- Must visit
Musée des Confluences
A striking science and anthropology museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, known for bold architecture and major permanent exhibitions.
Flights from London to Lyon depart on average 43 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 457 miles (737 km) distance in 1h 35m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 457 miles (737 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Flights per day 43 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Cheapest price
$172
Average price
$499
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Flights per day
101
Distance
737 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lyon will cost around $499 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $172.
Of the 101 flights that leave London for Lyon onTue, May 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct flights cover the 737 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Tue, May 19 the longest flights will take 3 h 25 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.
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AF1707 · AF7370
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AF1707 · AF7370Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $185.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $372 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Lyon:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Lyon costing on average $128 (€103).
A bus is $268 (€217) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lyon costing on average $372 (€301).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 9h 8m.
The table below shows live departures for London to Lyon flights for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1381 · AF7366 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h30 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1381+ 9826 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1381+ 9812 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h45 | 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1381+ 12526 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h45 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
KL1000+ KL1431 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h55 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1000+ KL2007+ 9844 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 14h30 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1000+ KL2007+ 5124 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 14h30 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1000+ KL2007+ 12536 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h32 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
BA300+ 12526 | 7:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA300+ 12536 | 7:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h42 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA300+ 9836 | 7:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h42 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
LG4592 · LG8013+ 5124 | 7:35 AM London City Airport | 13h25 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LG4592 · LG8013+ 9844 | 7:35 AM London City Airport | 13h25 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
LG4592 · LG8013+ 12536 | 7:35 AM London City Airport | 11h27 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
U28431 | 8:10 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1h40 | 10:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL980+ KL1431 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 4h00 | 1:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL980+ KL1433 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 8h10 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL980+ KL1407+ 5124 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 12h35 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL980+ KL1407+ 9844 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 12h35 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL980+ KL1407+ 12536 | 8:25 AM London City Airport | 10h37 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1002 · KL1433 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h55 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1002 · KL1407+ 5124 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h20 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1002 · KL1407+ 9844 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 12h20 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1002 · KL1407+ 12536 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h22 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
BA302+ 9836 | 8:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h17 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA302+ 12536 | 8:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h17 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1681+ 12536 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 10h07 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AZ221 · AZ312+ 12536 | 9:10 AM London City Airport | 9h52 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
AZ221 · AZ312+ 5124 | 9:10 AM London City Airport | 11h50 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
AZ221 · AZ312+ 9844 | 9:10 AM London City Airport | 11h50 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL982+ KL1433 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 7h15 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL982+ KL2009+ 9844 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 11h40 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL982+ KL2009+ 12536 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 9h42 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL982+ KL2009+ 5124 | 9:20 AM London City Airport | 11h40 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1004 · KL1433 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 6h40 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1004+ KL2013+ 9844 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h05 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1004+ KL2009+ 5124 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h05 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL1004+ KL2013+ 5124 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 11h05 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL984+ KL1433 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 6h35 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL984+ KL2013+ 9844 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 11h00 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL984+ KL2013+ 5124 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 11h00 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
KL984+ KL2013+ 12536 | 10:00 AM London City Airport | 9h02 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
AF1705 · AF7368 | 10:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 6h45 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1705+ 9844 | 10:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 10h35 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1705+ 5124 | 10:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 10h35 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1705+ 12536 | 10:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 8h37 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
EC4662+ 5124 | 11:10 AM London Southend Airport | 9h50 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
EC4662+ 12536 | 11:10 AM London Southend Airport | 7h52 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9844+ EC4662 | 11:10 AM London Southend Airport | 9h50 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF7368 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 6:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1581+ 12536 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h32 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1581+ 9844 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h30 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1581+ 5124 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h30 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
KL1006 · KL1433 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 4h50 | 5:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA304+ 9844 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h15 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA304+ 5124 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 9h15 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA304+ 12536 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 7h17 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA306+ 9844 | 12:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h10 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA306+ 12536 | 12:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 6h12 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA306+ 5124 | 12:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 8h10 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA362 | 1:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1h45 | 4:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
U22437+ 9844 | 1:55 PM London Luton Airport | 7h05 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
U22437+ 12536 | 1:55 PM London Luton Airport | 5h07 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
U22437+ 5124 | 1:55 PM London Luton Airport | 7h05 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
KL1010+ KL1435 | 2:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 7h05 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA308+ 9844 | 3:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h55 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
BA308+ 5124 | 3:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h55 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1781 · AF7370 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h05 | 9:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1781+ 5124 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1781+ 9844 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 5h40 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
EC4660+ 5124 | 3:35 PM London Stansted Airport | 5h25 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
EC4660+ 9844 | 3:35 PM London Stansted Airport | 5h25 | 10:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1707 · AF7370 | 5:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 3h25 | 9:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1012+ KL1435 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 4h40 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL990+ KL1435 | 5:10 PM London City Airport | 4h40 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1435+ KL992 | 5:50 PM London City Airport | 4h00 | 10:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
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A striking science and anthropology museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, known for bold architecture and major permanent exhibitions.
One of France’s leading fine arts museums, housed in a former abbey with strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Archaeological museum on Fourvière Hill with Roman mosaics, inscriptions, and access to the adjacent ancient theatres.
One of Europe’s largest open squares, a central meeting point and starting place for exploring Lyon.
Lyon’s flagship urban park with a lake, botanical gardens, rose garden, and broad walking paths.
The central peninsula between the Rhône and Saône, packed with shopping streets, squares, and grand architecture.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic of Lyonnais cooking.
A warm salad with frisée, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, widely associated with Lyon's bouchon tradition.
A robust sausage made from pork tripe, famous in Lyon for its strong flavor and served in many traditional bouchons.
Historic fine-dining institution in Lyon, renowned for haute cuisine rooted in the legacy of Eugénie Brazier.
Popular modern bouchon offering refined Lyonnais classics in a warm, intimate setting.
Classic bouchon known for traditional Lyonnais dishes, hearty set menus, and a lively, old-school atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and bouchons are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated but not required. Round up for taxis; small change for cafés is optional.
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