Journey information
Overview: Lyon to Athens flight
Flights from Lyon to Athens depart on average 43 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 1780 km distance in 2h 40m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1780 km |
Average flight duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Flights per day 43 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
Cheapest month to travel December |
First flight 00:05 |
Last flight 23:50 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Lyon to Athens
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£488
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Flights per day
73
Distance
1780 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Athens will cost around £488 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £76.
Of the 73 flights that leave Lyon for Athens every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1780 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 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.
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Lyon to Athens flight times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Athens flights for today, Thursday 15 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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TK1808 · TK1849 | 09:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 27h25 | 12:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808+ TK8807 | 09:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h30 | 05:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808 · TK1847 | 09:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 24h50 | 10:20 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808+ TK9191 | 09:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 24h30 | 10:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808 · TK1845 | 09:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h20 | 18:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808 · TK1843 | 09:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 21h20 | 06:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1075 · LH110+ LH5910 | 09:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h15 | 19:55 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1075 · LH1282 | 09:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h55 | 14:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1075+ LH5914 | 09:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h10 | 20:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9862+ A3615 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 12h40 | 22:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
12562+ AZ325 · AZ722 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 12h50 | 22:50 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
12562+ A3615 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 12h40 | 22:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
SN3588+ SN6523 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h05 | 21:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
SN3588 · SN3181+ SN4161 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h00 | 22:50 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3588 · SN2613+ LH5914 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h00 | 20:50 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3588+ SN4127 · SN4161 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h00 | 22:50 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3588 · SN3183+ SN4161 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h00 | 22:50 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1957+ KL2263 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h50 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9866+ LO336 · LO601 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 21h50 | 10:50 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
9866+ A3615 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h40 | 22:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9866+ JU243 · JU532 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 24h05 | 13:05 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1432 · KL1957 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h05 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR5978+ QR12 · QR203 | 14:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h05 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5978 · QR9711+ QR203 | 14:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h05 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
QR5978+ QR106 · QR203 | 14:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h05 | 09:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
5192+ JU243 · JU532 | On time 15:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 22h05 | 13:05 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
5192+ AZ311 · AZ2021 · AZ718 | On time 15:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 25h35 | 16:35 Athens International Airport | 3 changes | |
5192+ AZ311 · AZ2013 · AZ720 | On time 15:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 18h50 | 09:50 Athens International Airport | 3 changes | |
9868+ LY326 · LY541 | On time 16:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 15h10 | 07:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
9864+ LY326 · LY541 | On time 16:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 15h10 | 07:10 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1957+ KL3597 | 16:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h25 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810 · TK1845 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h45 | 18:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810 · TK1849 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h50 | 12:55 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810+ TK9193 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h10 | 15:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810+ TK9191 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h55 | 10:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810+ TK9195 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 27h20 | 20:25 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810 · TK1847 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h15 | 10:20 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810 · TK1843 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h45 | 06:50 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810+ TK8807 | 17:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h55 | 05:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH2251+ LH1756 | 17:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h15 | 23:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF7369 · AF1532 | 17:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h05 | 11:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
QR6530+ QR152 · QR207 | 18:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 21h50 | 16:00 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
| Friday 16 January | |||||
9852+ AZ319 · AZ718 | On time 04:49 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h46 | 16:35 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
9852+ A3611 | On time 04:49 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h11 | 14:00 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9852+ GQ901 | On time 04:49 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h26 | 16:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
IB1186 · IB839 | 05:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h25 | 22:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
IB1186 · IB833 | 05:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h05 | 13:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1083+ LH5921 | 05:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h40 | 13:05 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH1280 | 05:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h50 | 11:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH10+ LH5932 | 05:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h00 | 14:25 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH8+ LH5932 | 05:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h00 | 14:25 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH232+ LH5056 | 05:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h10 | 16:35 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH1282 | 05:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h50 | 14:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426+ KL1955 | 05:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h50 | 14:30 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426+ KL1957 | 05:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h35 | 23:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF7371 · AF1532 | 05:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h40 | 11:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
SN3594 · SN3245 | 06:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 13:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
SN3594+ SN6501 | 06:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h25 | 13:25 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
U24445 | 06:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h45 | 08:45 Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
5156+ LH2235 · LH1756 | On time 06:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 17h10 | 23:40 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
5156+ OS364+ OS8983 | On time 06:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 13h05 | 19:35 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
5156+ GQ901 | On time 06:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h45 | 16:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9854+ A3615 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 15h13 | 22:40 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
12554+ GQ901 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h48 | 16:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9854+ GQ901 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h48 | 16:15 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247+ LH1868+ LH5056 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h40 | 16:35 Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2247+ LH5916 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h40 | 12:35 Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Lyon to Athens flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Athens 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 Athens, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Lyon to Athens generally leave from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 25.9 km away from Lyon city centre and Athens International Airport is 33.3 km from Athens city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Athens
- 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 for 45 minutes.
- Shops are available in the main terminal, including duty-free shops and brands like Hellenic Duty Free and Korres.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking. Short-term parking located at P1 and P2, approximately 3.8€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Aegean Business Lounge and Skyserv Lounge, offering amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located at the arrivals level, near Exit 3.
- Bus: X93, X95, X96, X97
- Metro: Line 3
- Suburban Railway: Proastiakos
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