- Must visit
Museo Picasso Málaga
Museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso with works from different periods. Essential for understanding the artist’s connection to his birth city.
Flights from Lyon to Málaga depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £36 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1266 km distance in 2h 20m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1266 km |
Average flight duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Flights per day 44 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
First flight 0:10 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£70
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£378
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 47 m
Flights on 05 Sept
89
Distance
1266 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Málaga will cost around £378 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £70.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 89 flights from Lyon to Málaga, including 1 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 1266 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h 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.
U27048
VY1221 · VY2111
VY1221 · VY2115
VY1221 · VY2117
12554+
AF1748
U27048
IB1180 · IB1005
LH1083 · LH1148
KL1432 · KL1547
KL1428 · KL1545Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a train costs an average of £129.
Distance: 1266 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£107 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price | £284 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 23h 3m Average total duration 22h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Málaga:
A coach is £47 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Málaga costing on average £107.
A coach is £69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Málaga costing on average £129.
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Coach takes on average 22h 33m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Málaga flights for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KL1426 · KL1545 | 6:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h05 | 16:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426+ KL2539 | 6:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h05 | 19:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
LH1083 · LH1186+ LX2114 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h45 | 15:50 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH1132+ FR 3182 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h40 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH106 · LH1834 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h50 | 17:55 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH102 · LH1834 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h50 | 17:55 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH1150 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h45 | 16:50 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
SN2611+ LH1150+ SN3594 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h45 | 16:50 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3737+ SN3594 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h15 | 19:20 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
LX787 · LX2114+ SN3594 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h45 | 15:50 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3703+ FR 3080+ SN3594 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h50 | 17:55 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3703+ FR 3182+ SN3594 | 7:05 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h40 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
5156+ AF1728 | On time 7:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h10 | 18:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
5156+ AF1748 | On time 7:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 15h05 | 22:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
5156+ BA305+ BA2646 | On time 7:30 Lyon Part Dieu | 15h30 | 23:00 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
12554+ AF1728 | On time 8:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 10h13 | 18:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
12554+ AF1748 | On time 8:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 14h08 | 22:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
9854+ AF1748 | On time 8:27 Lyon Part Dieu | 14h08 | 22:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247 · LH1834 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 17:55 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247+ SN2644 · SN3737 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h50 | 19:20 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
LH2247 · LH103 · LH1132+ FR 3182 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h15 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 3 changes | |
LH2247 · LH1832 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 28h15 | 13:45 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
LH2247+ FR 3182+ LH1816 | 9:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h15 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1428 · KL1545 | 9:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h40 | 16:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
OS352 · OS403+ FR 3182 | 9:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h50 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1428+ KL2539 | 9:55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 19:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
AF7363 · AF1648+ FR 3182 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h25 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7363 · AF1048+ FR 3182 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h25 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7363 · AF1728 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h20 | 18:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
AF7363 · AF1748 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h15 | 22:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
AF7363 · AF1548+ FR 3182 | 10:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h25 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
6614 · 2509 · 5454+ AF1748 | 11:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 11h31 | 22:35 Malaga Airport | 3 changes | |
6614 · 2509 · 5454+ LH1148 | 11:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 25h21 | 12:25 Malaga Airport | 4 changes | |
6614 · 2509 · 5454+ BA309 | 11:04 Lyon Part Dieu | 23h36 | 10:40 Malaga Airport | 4 changes | |
BA357 · BA426 | 11:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h00 | 19:10 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
BA357+ BA2644 | 11:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h10 | 20:20 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
BA357+ BA2646 | 11:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h50 | 23:00 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
AF7365 · AF1048+ FR 3182 | 11:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h25 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7365 · AF1648+ FR 3182 | 11:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h25 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7365 · AF1548+ FR 3182 | 11:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h25 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7365 · AF1748 | 11:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h15 | 22:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
AF7365 · AF1728 | 11:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 18:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
IB1180 · IB507 | 12:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h35 | 23:00 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
IB1180 · IB1005 | 12:25 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h30 | 16:55 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
LH2249+ FR 3182+ LH1816 | 13:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h45 | 22:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
TP471 · TP1138 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h45 | 22:55 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
TP471 · TP1136 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h20 | 14:30 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
SN3733+ SN3588 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 20h00 | 9:10 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
SN3737+ SN3588 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h10 | 19:20 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
SN2731+ LX2120+ SN3588 | 13:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h55 | 0:05 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
12566+ AF1748 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 8h35 | 22:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
12566+ LH1148+ LH4257 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 22h25 | 12:25 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
12566+ BA309+ BA2640 | 14:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 20h40 | 10:40 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1077+ LX1075+ LX2120 | 14:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h30 | 0:05 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1077 · LH1198+ LX2120 | 14:35 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h30 | 0:05 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
BA361 · BA422 | 17:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h35 | 11:05 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
BA361 · BA420 | 17:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h30 | 10:00 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
BA361+ BA2640 | 17:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h10 | 10:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
LH2251 · LH1832 | 17:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h55 | 13:45 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
LH2251+ SN3733+ SN2652 | 17:50 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h20 | 9:10 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
IB5297 · IB5669 | 18:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h10 | 0:10 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
VY1223 · VY2115 | 18:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h55 | 8:55 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
VY1223 · VY2125 | 18:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h10 | 0:10 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
KL1434 · KL1545 | 18:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 21h35 | 15:55 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
KL1434 · KL1547 | 18:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h20 | 19:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
KL1434+ KL2663 | 18:20 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 24h55 | 19:15 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
AF7369 · AF1728 | 19:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h40 | 18:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
AT721 · AT984 | 19:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h50 | 19:30 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
AT721 · AT988 | 19:40 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h40 | 13:20 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
TP473 · TP1138 | 20:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 26h25 | 22:55 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
TP473 · TP1136 | 20:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h00 | 14:30 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
TP473 · TP1134 | 20:30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h05 | 9:35 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
BA365 · BA420 | 21:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h15 | 10:00 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
BA365 · BA422 | 21:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h20 | 11:05 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
BA365 · BA424 | 21:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h40 | 13:25 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
BA365+ BA2640 | 21:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h55 | 10:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
BA365+ BA2642 | 21:45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h40 | 13:25 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
9852+ AF1728 | 5:50 Lyon Part Dieu | 12h50 | 18:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
9852+ VY8249 · VY2119 | 5:50 Lyon Part Dieu | 15h30 | 21:20 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
9852+ VY8249 · VY2113 | 5:50 Lyon Part Dieu | 16h10 | 22:00 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7371 · AF1348+ FR 483 | 6:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h45 | 21:45 Malaga Airport | 2 changes | |
AF7371 · AF1728 | 6:00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h40 | 18:40 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
IB1186 · IB1003 | 6:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h35 | 12:45 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
IB1186 · IB1005 | 6:10 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h45 | 16:55 Malaga Airport | 1 change | |
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Museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso with works from different periods. Essential for understanding the artist’s connection to his birth city.
Collection of Carmen Thyssen focused on 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting. A strong choice for regional art in a restored palace.
Centre Pompidou’s Málaga venue presenting modern and contemporary art in the waterfront Cube building. Good for temporary exhibitions.
Lively pedestrian shopping street linking the old city and port. It is ideal for strolling and taking in Málaga’s everyday urban atmosphere.
Revitalised port promenade with palms, shops, public art and sea views. Popular for an easy waterfront walk near the historic centre.
Large central park with subtropical planting, shaded paths and fountains. A pleasant green route between the old town and the port.
A chilled tomato soup from Málaga with bread, olive oil and garlic, traditionally topped with ham and egg. A summer staple across the city.
Skewered sardines grilled over an open fire on the beach. One of Málaga’s signature seafood dishes, especially along the seafront.
Small anchovies lightly floured and fried. A classic Málaga tapa, prized for fresh local fish and simple preparation.
Refined dining in central Málaga with contemporary Andalusian cooking and tasting menus in an elegant, intimate room.
Long-established seafood restaurant by the sea in El Palo, valued for fresh fish, shellfish and classic Málaga cooking.
Historic central tavern known for traditional Málaga tapas, sherry and a lively old-school atmosphere near the cathedral.
Moderate for Spain: tapas and buses are fairly priced, but beach hotels and central dining cost more than in many inland cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. In cafés, leave small change. In taxis, round up the fare or add about €1 for helpful service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Málaga 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 Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Málaga flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Malaga Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Málaga 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.
Malaga Airport is 8 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga 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 for 30 minutes, with paid options for longer access. ATMs are located in Terminals 2 and 3, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Malaga Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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