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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 Athens to Lyon depart on average 50 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 1780 km distance in 2h 55m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1780 km |
Average flight duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Flights per day 50 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 55m |
First flight 0:05 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£251
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£652
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
3 h
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
3 h 51 m
Flights on 29 Aug
85
Distance
1780 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Athens to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Lyon will cost around £652 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £251.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 85 flights from Athens to Lyon, including 3 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1780 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 25 m 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.
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LH1285 · LH1076
KL1956 · KL1427
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LH1751 · LH2250Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £123 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £123, while a coach costs an average of £150.
Distance: 1780 km
Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|
£123 Average Price Cheapest | £150 Average Price |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 55h 28m Average total duration 54h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Lyon flights for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB842 · IB1183 | 12:30 Athens International Airport | 7h10 | 18:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1751 · LH2250 | 12:45 Athens International Airport | 5h20 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK9192+ TK1807 | 13:10 Athens International Airport | 21h15 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
A3992+ TK1807 | 13:10 Athens International Airport | 21h15 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
BA627 · BA364 | 13:20 Athens International Airport | 8h30 | 20:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
BA627 · BA356 | 13:20 Athens International Airport | 21h35 | 9:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1954 · KL1435 | 13:35 Athens International Airport | 10h15 | 22:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1281 · LH1082 | 14:15 Athens International Airport | 10h15 | 23:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1533+ 9844 | 14:40 Athens International Airport | 8h19 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1533 · AF7370 | 14:40 Athens International Airport | 8h20 | 22:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1533+ 5124 | 14:40 Athens International Airport | 8h19 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
A3646 | 14:40 Athens International Airport | 2h55 | 16:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5919+ LH1082 | 15:55 Athens International Airport | 8h35 | 23:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK1850 · TK1809 | 15:55 Athens International Airport | 26h45 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK1850 · TK1807 | 15:55 Athens International Airport | 18h30 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB834 · IB1185 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 8h45 | 23:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1956 · KL1435 | 17:25 Athens International Airport | 6h25 | 22:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1956 · KL1427 | 17:25 Athens International Airport | 17h00 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
GQ924 | 18:00 Athens International Airport | 3h00 | 20:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1283 · LH1082 | 18:30 Athens International Airport | 6h00 | 23:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK9194+ TK1809 | 18:30 Athens International Airport | 24h10 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
A3994+ TK1807 | 18:30 Athens International Airport | 15h55 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK9194+ TK1807 | 18:30 Athens International Airport | 15h55 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
BA633 · BA356 | 20:50 Athens International Airport | 14h05 | 9:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK1846 · TK1809 | 22:00 Athens International Airport | 20h40 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK1846 · TK1807 | 22:00 Athens International Airport | 12h25 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
TK1842 · TK1831+ 12530 | 4:00 Athens International Airport | 13h59 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
TK1842 · TK1821+ 12530 | 4:00 Athens International Airport | 13h59 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
TK1842 · TK1807 | 4:00 Athens International Airport | 6h25 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK1842 · TK1809 | 4:00 Athens International Airport | 14h40 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK1842 · TK1823+ 12530 | 4:00 Athens International Airport | 13h59 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LX1845 · LX632+ 12530 | 4:25 Athens International Airport | 13h34 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LX1845 · LX632+ 9830 | 4:25 Athens International Airport | 13h34 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LX1845 · LX632+ 12526 | 4:25 Athens International Airport | 10h35 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1952 · KL1433 | 6:00 Athens International Airport | 12h35 | 17:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1757+ LH2248 | 6:00 Athens International Airport | 7h20 | 12:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1757 · LH95 · LH1076 | 6:00 Athens International Airport | 8h50 | 13:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1952+ KL2013+ 9835 | 6:00 Athens International Airport | 15h02 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1952+ KL2013+ 9836 | 6:00 Athens International Airport | 15h02 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1952+ KL2003+ 12530 | 6:00 Athens International Airport | 11h59 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LH5057 · LH5099+ LH1076 | 6:05 Athens International Airport | 8h45 | 13:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5057 · LH5097+ LH2248 | 6:05 Athens International Airport | 7h15 | 12:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5057+ LH1873+ LH2248 | 6:05 Athens International Airport | 7h15 | 12:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1285 · LH1030+ 9836 | 6:25 Athens International Airport | 14h37 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LH1285 · LH1030+ 12530 | 6:25 Athens International Airport | 11h34 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LH1285 · LH1076 | 6:25 Athens International Airport | 8h25 | 13:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1285 · LH1030+ 9835 | 6:25 Athens International Airport | 14h37 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
AF1033 · AF7366 | 6:35 Athens International Airport | 8h10 | 13:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1033+ 12526 | 6:35 Athens International Airport | 8h25 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1033+ 12530 | 6:35 Athens International Airport | 11h24 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1033+ 9830 | 6:35 Athens International Airport | 11h24 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1033 · AF7368 | 6:35 Athens International Airport | 12h20 | 17:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1033 · AF7370 | 6:35 Athens International Airport | 16h25 | 22:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LX1843+ LX638+ 5240 · 5320 | 6:55 Athens International Airport | 15h35 | 21:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
LX1843+ LX638+ 9836 | 6:55 Athens International Airport | 14h07 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LX1843+ LX638+ 9835 | 6:55 Athens International Airport | 14h07 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
IB840 · IB1183 | 6:55 Athens International Airport | 12h45 | 18:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB840 · IB1185 | 6:55 Athens International Airport | 17h50 | 23:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
BA639 · BA362 | 7:25 Athens International Airport | 11h55 | 18:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
A3610+ 12530 | 7:40 Athens International Airport | 10h19 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
A3610+ 9836 | 7:40 Athens International Airport | 13h22 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
A3610+ 12526 | 7:40 Athens International Airport | 7h20 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
SK8418 · SK567+ 5240 · 5320 | 7:45 Athens International Airport | 14h45 | 21:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
SK8418 · SK567+ 9836 | 7:45 Athens International Airport | 13h17 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
SK8418 · SK567+ 9835 | 7:45 Athens International Airport | 13h17 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
TK9190+ TK1809 | 8:00 Athens International Airport | 10h40 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
A3990+ TK1809 | 8:00 Athens International Airport | 10h40 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
BA641 · BA362 | 8:25 Athens International Airport | 10h55 | 18:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LX4321+ LX638+ 9836 | 8:30 Athens International Airport | 12h32 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LX4321+ LX638+ 9835 | 8:30 Athens International Airport | 12h32 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LH5917+ LH2250 | 8:35 Athens International Airport | 9h35 | 17:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH5917+ LH2248 | 8:35 Athens International Airport | 4h45 | 12:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LX4335+ LX4610+ 9836 | 8:40 Athens International Airport | 12h22 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
OS8983+ OS363+ 5240 · 5320 | 9:20 Athens International Airport | 13h10 | 21:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
OS8983+ OS363+ 9836 | 9:20 Athens International Airport | 11h42 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
OS8983+ OS363+ 9835 | 9:20 Athens International Airport | 11h42 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
TK1844 · TK1833+ 5240 · 5320 | 10:25 Athens International Airport | 12h05 | 21:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
TK1844 · TK1807 | 10:25 Athens International Airport | 24h00 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK1844 · TK1809 | 10:25 Athens International Airport | 8h15 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
9836+ GQ900 | 10:40 Athens International Airport | 10h22 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9835+ GQ900 | 10:40 Athens International Airport | 10h22 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
U24454 | 10:40 Athens International Airport | 3h00 | 12:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
12530+ GQ900 | 10:40 Athens International Airport | 7h19 | 16:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
TK1848 · TK1807 | 11:55 Athens International Airport | 22h30 | 9:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
TK1848 · TK1809 | 11:55 Athens International Airport | 6h45 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athens 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 Athens to Lyon flights use the Athens International Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport. Use this guide to compare Athens and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Athens International Airport is 4 km from Athens city centre. Public transport options include:
Athens International 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 for 45 minutes. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Athens International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Athens International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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