- Must visit
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Alicante (MACA)
Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Flights from Lyon to Alicante depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $42 but you can travel from only $8 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 45m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 579 miles (933 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 |
Flights per day 34 |
Fastest flight 1h 45m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$156
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$646
Fastest journey on Sep 23
2 h
Average journey duration on Sep 23
5 h 17 m
Flights on Sep 23
52
Distance
933 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Alicante will cost around $646 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $156.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 52 flights from Lyon to Alicante, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct flights cover the 933 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Sep 23 the longest flights will take 6 h 20 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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VY1223 · VY1306
VY1223 · VY1310
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LX2170
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SN3773
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KL2647
VY1223 · VY1310
IB5297 · IB5010Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 579 miles (933 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$534 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $299 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 46m Average total duration 16h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Lyon to Alicante:
A bus is $455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Alicante costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 16m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Alicante flights for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LH1077+ SN2618 · SN3771 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h30 | 8:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1077+ SN2616 · SN3771 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h30 | 8:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1077+ OS216 · OS435 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h45 | 10:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1077+ OS214 · OS435 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h45 | 10:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1077 · LH94+ LH4142 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 26h40 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1077 · LH96+ LH4142 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 26h40 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251+ SN2652+ SN3771 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h25 | 8:15 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251+ OS190 · OS435 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h40 | 10:30 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251+ LH4142 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h35 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2251 · LH95 · LH1174 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h55 | 4:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251+ SN2644 · SN3773 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h00 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251+ SN2642 · SN3773 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h00 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251 · LH125 · LH1174 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h55 | 4:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251 · LH127 · LH1174 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 22h55 | 4:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251+ LX1109+ LX2176 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h20 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251+ LX1101+ LX2176 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h20 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251+ LX1103+ LX2176 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h20 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
AH1033 · AH2004 | 5:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 20h05 | 2:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434+ KL2617 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h25 | 11:40 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434+ KL2643 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 27h10 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434+ KL2641 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h05 | 8:20 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434+ KL2647 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 21h45 | 4:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
AH1037 · AH2004 | 7:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h10 | 2:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | |||||
9852+ VY8249 · VY1310 | 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 16h35 | 10:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9852+ LH1031 · LH1174 | 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h55 | 4:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9852+ BA303+ BA2656 | 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 14h55 | 8:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB1186 · IB1011 | 6:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 1:05 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1186 · IB1015 | 6:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h45 | 8:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH98+ LH4142 | 6:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h00 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH1186+ LX2176 | 6:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h45 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH1174 | 6:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h20 | 4:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH1188+ LX2176 | 6:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h45 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
5351 · 5260+ VY8251 · VY1308 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 12h15 | 6:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 3 transfers | |
KL1426+ KL2641 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 26h55 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426+ KL2647 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h30 | 4:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
5351 · 5260+ VY8249 · VY1310 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h55 | 10:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 3 transfers | |
KL1426+ KL2643 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h55 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
5351 · 5260+ LX645+ LX2170 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 26h25 | 8:55 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 3 transfers | |
SN3594+ LX787+ LX2176 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h05 | 7:10 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ SN3773 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h45 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3594+ SN2611+ LH1174 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h40 | 4:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ SN2643+ LH4142 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h20 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
12554+ VY8249 · VY1310 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 13h58 | 10:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9854+ VY8249 · VY1310 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 13h58 | 10:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9854+ LX645+ LX2170 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 24h28 | 8:55 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247+ SN2644 · SN3773 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h20 | 6:50 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247 · LH103 · LH1174 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 4:45 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247+ LH4142 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 5:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428+ KL2647 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h05 | 4:00 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428+ KL2643 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h30 | 9:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428+ KL2641 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h30 | 9:25 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
12562+ VY8249 · VY1310 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h25 | 10:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9862+ VY8249 · VY1310 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h25 | 10:25 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
9862+ LX645+ LX2170 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 21h55 | 8:55 AM Alicante Elche Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB1180 · IB1015 | 12:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h30 | 8:55 PM Alicante Elche Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Leading contemporary art museum with a strong 20th-century collection in a restored historic building.
Archaeological museum with acclaimed interactive displays covering prehistory to modern Alicante.
Fine arts museum in an 18th-century palace, featuring Alicante artists and regional painting collections.
Alicante's iconic waterfront promenade with mosaic paving, palms, and constant seaside city life.
Historic old quarter of whitewashed lanes climbing toward the castle, full of character and viewpoints.
Popular city beach and promenade area beside the old town, excellent for walks and classic coastal views.
Alicante’s signature rice dish, cooked in fish stock with seafood or meat. It is central to local Sunday meals and showcases the region’s rice tradition.
Rice baked in the oven with stock, tomato, chickpeas, and often pork or sausage. A hearty Valencian classic widely eaten in Alicante homes.
Traditional Alicante rice made with tuna, pumpkin, and ñora pepper. It reflects the city’s coastal pantry and old home-style cooking.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Mediterranean tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic traditional venue famous for Alicante tapas, cured fish, and local wines in a classic, lively old-town setting.
Well-known seafood and rice restaurant near the marina, valued for fresh fish, shellfish, and polished but approachable service.
Moderate for Spain: lodging rises in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly affordable for most tourists.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Alicante Elche Airport -> Plaça dels Estels, Alicante
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Alicante 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 Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Alicante flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Alicante Elche Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Alicante 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.
Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available.
Free Wi-Fi in the terminal. ATMs are aTM available in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport.
Available at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble Alpes Isere Airport: Wheelchair accessible with assistance available.
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.
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