- 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 Bilbao to Lyon depart on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €61 but you can travel from only €32 by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 419 miles (675 km) distance in 3h 50m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 419 miles (675 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €61 |
Flights per day 29 |
Fastest flight 3h 50m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
€140
Average price
€375
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Flights per day
73
Distance
675 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bilbao to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Lyon will cost around €375 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €140.
It's difficult to get from Bilbao to Lyon without transferring at least once.
04186+
IB1183
04186+
IB1185
VY1423 · VY1222
VY1421 · VY1222
AF1477 · AF7370
VY1425 · VY1222
IB5315 · IB5296
LH1831+
LH2248
IB442 · IB1179
LH1825+
LH2250Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a train costs an average of €213.
Distance: 419 miles (675 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€177 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €213 Average price | €142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 44m Average total duration 18h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg 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 Bilbao to Lyon:
A bus is €125 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Lyon costing on average €177.
A bus is €161 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Lyon costing on average €213.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
Train takes on average 18h 14m.
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Lyon flights for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SN3712 · SN2617+ LH1082 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h40 | 11:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3712+ SN3593 | 4:50 PM Bilbao Airport | 5h30 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1526 · KL1435 | 5:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 5h35 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1526 · KL1427 | 5:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 16h10 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1526 · KL1431 | 5:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 20h10 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1526 · KL1433 | 5:15 PM Bilbao Airport | 24h20 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB436 · IB1185 | 5:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 6h10 | 11:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1829 · LH2246 | 6:40 PM Bilbao Airport | 14h10 | 8:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1437 · VY1220 | 7:35 PM Bilbao Airport | 13h30 | 9:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
IB442 · IB1179 | 6:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 5h10 | 11:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1522 · KL1435 | 6:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 16h05 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1522 · KL1433 | 6:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h50 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1522 · KL1431 | 6:45 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h40 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1147 · LH102 · LH2250 | 6:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h15 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1147 · LH106 · LH2250 | 6:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h15 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1147 · LH1076 | 6:50 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h50 | 1:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
04186+ IB1183 | On time 6:53 AM Bilbao-Abando | 11h47 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
04186+ IB1185 | On time 6:53 AM Bilbao-Abando | 16h52 | 11:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
04186+ AF1801 · AF7370 | On time 6:53 AM Bilbao-Abando | 15h07 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1377+ 9826 | 7:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h50 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1377+ 9830 | 7:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 9h49 | 4:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1377+ 12526 | 7:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h50 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1377 · AF7368 | 7:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h40 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1377 · AF7366 | 7:10 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h45 | 1:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1831+ LH2248 | 7:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 5h05 | 12:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1831 · LH99 · LH1078 | 7:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h45 | 6:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1831 · LH2250 | 7:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 9h50 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1423 · VY1222 | 7:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 7h50 | 3:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5313 · IB5296 | 7:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 7h50 | 3:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1423 · VY8248+ 5124 | 7:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 14h19 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1423 · VY8250+ 9844 | 7:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 14h19 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1423 · VY8248+ 9844 | 7:40 AM Bilbao Airport | 14h19 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL3337+ KL1506 · KL1435 | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 14h30 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL3337+ KL1504 · KL1435 | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 14h30 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
UX7156 · UX2228+ 9836 | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 11h42 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
UX7156 · UX2228+ 9844 | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 13h39 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
UX7156 · UX2228+ 5124 | 8:20 AM Bilbao Airport | 13h39 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1421 · VY1222 | 8:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h35 | 3:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5311 · IB5296 | 8:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 6h35 | 3:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1421 · VY8248+ 9836 | 8:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 11h07 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1421 · VY8248+ 5124 | 8:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 13h04 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1421 · VY8248+ 9844 | 8:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 13h04 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IB430 · IB1183 | 9:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 9h25 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB430 · IB579+ 9844 | 9:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 12h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IB430 · IB573+ 9844 | 9:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 12h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IB430 · IB579+ 5124 | 9:15 AM Bilbao Airport | 12h44 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
AF1477 · AF7370 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 11h30 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1477+ 5124 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 11h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1477+ 9844 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 11h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1477 · AF7368 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 7h20 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1477+ 9836 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 9h32 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
OS440 · OS297+ SN3593 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 11h50 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS440+ SN2906+ SN3593 | 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport | 11h50 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
VY1425 · VY1222 | 11:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 3h55 | 3:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5315 · IB5296 | 11:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 3h55 | 3:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1425 · VY8248+ 9836 | 11:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 8h27 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1425 · VY8248+ 5124 | 11:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h24 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
VY1425 · VY8248+ 9844 | 11:35 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h24 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH1825+ SN2646+ SN3593 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h25 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1825+ LH2250 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 5h10 | 5:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1825+ SN2650+ SN3593 | 11:55 AM Bilbao Airport | 10h25 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1524 · KL1433 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 5h35 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1524 · KL1427 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 21h25 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1524 · KL1435 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h50 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1524 · KL1409+ 5124 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h59 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1524 · KL1409+ 9844 | 12:00 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h59 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL3387+ KL1506 · KL1435 | 12:45 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h05 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB1100 · IB1185 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 10h15 | 11:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1100 · IB1183 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 5h10 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1100 · IB589+ 5124 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 8h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IB1100 · IB589+ 9844 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 8h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
IB1100 · IB579+ 9844 | 1:30 PM Bilbao Airport | 8h29 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LH1143 · LH1082 | 2:10 PM Bilbao Airport | 9h10 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
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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 Bilbao 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 Bilbao to Lyon flights use the Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bilbao and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Bilbao Airport is 1 km from Bilbao city centre. Public transport options include:
Bilbao Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bilbao Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bilbao Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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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