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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum with collections spanning natural history, science, design, fashion, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
Flights from Lyon to Edinburgh depart on average 31 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $66 (€53) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 786 miles (1265 km) distance in 2h 15m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 786 miles (1265 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Flights per day 31 |
Fastest flight 2h 15m |
First flight 5:10 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 4 days |
Cheapest price
$121
Average price
$343
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Flights per day
67
Distance
1265 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Edinburgh will cost around $343 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $121.
Of the 67 flights that leave Lyon for Edinburgh onWed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct flights cover the 1265 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Wed, May 27 the longest flights will take 5 h 45 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.
U23250
VY1221 · VY7846
5192+
U23244
9852+
U23242
9854+
AF1886
U23250
LH1079 · LH964
BA357 · BA1456
AF7371 · AF1686
SN2063 · SN3594Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $784.
Distance: 786 miles (1265 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$249 Average price | $143 Average price Cheapest | $789 Average price | $293 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 24h 23m Average total duration 23h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 7m Average total duration 14h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg 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 Lyon to Edinburgh:
A bus is $106 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Edinburgh costing on average $249 (€201).
A bus is $646 (€522) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Edinburgh costing on average $789 (€637).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 37m.
Bus takes on average 23h 53m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Edinburgh flights for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9852+ U23242 | 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h20 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
9852+ VY8251 · VY7846 | 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h45 | 8:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
9852+ AF1486 | 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h40 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1686 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h40 | 10:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371+ AF1486 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h30 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH98 · LH2524 | 6:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h00 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH960 | 6:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h40 | 12:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426 · KL931 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426 · KL927 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426 · KL933 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h40 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
5351 · 5260+ U23242 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 9h40 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
5351 · 5260+ AF1886 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h25 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
5351 · 5260+ AF1486 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h00 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ SN2643+ LH2524 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h20 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594 · SN2063 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h45 | 11:50 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3594+ SN2645+ LH2524 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h20 | 4:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
9854+ AF1886 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 13h28 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
12554+ U23242 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 7h43 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
9854+ U23242 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 7h43 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY7846 | 9:40 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h55 | 8:35 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
U23250 | 9:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h15 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1428+ KL933 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h15 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428+ KL931 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 4:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1886 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h35 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363+ AF1486 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8911+ LH962 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h35 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH962 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h35 | 5:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
9862+ AF1886 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h55 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
12562+ U23244 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 12h30 | 10:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
12562+ AF1886 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h55 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF1886 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h35 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365+ AF1486 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h10 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS354+ OS217+ OS7213 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h50 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
OS354+ OS215+ OS7213 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h50 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA357 · BA1460 | 1:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 7:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357 · BA1456 | 1:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h25 | 6:00 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA8710 | 1:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 8:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA8714 | 1:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h35 | 9:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357 · BA1438 | 1:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h55 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357 · BA1466 | 1:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h45 | 10:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA8708 | 1:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 7:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357 · BA1436 | 1:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h05 | 7:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357 · BA1464 | 1:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 9:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
9866+ KL1412 · KL933 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h10 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 2 transfers | |
9866+ AF1886 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 7h55 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
9866+ U23244 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 9h30 | 10:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL933+ KL1432 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h05 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL923+ KL1432 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h25 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1077 · LH964 | 2:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h10 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7367 · AF1886 | 2:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 8:55 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
5192+ U23244 | 4:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 7h30 | 10:30 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434 · KL933 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h55 | 11:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434 · KL927 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h05 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434+ KL923 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h15 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1079 · LH964 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h50 | 10:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1794 · SK2513 | 8:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h25 | 6:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363+ BA8704 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h00 | 12:45 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363 · BA1442 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 20h25 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363 · BA1448 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h10 | 11:55 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363 · BA1454 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h20 | 4:05 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363 · BA1438 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h45 | 8:30 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363+ BA8716 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h40 | 3:25 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363+ BA8702 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h15 | 10:00 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363 · BA1450 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h55 | 2:40 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363 · BA1440 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h55 | 9:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363 · BA1436 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h55 | 7:40 AM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA363+ BA8706 | 9:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 20h25 | 5:10 PM Edinburgh Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Scotland’s flagship museum with collections spanning natural history, science, design, fashion, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
The national art gallery in central Edinburgh, known for European masters and Scottish art. Easy to combine with Princes Street Gardens and the Royal Mile.
A striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of people who shaped Scottish history and culture. Popular for both the collection and the architecture.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street, linking the castle and Holyroodhouse through closes, courtyards, shops, and major heritage sites.
A central public garden below the castle with iconic skyline views, floral displays, and easy access to both Old and New Town sights.
One of the city’s classic viewpoints, known for panoramic views, monuments, and sunrise or sunset photography. Especially popular on social media.
Scotland’s best-known national dish: a savory pudding traditionally made with minced offal, oats, onion, and spices, served with mashed turnips and potatoes.
A rich Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, closely associated with the northeast but widely loved in Edinburgh.
A hearty traditional soup made with barley, root vegetables, and usually lamb or mutton, valued as classic Scottish comfort food.
A popular gastropub by Tom Kitchin serving refined Scottish pub classics in a warm, stylish, and relaxed setting.
A long-established local favorite serving traditional Scottish dishes with local ingredients in a comfortable, accessible city-center setting.
One of Scotland’s oldest pubs, offering classic Scottish food and a historic tavern atmosphere slightly outside the city center.
Expensive by UK standards. Hotels peak in summer and festival season, while pubs and casual dining are more manageable.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not already included. Round up for taxis. Tips are optional in pubs and cafes.
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