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Flights from London to Lyon

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.

Which airlines fly from London to Lyon?

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.

How long is the flight from London 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.

How many flights are there from London to Lyon?

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.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from London to Lyon?

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.

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Taking a Flight from London

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.

Flying into Lyon

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.