Journey information
Overview: Lyon to London flight
Flights from Lyon to London depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £50 if you book in advance.
There are 6 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 30m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 737 km |
Average flight duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Flights per day 47 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
Cheapest month to travel April |
First flight 05:10 |
Last flight 23:50 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Lyon to London
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£340
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Flights per day
70
Distance
737 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to London will cost around £340 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £65.
Of the 70 flights that leave Lyon for London 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 41 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a train costs an average of £189.
Distance: 737 km
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Live departures
Lyon to London flight times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to London flights for today, Saturday 22 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9852+ BA305 | On time 04:48 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h22 | 12:10 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
9852+ BA311 | On time 04:48 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h57 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
9852+ BA309 | On time 04:48 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h02 | 14:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH902 | 05:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h25 | 09:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH904 | 05:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h25 | 10:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH906 | 05:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h30 | 12:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
5351 · 5060+ U28406 | On time 05:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 13h55 | 19:25 London Gatwick Airport | 2 changes | |
5351 · 5060+ BA309 | On time 05:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h20 | 14:50 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
5351 · 5060+ BA311 | On time 05:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h15 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1426+ KL1005 | 05:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h45 | 10:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426+ KL1007 | 05:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h25 | 12:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426+ KL1009 | 05:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h45 | 14:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426+ KL983 | 05:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h50 | 09:30 London City Airport | 1 change | |
AF7371 · AF1580 | 05:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h35 | 10:30 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
SN3594 · SN2093 | 06:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h05 | 10:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY7838 | 07:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h30 | 18:45 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY7828 | 07:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h00 | 20:15 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY7832 | 07:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h00 | 16:15 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY7824 | 07:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h25 | 16:40 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY7826 | 07:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h35 | 13:50 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY7834 | 07:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h10 | 12:25 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
5054+ BA309 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h23 | 14:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
5054+ BA311 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h18 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
9854+ BA311 | On time 07:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h18 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247+ LH2476 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 15:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247+ LH4194 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h05 | 13:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247+ LH4200 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h40 | 19:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247+ LH2472 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 26h30 | 10:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247+ LH4196 | 07:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h10 | 17:05 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF7363 · AF1280 | 09:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF7363 · AF1780 | 09:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h20 | 13:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1075 · LH908 | 09:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h55 | 14:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1075 · LH910 | 09:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h00 | 15:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1075 · LH914 | 09:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h00 | 16:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1075 · LH918 | 09:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 18:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1075 · LH916 | 09:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 17:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
5062+ BA311 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 6h45 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
5062+ U28406 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 9h25 | 19:25 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
9862+ BA311 | On time 10:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 6h45 | 16:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
SN3588 · SN2103 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h30 | 21:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
AF1280+ AF7361 | 10:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h45 | 16:35 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1013+ KL2263 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h35 | 17:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1017+ KL2263 | 11:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h25 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
OS354 · OS337 | 11:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 18:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
OS354 · OS339 | 11:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h50 | 21:40 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
9866+ U28406 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 6h25 | 19:25 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
5158+ U28406 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 6h25 | 19:25 London Gatwick Airport | 1 change | |
5158+ U22440 | On time 13:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h55 | 21:55 London Luton Airport | 1 change | |
KL1432 · KL1017 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h40 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
KL1432+ KL1013 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h50 | 17:00 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
W95768 | 13:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h40 | 15:00 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
BA359 | 13:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h50 | 15:20 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
VF82 · VF1987 | 13:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 21h55 | 11:45 London Stansted Airport | 1 change | |
VF82 · VF1989 | 13:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h00 | 14:50 London Stansted Airport | 1 change | |
AF7365 · AF1180 | 14:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h20 | 18:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1077 · LH922 | 14:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h20 | 22:20 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1077 · LH920 | 14:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
LH1077 · LH918 | 14:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h45 | 18:45 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
5192+ AF1380 | On time 14:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h05 | 21:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
5192+ U22440 | On time 14:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 7h35 | 21:55 London Luton Airport | 1 change | |
5192+ LG8022 · LG4595 | On time 14:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 24h25 | 14:45 London City Airport | 2 changes | |
U28433 | 15:15 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h40 | 16:55 London Gatwick Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1017+ KL3597 | 16:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h00 | 20:50 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
BA361 | 17:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h45 | 19:05 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
AF7369 · AF1380 | 17:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h55 | 21:25 London Heathrow Airport | 1 change | |
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Flights from Lyon to London
Flying from the Rhone Valley to England's capital could hardly be simpler. The journey from Lyon to London takes a couple of hours, travellers can choose between a range of low cost carriers who offer convenient departure times throughout the day.
Which airlines fly from Lyon to London?
Airlines running direct services from Lyon Saint-Exupery airport to London include budget options like Ryanair, flybe and easyJet. Ryanair fly into London Stansted while flybe use Southend-on-Sea airport, just east of London. easyJet fly into both London Gatwick and Luton airports and offer more flights than the alternatives.
How long is the flight from Lyon to London?
Flights from Lyon to London generally last between 1 hour 30 and 1 hour 50 minutes, and should always be shorter than two hours, so it's a really quick journey. easyJet flights vary, but typically take about 1 hour 35 minutes - among the faster options available. Indirect flights are another option, but take a minimum of 3 hours to reach London.
How many flights are there from Lyon to London?
As with all routes, the frequency of flights to London from Lyon varies. On most days, travellers can expect a choice of 1-7 flights, not counting indirect services via hubs like Amsterdam. easyJet is the main operator on the route, providing between 1-4 flights per day.
FAQs: Lyon to London flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Flights from Lyon to London generally leave from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 25.9 km away from Lyon city centre and London Gatwick Airport is 46.6 km from London city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and London
- 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 90 minutes.
- Shops are located in both terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short stay parking available at both terminals, approximately 6€ (£5) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in both terminals, including No1 Lounge and Club Aspire.
- Located in the South Terminal, inquiries can be made online or in person.
- Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
- Bus: National Express, Metrobus
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in the terminal, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty-Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 4.2€ (£3.50) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Lounge available, including the First Class Lounge.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- DLR
- Bus 473
- Bus 474
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours.
- Shops are located throughout all terminals, including Harrods and World Duty Free.
- Short Stay parking available near each terminal, approximately 6.3€ (£5.30) for 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including British Airways and Plaza Premium lounges.
- Located at each terminal, contact Heathrow Airport Lost Property.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423
- Metro: Piccadilly Line
- Train: Heathrow Express, TfL Rail
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available, including WHSmith and Aelia Duty Free.
- Short-term and long-term parking available, starting at approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Aspire Lounge available, access for a fee.
- Located in the terminal, contact information desk.
- Bus: A1, A2, 757
- Train: Thameslink, East Midlands Railway
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours.
- Shops are located in the departure lounge, including WHSmith and Boots.
- Short-stay parking located near the terminal, approximately 9.6€ (£8) for the first hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport, including accessible facilities.
- Yes
- Lounges like the Escape Lounge offer amenities such as food, drinks, and showers.
- Located in the terminal, with services provided by Excess Baggage Company.
- Bus: National Express, Airport Bus Express
- Train: Stansted Express
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