Journey information
Overview: Lyon to Amsterdam flight
Flights from Lyon to Amsterdam depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £129 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 737 km distance in 1h 35m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 737 km |
Average flight duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £129 |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 05:10 |
Last flight 23:50 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Lyon to Amsterdam
Cheapest price
£149
Average price
£453
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Flights per day
53
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 £453 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £149.
Of the 53 flights that leave Lyon for Amsterdam every day 8 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 43 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 45 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.
AF7363 · AF1650
AF7371 · AF1500
AF7363 · AF1740
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Compare coach, train and flight for Lyon to Amsterdam
Omio 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 prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £129.
Distance: 737 km
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| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
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£248 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £218 Average Price |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lyon to Amsterdam flight times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Amsterdam flights for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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LH1083+ LH9434 | 05:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h35 | 09:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH992 | 05:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h25 | 12:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5156+ AF1840 | On time 06:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h10 | 14:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5156+ KL3601 | On time 06:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h20 | 13:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5156+ AF1650 | On time 06:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h20 | 13:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY8304 | 07:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h55 | 13:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY8302 | 07:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h35 | 15:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY8311 | 07:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h40 | 21:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY8306 | 07:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h35 | 17:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5054+ AF1840 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h13 | 14:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5054+ KL2439 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h13 | 14:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5054+ LH1035 · LH998 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h53 | 17:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
AF8351+ AF6132 | 07:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h45 | 13:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF3215+ AF6142 | 07:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h10 | 12:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2247+ LH5680 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h10 | 16:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2247+ LH103 · LH996 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH2247+ LH2304 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h05 | 12:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2247 · LH2302 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h10 | 09:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH2247 · LH109+ LH996 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH2247+ LH105 · LH996 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
AF7363 · AF1840 | 09:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h15 | 14:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1075+ LH106+ LH5680 | 09:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h25 | 16:05 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH1075 · LH996 | 09:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h40 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1075 · LH998 | 09:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h40 | 17:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
9862+ KL2016 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h20 | 17:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5062+ KL2016 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h20 | 17:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5062+ AF1140 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h20 | 17:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF7361 · AF1840 | 11:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h40 | 14:40 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF7361 · AF1140 | 11:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h20 | 17:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
OS354 · OS317 | 11:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h25 | 18:15 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
9866+ KL1412 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h55 | 20:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
9866+ AF8346 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h55 | 20:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
5066+ KL1412 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h55 | 20:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF7365 · AF1440 | 14:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h35 | 18:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF7365 · AF1140 | 14:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h20 | 17:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1077 · LH114 · LH2310 | 14:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 21:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH1077 · LH1002 | 14:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h05 | 21:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1077 · LH116 · LH2310 | 14:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 21:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
AF1798 | 16:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h45 | 18:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
KL3597 | 16:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h45 | 18:35 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 changesdirect | |
LH2251+ LH2310 | 17:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h25 | 21:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
AF7369+ AF8346 | 17:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h25 | 20:55 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1079 · LH1002 | 17:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h20 | 21:10 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
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9852+ LH1031 · LH996 | On time 04:49 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h31 | 16:20 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
9852+ KL2008 | On time 04:49 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h11 | 12:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
9852+ AF1640 | On time 04:49 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h11 | 12:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH98 · LH2304 | 05:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 12:00 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH992 | 05:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h40 | 12:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
LH1083+ LH9434 | 05:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h40 | 08:50 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 change | |
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Flights from Lyon to Amsterdam
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.
Which airlines fly from Lyon to Amsterdam?
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.
How long is the flight from Lyon to Amsterdam?
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.
How many flights are there from Lyon 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.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Lyon to Amsterdam?
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.
FAQs: Lyon to Amsterdam flights
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.

Flights from Lyon to Amsterdam generally leave from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 25.9 km away from Lyon city centre and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 17.1 km from Amsterdam city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Amsterdam
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including duty-free and fashion.
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 4€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in terminal 1, including Lyon Lounge.
- Located in terminal 1, ground floor.
- Bus: 47, 48, 175
- Tram: Rhônexpress
- Train: TGV
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including duty-free and brands like Gucci and Victoria's Secret.
- Parking available, short-term and long-term, approximately 4.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including KLM Crown Lounge.
- Located in the Schiphol Plaza.
- Bus: 397, N97
- Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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