How to get to Athens from Lyon

There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Athens including taking a coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Athens is a flight with an average price of £453.

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 21m.

The Lyon to Athens distance is approximately 1780 km.

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Athens is:

• Around 54 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Athens as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Athens:

• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport and arrive in Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, British Airways, Iberia to go to Athens by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Athens:

• 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea, Transavia France.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Santorini (Island), Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Lyon to Athens, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.

In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the world's only stadium made entirely of marble. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens, experience a traditional Greek performance at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and explore the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon. Learn about ancient Greek civilisation at the Acropolis Museum, discover the historic Ancient Agora of Athens, and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the charming Plaka neighbourhood with its neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops.

A visit of 3 to 4 days in Athens is typically sufficient to explore major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka district, and the National Archaeological Museum, while also allowing some time to enjoy local cuisine and culture.