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Flights from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 04:10, the last at 18:10. The fastest flight covers the 574 miles (925 km) distance in 1h 50m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 574 miles (925 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Flights per day 37 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 50m |
First flight 4:10 AM |
Last flight 6:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Cheapest price
$206
Average price
$418
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Flights per day
48
Distance
925 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid will cost around $418 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $206.
Of the 48 flights that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Madrid onTue, Jul 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 21 the direct flights cover the 925 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h .
On Tue, Jul 21 the longest flights will take 4 h 40 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.
KL1432 · KL1507
KL1432 · KL1509
KL1428 · KL1507
KL1428 · KL1505
LH1077 · LH1122
IB1180
IB1186
IB1184
AF7369 · AF1400
AF7367 · AF1100Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 574 miles (925 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$181 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $313 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 30m Average total duration 20h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 4m Average total duration 18h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid costing on average $125 (€103).
A bus is $103 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid costing on average $181 (€149).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 34m.
Bus takes on average 20h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid flights for today, Monday, July 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA363+ BA7067 | 5:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h45 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2251 · LH1800 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h15 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2251+ LH4162 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 20h20 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434 · KL1509 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h10 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AH1037 · AH2006 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h15 | 12:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF1400 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h35 | 11:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1184 | 7:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h00 | 9:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AH1033 · AH2006 | 7:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h40 | 12:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, July 21 | |||||
AF7371 · AF1300 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h20 | 11:20 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1186 | 6:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h00 | 8:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1426 · KL1503 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h40 | 12:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426 · KL1505 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h55 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH98+ LH4162 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH1114 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h05 | 4:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH1112 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h25 | 12:20 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH100+ LH4162 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 2:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ SN3721 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h45 | 11:50 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3594+ SN3727 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH1800 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h35 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH107 · LH1120 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h00 | 7:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247 · LH1804 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h10 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH103 · LH1120 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h00 | 7:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1428 · KL1507 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428 · KL1505 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h30 | 4:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1600 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h15 | 3:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1800 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h25 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH1120 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h00 | 7:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH108 · LH1804 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 5:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5673+ LH1114 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h30 | 4:00 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA7197 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h39 | 11:59 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA7067 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h05 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA7061 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h50 | 10:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF1800 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h25 | 4:45 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357 · BA464 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h50 | 8:10 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA7057 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA3270 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h15 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA7059 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h15 | 8:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF1100 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA7065 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h15 | 10:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1180 | 12:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h00 | 2:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
OS354 · OS217+ OS7457 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h45 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2249 · LH1800 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h05 | 11:05 AM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2249 · LH113 · LH1122 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3588+ SN3731 | 1:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h15 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432 · KL1507 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h30 | 7:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432 · KL1509 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h20 | 11:25 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7367 · AF1100 | 2:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h40 | 7:15 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1077 · LH118+ LH4164 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1077 · LH116+ LH4164 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 10:30 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1077 · LH1122 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 11:40 PM Madrid Barajas Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid 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 Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Madrid airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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.
Madrid Barajas Airport is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Barajas 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Barajas Airport: Ramps, assistance.
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