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante Elche Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available.
Free Wi-Fi in the terminal. ATMs are aTM available in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport.
Available at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
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