Distance 737 km |
Average flight duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Flights per day 40 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 05:05 |
Last flight 23:50 |
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£435
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Flights per day
82
Distance
737 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lyon will cost around £435 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £127.
Of the 82 flights that leave London for Lyon every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 737 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 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.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £273.
Distance: 737 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
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£130 Average Price | £102 Average Price Cheapest | £343 Average Price |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:00 London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 10:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 05:05 London Luton Airport | 4h55 | 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 05:05 London Luton Airport | 4h55 | 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 05:05 London Luton Airport | 6h55 | 12:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 05:15 London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() | 05:15 London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 12:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 05:15 London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 12:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 05:15 London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 05:30 London Heathrow Airport | 11h00 | 16:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 05:30 London Heathrow Airport | 11h00 | 16:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 05:30 London Heathrow Airport | 14h30 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() | 05:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h10 | 11:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 05:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h55 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 05:30 London Heathrow Airport | 8h45 | 14:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 05:50 London Heathrow Airport | 4h35 | 10:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:05 London Luton Airport | 1h45 | 07:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h10 | 11:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h35 | 16:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 06:45 London Heathrow Airport | 3h40 | 10:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 07:10 London Gatwick Airport | 10h50 | 18:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 07:10 London Gatwick Airport | 4h50 | 12:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 07:10 London Gatwick Airport | 9h20 | 16:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:15 London Gatwick Airport | 1h40 | 08:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h10 | 11:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:30 London Heathrow Airport | 8h35 | 16:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 07:40 London Heathrow Airport | 12h20 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 07:40 London Heathrow Airport | 12h20 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 07:40 London Heathrow Airport | 12h20 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() | 07:40 London Heathrow Airport | 6h35 | 14:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 07:40 London Heathrow Airport | 12h40 | 20:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 07:55 London Heathrow Airport | 12h05 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() | 07:55 London Heathrow Airport | 12h05 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() | 07:55 London Heathrow Airport | 12h05 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:00 London Heathrow Airport | 4h10 | 12:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:00 London Heathrow Airport | 7h45 | 15:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 08:00 London Heathrow Airport | 7h00 | 15:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 08:00 London Heathrow Airport | 8h30 | 16:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 08:00 London Heathrow Airport | 10h00 | 18:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h35 | 16:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 09:50 London Heathrow Airport | 7h40 | 17:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h15 | 15:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 16:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 7h30 | 18:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h30 | 20:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h00 | 16:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 9h30 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1h50 | 12:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 9h15 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 9h15 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
![]() ![]() | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 9h35 | 20:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 11:30 London Luton Airport | 5h00 | 16:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 11:30 London Luton Airport | 6h30 | 18:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 11:30 London Luton Airport | 8h30 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 11:55 London Luton Airport | 6h05 | 18:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 11:55 London Luton Airport | 8h05 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 11:55 London Luton Airport | 6h05 | 18:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:30 London Heathrow Airport | 8h55 | 21:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 12:45 London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 17:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 12:55 London Gatwick Airport | 7h05 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 12:55 London Gatwick Airport | 5h05 | 18:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 12:55 London Gatwick Airport | 5h05 | 18:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h15 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h15 | 20:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 6h35 | 20:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 14:05 London Luton Airport | 5h55 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:30 London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 21:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 14:55 London Southend Airport | 5h05 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 15:15 London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 20:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:30 London Heathrow Airport | 5h55 | 21:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:55 London Gatwick Airport | 14h45 | 06:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 16:10 London Heathrow Airport | 4h10 | 20:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:30 London Heathrow Airport | 4h55 | 21:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 16:50 London City Airport | 4h35 | 21:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 16:50 London Heathrow Airport | 3h30 | 20:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1h45 | 18:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:20 London Gatwick Airport | 13h20 | 06:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:30 London Heathrow Airport | 3h55 | 21:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:55 London Gatwick Airport | 1h40 | 20:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() | 19:10 London City Airport | 14h05 | 09:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 19:45 London City Airport | 13h30 | 09:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 19:55 London Heathrow Airport | 13h20 | 09:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
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Travel between London and Lyon from £45 with Omio’s flight partners easyJet, British Airways and Air France! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travellers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travellers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.
Flight information from London to Lyon with easyJet:
Whether you want to explore the wines of the Rhone Valley or the cultural attractions of Lyon, flights from London regularly depart for France's third largest city. Travellers can pick morning or evening departures, with slots that will be perfect for weekend breaks, and Lyon is just a couple of hours away.
Airlines that fly into Lyon from London include Flybe, who run affordable services out of the Southend-on-Sea airport and easyJet who fly from Luton (LTN) and Gatwick (LGW). In fact, easyJet are the most prolific carrier on the London to Lyon route, running daily direct flights into Lyon-Saint-Exupery Airport. British Airways also run a service from London Heathrow to Lyon.
The flight time from London to Lyon isn't long, between one hour and 35 minutes to one hour and 50 minutes. Most easyJet services tend to take about an hour and 40 minutes, which is typical for the route.
Thanks to airlines like easyJet and Flybe, travellers can head to Lyon any day they desire. There are at least two departures at weekends, and from two to five flights during the week. easyJet alone offers from two to four options, with morning and afternoon flights on most days.
Departure airports: easyJet flies from both Luton (LTN) and Gatwick (LGW), while Flybe are based at London Southend Airport (SEN). Those flying from Gatwick or Luton can take trains from Victoria or King's Cross respectively, while trains to Southend run from Liverpool Street or Stratford. None take more than 50 minutes, and National Express coaches are also an option. Again, they won't take much longer than an hour. Whichever airport passengers use, they can shop at boutiques, chemists and bookshops or dine on snacks and sit-down meals. And all London airport offer set periods of free WiFi for those who need to log on.
Arrival airport: Flights from London to Lyon arrive at Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS). From there, travellers can take express trams which leave every 15 minutes and take 30 minutes to reach Part-Dieu Station in the centre of town. Alternatively, there are car rental offices and taxis at the airport, which also offers free WiFi in all of its buildings.
Gatwick and Heathrow airports are easily reached on regular coaches from Victoria Coach Station. Also the Heathrow Express train runs from Paddington and the Gatwick Express from Victoria Train Station. London Luton Airport is around 56 kilometers north of London and can be reached on buses from Victoria operated by easyBus and Green Line Coaches. Passengers can also take trains from St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway Station where a shuttle to the airport awaits.
Lyon is France’s third largest city whose long history is shown in its Roman amphitheatre, Renaissance architecture, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. An attractive city on the Rhone and Saone rivers, today’s Lyon is home to a vibrant dining, clubbing and cultural scene. It’s a choice shopping destination with a lively student population, and its old city is a great place to explore. Flights from London arrive at Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) located in Colombier-Saugnieu, 20 kilometres from the city centre. Passengers can take the Rhonexpress tramway which runs to the Part-Dieu train station in downtown Lyon in less than 30 minutes. The tram departs every 15 minutes in peak periods and every 30 minutes at other times. Also available are coaches which run both into Lyon city and also to nearby cities such as Grenoble.
Flights from London to Lyon generally leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km away from London city centre and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 25.9 km from Lyon city centre.
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