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National Museum of Scotland
National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Flights from Lyon to Edinburgh depart on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £48 by coach.
The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 1265 km distance in 2h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1265 km |
Average flight duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Flights per day 31 |
Fastest flight 2h 15m |
First flight 5:10 |
Last flight 23:40 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£374
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Flights per day
65
Distance
1265 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Edinburgh will cost around £374 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £88.
Of the 65 flights that leave Lyon for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1265 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 15 m .
The slowest flights will take 5 h 15 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.
U24495
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U24649
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U23242
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U24649
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AF1486
U24495
AF7363 · AF1386
KL1426 · KL925
LH1079 · LH964
BA363 · BA1464Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £569.
Distance: 1265 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£140 Average Price | £107 Average Price Cheapest | £573 Average Price |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 59m Average total duration 24h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 7m Average total duration 14h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Edinburgh flights for tomorrow, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9852+ U23242 | 5:42 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h08 | 13:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9852+ AF1386 | 5:42 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h48 | 13:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9852+ U24649 | 5:42 Lyon Part Dieu | 12h33 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF7371 · AF1386 | 6:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h30 | 13:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF7371 · AF1686 | 6:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h40 | 10:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426 · KL927 | 6:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 12:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426 · KL925 | 6:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h45 | 10:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426 · KL931 | 6:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH960 | 6:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h10 | 12:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SN3594+ SN2063 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h45 | 11:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SN3594+ LX787+ LX8290 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h50 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
5156+ U23242 | 7:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h20 | 13:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
5156+ AF1486 | 7:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h00 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
5156+ U24649 | 7:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h45 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
12554+ AF1486 | 8:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h03 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
12554+ U24649 | 8:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h48 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9854+ U24649 | 8:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h48 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247 · LH103 · LH962 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2247 · LH2524 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h00 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247+ LX1105+ LX8290 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h25 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1428 · KL933 | 9:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h15 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1428 · KL931 | 9:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 16:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF7363 · AF1386 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h10 | 13:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF7363 · AF1486 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
U24495 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h15 | 11:35 Edinburgh Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
EN8911+ LH962 | 10:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH5673+ LH108 · LH2524 | 10:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h45 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5673+ LH962 | 10:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 16:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
EN8911+ OS210 · OS345 | 10:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 18:40 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
EN8911+ LH108 · LH2524 | 10:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h45 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
LH5673+ OS210 · OS345 | 10:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 18:40 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
12562+ U23244 | 11:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 13h30 | 23:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9862+ U24649 | 11:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h15 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
12562+ U24649 | 11:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h15 | 17:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF7365 · AF1486 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h05 | 16:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH2249+ LX1105+ LX8290 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 18:55 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
9866+ AF1886 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h55 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
12566+ U23244 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h30 | 23:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9866+ U23244 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h30 | 23:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1432 · KL933 | 14:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h05 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1077 · LH964 | 14:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h45 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
AF7367 · AF1886 | 14:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 20:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
5192+ U23244 | 16:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h30 | 23:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9864+ U23244 | 16:58 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h32 | 23:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
9868+ U23244 | 16:58 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h32 | 23:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1450 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h05 | 14:45 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363+ BA8716 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h45 | 15:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1454 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h55 | 16:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1436 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h45 | 8:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1444 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h45 | 12:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363+ BA8712 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 26h00 | 18:40 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1466 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h10 | 22:50 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363+ BA8702 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h20 | 10:00 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1458 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 24h55 | 17:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363+ BA8700 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h35 | 8:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1442 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h45 | 11:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1464 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h15 | 21:55 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1460 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h55 | 18:35 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
BA363 · BA1440 | 17:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h40 | 9:20 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH2251 · LH121 · LH964 | 17:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h15 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1434 · KL923 | 18:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h10 | 8:30 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1434 · KL933 | 18:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h50 | 23:10 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
KL1434 · KL925 | 18:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h55 | 10:15 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
LH1079 · LH964 | 18:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h10 | 23:05 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
SK1794 · SK2513 | 20:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h25 | 18:25 Edinburgh Airport | 1 change | |
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National museum covering science, design, world cultures and Scottish history. Excellent for varied collections and a dramatic central hall.
Major art gallery with Scottish and international works from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century, beside Princes Street Gardens.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted schoolhouse, known for thoughtful exhibitions by Scottish and international artists near the Royal Mile.
Historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, shops and public buildings. Ideal for first-time visitors on foot.
Extinct volcano with popular walking routes and broad views over the city and coast. A rewarding outdoor escape close to the centre.
Large public gardens below the castle, good for a break between Old and New Town sights, with monuments, lawns and seasonal planting.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, closely associated with east coast cooking and widely enjoyed in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s iconic savoury pudding of sheep’s offal, oats and spices, traditionally served with neeps and tatties at Burns suppers.
A classic Scottish dessert of raspberries, whipped cream, honey and toasted oats, often linked with soft fruit from eastern Scotland.
Elegant dining room serving refined Scottish tasting menus focused on seasonal produce in a calm central setting.
Popular traditional restaurant near the Castle, specialising in haggis, game and hearty Scottish comfort food.
Stylish brasserie and oyster bar with Scottish seafood, shellfish and classic dishes in a grand city-centre space.
Moderate for the UK. Rooms and dining are pricier in peak season, but buses are affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés and pubs usually do not expect tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Edinburgh flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Edinburgh Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh 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 the terminal, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edinburgh Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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