Flights from Lyon to Rome

Lyon to Rome Flights: An Overview

One of the great cities of the world for over two millennia, Rome remains a compelling destination for visitors, its classical ruins nestling in the heart of a bustling modern capital. All roads lead to Rome, but a flight tends to be quicker. French travelers from the former Roman settlement of Lyon can take direct flights to the Italian capital seven days a week, provided by national carriers and a choice of budget airlines. Flight times from Lyon to Rome are about one hour and 30 minutes, with departures including morning and afternoon options. Several airlines offer additional daily indirect connections to Rome, with one change en route and longer flight times. 

Which airlines fly from Lyon to Rome?

Italian national airline Alitalia and French national carrier Air France offer a timeshare operation on this route with direct flights from Lyon to Rome five days a week, operated by their affiliate HOP! UK budget carrier easyJet provides daily direct flights to Rome, while Spanish low-cost carrier vueling has direct flights to the Italian capital from the French city three days a week. Indirect flights with one change in transit include Air France services via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, KLM connections via Amsterdam, or Brussels Airlines routes via Brussels.  

How long is the flight from Lyon to Rome?

The fastest direct services on the 749 kilometer flight south from Lyon to Rome take one hour and 30 minutes to reach the Italian capital. Other direct flights from Lyon take five minutes longer. The quickest indirect connections are  Lufthansa Cityline connections via Frankfurt-Am-Main, taking three hours and 55 minutes total journey time. Air France services via Paris Charles De Gaulle take around four hours, while other indirect connections can take more than five hours, depending on routes and layover times. 

How many flights are there from Lyon to Rome?

Budget airline easyJet offers two daily direct flights from Lyon to Rome Fiumicino five days a week and one direct flight on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Air France HOP! and Alitalia codeshare direct flight to Rome is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. vueling budget airline direct flights operate on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. Departure times include morning and afternoon options on most days. More than 20 daily indirect flights from Lyon to Rome depart from early morning to early evening.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Lyon to Rome?

Departure Airport: Lyon Saint Exupery Airport lies 20 kilometers south east of the city center, with public transport services every 15 minutes on the Rhonexpress tram, taking 20-30 minutes. Facilities at the airport include long and short stay parking lots, fashion boutiques, food and wine stores, international restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, business lounges and free WiFi.

Arrival Airport: Rome Fiumicino Airport is situated  21 kilometers south west of the city center, with connections downtown available on the Leonardo Express or local metropolitan trains, taking 30-40 minutes. Facilities at the terminal include car rental desks, pizzerias, restaurants, coffee bars, designer shopping malls, ATMs, business lounges and taxi stands.