- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Flights from Lyon to Amsterdam depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €120 but you can travel from only €31 by bus.
There are 3 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 3h 20m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 457 miles (737 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €120 |
Flights per day 37 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 3h 20m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
€339
Average price
€697
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Flights per day
53
Distance
737 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Amsterdam will cost around €697 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €339.
Of the 53 flights that leave Lyon for Amsterdam onSun, Aug 16, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct flights cover the 737 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the longest flights will take 1 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.
AF7371 · AF1340
AF7367 · AF1440
AF7367+
AF8318
AF7365+
AF5476
BA363+
BA8451
AF8316
KL1426
KL1432
AF3223
AF8320Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €98.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€180 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €182 Average price | €214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Lyon to Amsterdam:
A bus is €155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Amsterdam costing on average €208.
A bus is €157 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Amsterdam costing on average €210.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 43m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Amsterdam flights for today, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BA363 · BA430 | 9:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h10 | 10:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 16 | |||||
AF7371+ AF8382 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h30 | 11:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1340 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h40 | 9:40 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1640 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF8316 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h35 | 8:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1426 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h35 | 8:05 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
5351 · 5260+ KL1408 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 9h15 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
5351 · 5260+ AF5476 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 9h15 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
5351 · 5260+ LH2233 · LH2310 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h25 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 3 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH98 · LH2306 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h25 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH992 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h05 | 2:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH988 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h40 | 10:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH102 · LH2306 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h25 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
LH1083+ LH996 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
9854+ KL2016 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 9h13 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
9854+ KL1408 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 7h18 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
9854+ AF5476 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 7h18 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH2306 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 4:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH2302 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h00 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF6022+ AF3140 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h55 | 1:25 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH107+ LH996 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h05 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
LH2247 · LH103+ LH996 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h05 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
AF8320 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h40 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1428 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h40 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH992+ LH5673 | 10:15 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h45 | 2:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH996 · LH5673 | 10:15 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF7363+ AF5476 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h25 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1140 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
12562+ AF1440 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h15 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
9862+ KL2022 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h15 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
9862+ AF1440 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h15 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF1140 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h20 | 5:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF7365+ AF5476 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h25 | 3:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
OS354+ OS317 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h20 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH4199 · LH4202 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH4199+ LH2310 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
9866+ SK560 · SK547 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 24h10 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
9866+ SK560 · SK1549 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 26h55 | 4:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
12566+ SK560 · SK547 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 24h10 | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
KL1432 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h35 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF3223 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h35 | 3:40 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1077 · LH1002 | 2:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h40 | 10:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
LH1077 · LH116 · LH2310 | 2:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h35 | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 2 transfers | |
AF7367 · AF1440 | 2:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h45 | 7:15 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF7367+ AF8318 | 2:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h30 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA357 · BA442 | 3:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h05 | 8:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
BA357 · BA444 | 3:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h35 | 9:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
AF3224 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h45 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1434 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h45 | 8:00 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH2253 · LH2302 | 8:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h25 | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 1 transfer | |
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World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Amsterdam flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Amsterdam 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.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 various locations throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: Elevators, ramps.
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