- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Flights from Lyon to London depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) 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. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 457 miles (737 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price
$227
Average price
$521
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Flights per day
57
Distance
737 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to London will cost around $521 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $227.
Of the 57 flights that leave Lyon for London onTue, Aug 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct flights cover the 737 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the longest flights will take 4 h 15 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.
9852+
AF1706
VY1223 · VY6026
VY1221 · VY6026
AF7365 · AF1706
AF7369 · AF1380
BA361
AF7369 · AF1380
KL1426 · KL983
LH1077+
LH5658
KL1432 · KL991Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to London 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 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 457 miles (737 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $230 Average price | $99 Average price Cheapest | $268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to London:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to London costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $131 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to London costing on average $230 (€185).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 3m.
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to London flights for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9852+ BA305 | 5:42 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h13 | 2:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
9852+ BA303 | 5:42 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 7h33 | 12:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
9852+ AF1706 | 5:42 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h18 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1580 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h30 | 10:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1704 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h40 | 9:40 AM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426 · KL1005 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h15 | 10:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426 · KL983 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h00 | 9:30 AM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
5380 · 5260+ AF1706 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h30 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1426 · KL1009 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h20 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
5380 · 5260+ BA311 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 14h30 | 8:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 2 transfers | |
5380 · 5260+ U28410 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 14h05 | 7:35 PM London Gatwick Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083+ LH4226 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h45 | 10:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083+ LH4228 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h45 | 12:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
12554+ U28406 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 13h38 | 9:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
12554+ AF1706 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h33 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
9854+ AF1706 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h33 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH2476 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 3:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428 · KL1011 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 4:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428 · KL1009 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h55 | 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428 · KL991 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 5:20 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428 · KL1013 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h40 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673 · LH5658 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 5:55 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH908 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h10 | 2:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH4230 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h10 | 5:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
EN8911 · EN8778 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 5:55 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH914 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 4:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
12562+ U28406 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h05 | 9:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
9862+ U28406 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h05 | 9:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
9862+ U28410 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 9h35 | 7:35 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF1280 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h15 | 4:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF1706 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h40 | 4:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS354 · OS337 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h45 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2249 · LH2486 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h25 | 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2249 · LH2480 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h40 | 7:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2249 · LH2478 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h05 | 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3588+ SN2095 | 1:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h55 | 5:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY6026 | 2:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h50 | 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY6652 | 2:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h05 | 8:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
12566+ U28406 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h05 | 9:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
9866+ U28406 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h05 | 9:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
9866+ U28410 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 6h35 | 7:35 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432 · KL991 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h15 | 5:20 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432 · KL995 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h40 | 7:45 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432 · KL1017 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h50 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432 · KL1015 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h20 | 7:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432 · KL1013 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h30 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7367 · AF1180 | 2:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h00 | 6:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1077+ LH5658 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h10 | 5:55 PM London City Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1077 · LH922 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1077 · LH918 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h55 | 6:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1077+ LH4232 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h55 | 8:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
5192+ BA307 | 4:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 6h35 | 9:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
5192+ U22440 | 4:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 7h15 | 10:15 PM London Luton Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2251 · LH2484 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h50 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF1380 | 6:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h45 | 9:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1223 · VY6026 | 6:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h00 | 10:50 PM London Gatwick Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA361 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h40 | 7:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to London flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to London Heathrow Airport airport pair, with some services landing at London Gatwick Airport. Use this guide to compare Lyon and London 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.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow 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 for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick 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 for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
London City Airport is 12 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London City Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, 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 London City Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London City Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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