- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Flights from Lyon to Amsterdam depart on average 39 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £103 but you can travel from only £28 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 737 km distance in 1h 35m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 737 km |
Average flight duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £103 |
Flights per day 39 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price on 29 Aug
£161
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£536
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
1 h 36 m
Flights on 29 Aug
48
Distance
737 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam will cost around £536 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £161.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 48 flights from Lyon to Amsterdam, including 8 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 737 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 40 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.
AF7367+
AF8318
AF7369 · AF1240
AF7365+
AF8318
AF7363+
AF8318
VY1221 · VY8300
AF8316
KL1426
AF3223
KL1432
KL1428Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, while a flight costs an average of £159.
Distance: 737 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£159 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £159 Average Price |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() 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.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Amsterdam flights for tomorrow, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9852+ KL2008 | 5:42 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h28 | 13:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
9852+ AF1640 | 5:42 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h28 | 13:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
9852+ KL2022 | 5:42 Lyon Part Dieu | 13h33 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF8316 | 6:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h35 | 8:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1426 | 6:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h35 | 8:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
5351 · 12560+ LH1035 · LH1002 | 6:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 15h40 | 22:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 changes | |
5351 · 12560+ LH1041 · LH1002 | 6:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 15h40 | 22:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 changes | |
5351 · 12560+ LH2233 · LH2310 | 6:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 15h25 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 changes | |
LH1083 · LH992 | 6:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h05 | 14:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH98 · LH2304 | 6:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h05 | 15:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH98 · LH2306 | 6:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h25 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH996 | 6:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h45 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
12554+ KL2022 | 8:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h48 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
12554+ AF8318 | 8:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h33 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
12554+ AF1440 | 8:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h48 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2247 · LH2306 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2247 · LH2302 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h00 | 10:30 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2247 · LH107 · LH996 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h10 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH2247 · LH103 · LH996 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h10 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH2247 · LH2304 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h30 | 15:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL1428 | 9:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h40 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
AF8320 | 9:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h40 | 11:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
AF7363+ AF8318 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH5673+ LH996 | 10:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 17:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH5673+ LH992 | 10:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h35 | 14:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
9862+ AF1440 | 11:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h15 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
9862+ KL2022 | 11:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h15 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
12562+ AF1440 | 11:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h15 | 19:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF7365+ AF8318 | 11:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h40 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2249+ LH117 · LH1002 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h10 | 22:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH2249+ LH115 · LH1002 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h10 | 22:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH2249+ LH113 · LH1002 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h10 | 22:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH2249+ LH2310 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5158+ SK560 · SK2551 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 19h40 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
9866+ SK560 · SK2551 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 19h40 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
9866+ SK560 · SK1549 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 26h55 | 16:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
AF3223 | 14:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h35 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1432 | 14:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h35 | 15:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH1077 · LH1002 | 14:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h35 | 22:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF7367+ AF8318 | 14:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h25 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1077 · LH116 · LH2310 | 14:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH2251 · LH2310 | 17:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h00 | 21:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
KL1434 | 18:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h45 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
AF3224 | 18:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h45 | 20:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
AF7369 · AF1240 | 18:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h55 | 8:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA430 | 21:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h10 | 10:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY8300 | 23:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h05 | 9:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY8309 | 23:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h00 | 12:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and others, plus decorative arts and a major Asian collection.
Museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, showing major paintings, drawings and letters that trace his life and artistic development.
Canal house museum where Anne Frank hid during the war, offering a powerful, carefully presented insight into her story.
Historic canal district ideal for walking, lined with gabled houses, bridges, houseboats and classic waterside city views.
Lively former working-class neighbourhood with independent shops, markets, brown cafés and scenic canals popular with locals.
Large city park with broad lawns, ponds, open-air performances and relaxed paths for walking, cycling and people-watching.
Deep-fried cod or white fish in a light batter, a Dutch seaside classic popular in Amsterdam markets and fish shops.
Raw salted herring, often served with chopped onion and pickles. It is a longstanding Dutch street-food tradition.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A beloved Dutch treat found in traditional pancake houses.
Traditional tasting room near the centre, ideal for sampling jenever and Dutch liqueurs in a historic wooden interior.
Long-running canal-side restaurant serving refined Dutch and French-influenced cooking in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere.
Popular fish specialist for Dutch seafood classics including herring and kibbeling, with a smart but casual feel.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European city breaks, with high hotel rates and dining costs, though public transport and casual food remain manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Schiphol Airport Station -> Amsterdam Centraal
There are about 17 flights from Lyon to Amsterdam every day, making it easier than ever for passengers to travel between these two fantastic Europen cities. The distance from Lyon to Amsterdam is approximately 730-kilometers, however airlines such as vueling, British Airways and Lufthansa make short work of this route. Some services connect through Paris city on their way to Amsterdam, however a couple of direct flights are on offer daily along this route.
Several airlines fly from Lyon to Amsterdam, however different Airlines service routes on differing days. British Airways, Lufthansa and vueling service the most regular routes, wth Tunisia Airlines nd Emirates servicing daily routes. Flights start from 6:00 a.m. every day and depart Lyon for Amsterdam until 9:45 p.m. most days. Some longer layovers are overnight - be sure to check carefully before booking.
Fights from Lyon city to Amsterdam typically involve one stopover and so can take anything from just under four to over ten hours, depending on the stopover destination. Lufthansa service the shortest flight during the weekends, with one short break at Frankfurt Airport before continuing on to Amsterdam.
There are typically at least a dozen flights per day flying from Lyon to Amsterdam. Flights from Lyon city to Amsterdam are mainly indirect, however with common stopover destinations being London, Frankfurt or Munich. Longer stopovers ca be half a day or more, leaving passengers the opportunity to leave the airport and see the stopover city, visa depending.
Arrival Airport: Travelers from Lyon arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. It is the only airport serving Amsterdam and is located approximately 11-kilometers from Amsterdam city center. The airport easily connects to Amsterdam via public transportation system consisting of buses, trains and taxis. Buses serving the airport leave after every one hour to the city center. Besides, the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport offers friendly amenities such as duty-free shops for shopping, ATMs and WiFi. Once in Amsterdam, you can find accommodation in more than 500 hotels available near the airport such as Hotel Twenty Seven, Villa Oldenhoff and Breitner House. You can also enjoy the fantastic museums and architecture in the city. Some of the great monuments and art to find in Amsterdam include Dam Square, Madame Tussauds, and Royal Palace.
Departure Airport : Passengers leave Lyon to Amsterdam via the main airport known as Lyon St Exupery (LYS) Airport, formerly known as Lyon Satolas Airport. The airport is conveniently situated close to Lyon city center and only 35-kilometers away. Besides, the airport is the only airport that connects the larger Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region. The airport has a public tram transportation system that connects the airport to the city center. There are no direct buses, metro or trams that access the airport and accessing the airport is only through the Rhonexpress tram or taxi. The Rhonexpress is a tram shuttle service that connects the airport to Lyon's central train station called Part-Dieu. The tram shuttle runs every 15 minutes to the airport and the journey to get back takes an average of 29 minutes every trip. There are other options that travelers can use to connect from the city center or their hotels such as through the BlaBlaCar and private shuttle services.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Amsterdam flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Amsterdam airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
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