- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Flights from Alicante to Lyon depart on average 28 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $56 (€56) but you can travel from only $39 (€39) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 579 miles (933 km) distance in 1h 50m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 579 miles (933 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€56) |
Flights per day 28 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$129
Average price
$472
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h
Flights per day
51
Distance
933 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Alicante to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Lyon will cost around $472 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $129.
Of the 51 flights that leave Alicante for Lyon onFri, Jul 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 24 the direct flights cover the 933 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Fri, Jul 24 the longest flights will take 7 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.
U25525
KL1540 · KL1427
KL1540 · KL1433
KL1540 · KL1435
SN3772+
SN3593
U25525
IB1012 · IB1183
LH1175 · LH1082
KL1540 · KL1435
KL1435+
KL2634Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 579 miles (933 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 53m Average total duration 15h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 7m Average total duration 20h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Lyon:
A bus is $28 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Lyon costing on average $104 (€104).
A bus is $94 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Lyon costing on average $170 (€170).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 23m.
Train takes on average 20h 37m.
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Lyon flights for today, Thursday, July 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH2657+ SN2648+ SN3593 | 12:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h10 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2657+ SN2650+ SN3593 | 12:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h10 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2657 · LH2232+ 9844 | 12:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h49 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH2657 · LH2232+ 5124 | 12:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h49 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH2657 · LH2250 | 12:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 4h55 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2175+ LH1199 · LH1082 | 12:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h40 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LX2175+ LH1197 · LH1082 | 12:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h40 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB1012 · IB1183 | 1:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h00 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1012 · IB589+ 5124 | 1:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h19 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IB1012 · IB589+ 9844 | 1:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h19 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IB1012 · IB1185 | 1:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h05 | 11:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5003 · IB5296 | 2:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h05 | 9:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1303 · VY1222 | 2:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h05 | 9:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3774 · SN2617+ LH1082 | 3:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h05 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3774+ SN3593 | 3:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 6h55 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1435+ KL4017 | 3:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 7h20 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1433+ KL4017 | 3:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 26h05 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1431+ KL4017 | 3:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 21h55 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1427+ KL4017 | 3:30 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 17h50 | 9:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1433+ KL2637 | 5:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h25 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1435+ KL2637 | 5:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h40 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1431+ KL2637 | 5:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 20h15 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1427+ KL2637 | 5:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 16h10 | 9:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1433 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h20 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1435 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h35 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1431 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 20h10 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1540 · KL1427 | 5:15 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 16h05 | 9:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1175 · LH1082 | 5:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 5h50 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1175 · LH1076 | 5:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 20h15 | 1:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1175 · LH1078 | 5:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h30 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AH2021 · AH1080 | 5:40 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h35 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AH2005 · AH1032 | 6:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 24h05 | 6:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AH2005 · AH6184 · AH1080 | 6:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 23h30 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
AH2005 · AH6052 · AH1138 | 6:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 19h30 | 2:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
AH2005 · AH1036 | 6:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 17h35 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1307 · VY1220 | 8:35 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h35 | 9:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1435+ KL2642 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 25h25 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1433+ KL2642 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 20h10 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1431+ KL2642 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 16h00 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1427+ KL2642 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h55 | 9:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AH2017 · AH1080 | 9:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 20h30 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 24 | |||||
IB5001 · IB5296 | 6:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 10h35 | 5:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1301 · VY8250+ 5120 | 6:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h35 | 6:25 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1301 · VY8250+ 9844 | 6:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 15h09 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1301 · VY8250+ 5124 | 6:50 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 15h09 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
SN3772+ SN2613+ LH1078 | 9:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h05 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3772+ SN3593 | 9:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 13h15 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3772+ SN2613+ LH1040+ 5124 | 9:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h54 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
SN3772+ SN2613+ LH1040+ 9844 | 9:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h54 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3 transfers | |
SN3772 · SN2645+ LH2250 | 9:05 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 8h00 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB1010 · IB1183 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 9h25 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1010 · IB589+ 9844 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IB1010 · IB589+ 5124 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 12h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
BA7074 · BA7054+ BA364 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h35 | 8:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7074+ BA459 · BA364 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h35 | 8:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA7074 · BA7056+ BA364 | 9:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 11h35 | 8:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.
Museum of cinema miniatures and film props in Vieux Lyon. Popular for detailed sets, special-effects history, and family-friendly exhibits.
Excellent free natural history and ethnography museum with fossils, animals, and global cultures. A strong local favorite, especially for families.
Renaissance quarter with cobbled lanes, traboules, courtyards, and major monuments. Essential for atmosphere, history, and walking exploration.
Central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with elegant streets, squares, shopping, and many of Lyon’s classic city views.
Historic silk-workers’ hill district with stairways, murals, markets, and hidden passageways. Great for local character and city panoramas.
Pike dumplings in a rich crayfish sauce. A Lyon classic from traditional bouchons, prized for its delicate fish texture and luxurious sauce.
Crisp salad of frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, and a poached egg. A staple Lyonnaise bistro dish that reflects the city's hearty cooking style.
Slow-cooked onions with vinegar, often served warm or chilled. This old Lyonnais side dish is traditional in bouchons and pairs well with charcuterie.
Refined dining by Paul Bocuse, known for polished French cuisine and iconic Lyon dishes in an elegant, historic dining room.
Well-known traditional bouchon in Vieux Lyon, praised for generous Lyonnais specialties and a lively old-city atmosphere.
Historic bouchon near Place Bellecour serving quenelles, salade lyonnaise, and classic regional fare in a warm traditional setting.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while public transport is good value for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Alicante to Lyon flights use the Alicante Elche Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Alicante and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Alicante Elche Airport is 9 km from Alicante city centre. Public transport options include:
Alicante Elche 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alicante Elche Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alicante Elche Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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.
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