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Overview: Barcelona to Lyon flight
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France
Flights from Barcelona to Lyon depart on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 531 km distance in 1h 25m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 531 km |
Average flight duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Flights per day 13 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 25m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Barcelona to Lyon
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£320
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h
Flights per day
52
Distance
531 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Barcelona to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Lyon will cost around £320 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £39.
Of the 52 flights that leave Barcelona for Lyon every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 531 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 3 h 50 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.
VY12207:301h35Barcelona El Prat Airport9:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£391One-way0 changes- VY122214:001h30Barcelona El Prat Airport15:30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£751One-way0 changes
- IB52947:301h35Barcelona El Prat Airport9:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£791One-way0 changes
- IB529614:001h30Barcelona El Prat Airport15:30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£1191One-way0 changes
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EW941614:505h05Barcelona El Prat Airport19:55Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£1661One-way1 change
- VY122214:001h30Barcelona El Prat Airport15:30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£751One-way0 changes
- IB529614:001h30Barcelona El Prat Airport15:30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£1191One-way0 changes
- VY12207:301h35Barcelona El Prat Airport9:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£391One-way0 changes
- IB52947:301h35Barcelona El Prat Airport9:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£791One-way0 changes
AF1549 · AF737018:103h50Barcelona El Prat Airport22:00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport£3651One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Barcelona to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £30.
Distance: 531 km
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| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£155 Average Price | £41 Average Price Cheapest | £103 Average Price |
6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Barcelona to Lyon flight times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Lyon flights for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VY8242+ 12526 | 7:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h35 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| VY8242+9826 | 7:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h35 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| VY8242+12520 | 7:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h00 | 18:25 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
 LH1819 · LH2246 | 7:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 24h55 | 8:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| LH1819 · LH2248 | 7:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h25 | 12:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| LH1137 · LH1076 | 8:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h50 | 13:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| AF1149+9844 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h54 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| AF1149+5124 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 11h54 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| AF1149+12520 | 10:05 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 8h20 | 18:25 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| VY1220 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h30 | 13:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IB5294 | 11:55 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h30 | 13:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
 SN3698+ SN3593 | 12:25 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h55 | 22:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| LH1127 · LH1082 | 12:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 10h50 | 23:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| VY8248+5124 | 12:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h14 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| VY8248+9844 | 12:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h14 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| VY8248+12520 | 12:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h40 | 18:25 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| AF1349 · AF7370 | 12:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h15 | 22:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
 IB412 · IB1183 | 13:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h05 | 18:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| LH1129 · LH1082 | 13:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 9h40 | 23:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| SN3704+SN3593 | 15:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h00 | 22:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| AF1649+9844 | 15:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h09 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| AF1649+5124 | 15:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h09 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| AF1649 · AF7370 | 15:50 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h10 | 22:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| LH1131 · LH1082 | 16:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h10 | 23:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| AF1049 · AF7370 | 16:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h20 | 22:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| AF1049+9844 | 16:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h19 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| AF1049+5124 | 16:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h19 | 21:59 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| VY1222 | 16:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h30 | 18:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| IB5296 | 16:45 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 1h30 | 18:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| LH1133 · LH1082 | 17:20 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h10 | 23:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| AF1549 · AF7370 | 18:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 3h50 | 22:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| LH1135 · LH1082 | 19:00 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h30 | 23:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| SN3708+SN3587 | 5:35 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 6h50 | 12:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| AF1449 · AF7366 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h35 | 13:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| AF1449+9826 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h50 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| AF1449+12526 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h50 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| AF1449+9812 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 5h50 | 12:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
| AF1449 · AF7364 | 6:10 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 4h25 | 10:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
| LH1139 · LH1076 | 6:40 Barcelona El Prat Airport | 7h00 | 13:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
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Barcelona to Lyon Flights: An Overview
Lyon, the third largest city in France, is a popular destination for visitors keen to experience the city's renowned dining scene and its rich Roman heritage. For gourmet vacationers and business travelers from Spain, direct flights from Barcelona to Lyon offer an attractive and fast alternative to rail travel to central France. Flights to Lyon are available seven days a week, with a choice of budget airlines. Journey times to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport are around one hour and 30 minutes, with morning, afternoon and evening departures available. Numerous additional daily indirect flights offer alternative travel options, with one change en route, usually at Paris.
Which airlines fly from Barcelona to Lyon?
Spanish budget airline vueling and UK low-cost operator easyJet both provide daily direct flights from Barcelona to Lyon. Daily indirect flights to the French city from Barcelona include Air France services via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, Lufthansa connections via Frankfurt-Am-Main, Iberia flights via Madrid Barajas Airport, and vueling services via Rome Fiumicino.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Lyon?
Budget operator vueling offers the fastest journey time for flights from Barcelona to Lyon, taking one hour and 25 minutes to cover the 531 kilometer route north-east to the French city. easyJet direct flights on the same route take five minutes longer to complete the trip from Barcelona. The fastest indirect connection between the Catalan capital and Lyon is the early evening Air France connection via Paris Charles De Gaulle, taking four hours and 25 minutes total journey time. Other indirect flights can take from five to eight hours depending on the route and layover time between connections.
How many flights are there from Barcelona to Lyon?
The easyJet budget airline schedule offers three direct flights from Barcelona to Lyon on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays, two flights on Thursdays and one service on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Spanish budget airline vueling has one daily direct flight to Lyon seven days a week, with a mid morning departure time. There are also 16-20 daily indirect flights to Lyon from Barcelona with one change required in transit, with departure times ranging from early morning throughout the day until mid evening.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Barcelona to Lyon?
Departure Airport: Barcelona El Prat Airport is situated about 12 kilometers south-west of Barcelona city center, with public transport links on metro line L9 Sud or express shuttle buses, taking around 30 minutes to reach the airport from downtown. Facilities at the terminal include long and short stay parking lots, a designer shopping mall, Spanish and international restaurants, cafe-bars, business lounges, children's play areas, book stores and free WiFi.
Arrival Airport: Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located 19 kilometers east of central Lyon, with transfers available by frequent Rhonexpress trams, taking about 30 minutes to reach the city center. The airport terminal has car rental desks, fashion boutiques, duty free shopping, wine and gastronomic specialty stores, business lounges, a pharmacy, free WiFi and taxi stands.
FAQs: Barcelona to Lyon flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Barcelona and Lyon
Most Barcelona to Lyon flights use the Barcelona El Prat Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Which Barcelona airport do flights to Lyon leave from?
Getting to Barcelona El Prat Airport from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona El Prat Airport is 3 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona El Prat Airport airport facilities and services
Barcelona El Prat Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for an unlimited time. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, offering services from various banks.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona El Prat Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Which Lyon airport do flights from Barcelona arrive at?
Getting to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport from Lyon city centre
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport facilities and services
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.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals 1 and 2.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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