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Museo Picasso Málaga
A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.
Flights from Lyon to Málaga depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $62 (€51) but you can travel from only $36 (€30) by bus.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 786 miles (1266 km) distance in 2h 15m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 786 miles (1266 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€51) |
Flights per day 42 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 15m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$244
Average price
$552
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Flights per day
87
Distance
1266 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Málaga is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Málaga will cost around $552 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $244.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Málaga without transferring at least once.
VY1223+
FR 483
9852+
AF1728
VY1223 · VY2113
VY1221 · VY2113
12554+
AF1728
VY1221 · VY2121
IB5295 · IB5047
IB1180 · IB1005
AF7365 · AF1758
AF7371 · AF1746Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Málaga among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 786 miles (1266 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$233 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $380 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 58m Average total duration 22h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 6m Average total duration 10h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Málaga:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Málaga costing on average $174 (€143).
A bus is $140 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Málaga costing on average $233 (€192).
Other travel options to Málaga take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 36m.
Bus takes on average 22h 28m.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Málaga flights for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9852+ LX639+ LX2120 | 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 18h15 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
9852+ KL1408 · KL1543 | 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 30h45 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
9852+ AF1758 | 5:50 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h30 | 4:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1348+ FR 483 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h55 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7371 · AF1746 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h00 | 12:00 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1758 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h20 | 4:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1186 · IB1003 | 6:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h35 | 12:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1186 · IB1005 | 6:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h45 | 4:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1426 · KL1543 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h05 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
5351 · 5260+ AF1748 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 16h05 | 10:35 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
5351 · 5260+ LX639+ LX2120 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 17h35 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 3 transfers | |
5351 · 5260+ AF1758 | 6:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 9h50 | 4:20 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
KL1426+ KL3288 | 6:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h25 | 10:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH1186+ LX2114 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 3:50 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH98 · LH1834 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h00 | 5:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1083 · LH1148 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h20 | 12:15 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH1118 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 2:05 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1083 · LH1150 | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h55 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3594+ SN2643+ LH1834 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h50 | 5:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3594+ SN2611+ LH1150 | 7:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h45 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
9854+ AF1748 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 14h08 | 10:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
12554+ AF1748 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 14h08 | 10:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
12554+ LX639+ LX2120 | 8:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h38 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247 · LH1834 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h25 | 5:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247 · LH103 · LH1132+ FR 483 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h25 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 3 transfers | |
LH2247 · LH1814+ FR 483 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h25 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2247 · LH1832 | 9:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 28h15 | 1:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1428+ KL3288 | 9:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h00 | 10:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1648+ FR 483 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h35 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7363 · AF1048+ FR 483 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h35 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7363 · AF1728 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h20 | 6:40 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1548+ FR 483 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h35 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7363 · AF1758 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h00 | 4:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1190+ LX2118+ LH5673 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h05 | 6:35 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1134+ FR 483+ LH5673 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h25 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1150+ LH5673 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h20 | 4:50 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1132+ FR 483+ LH5673 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h25 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH108+ LH1816+ FR 483+ LH5673 | 10:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h25 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 3 transfers | |
12562+ AF1748 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h35 | 10:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
9862+ AF1748 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h35 | 10:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
12562+ KL1410 · KL1543 | 11:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 25h35 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7365 · AF1748 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h15 | 10:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF1048+ FR 483 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h35 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7365 · AF1728 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 6:40 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7365 · AF1548+ FR 483 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h35 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF7365 · AF1758 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h00 | 4:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357+ BA2644 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h30 | 7:50 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB1180 · IB1005 | 12:25 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h30 | 4:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP471 · TP1136 | 12:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 25h50 | 2:30 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP471 · TP1138 | 12:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h15 | 10:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT719 · AT984 | 12:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h50 | 7:40 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS354 · OS403+ FR 483 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h00 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2249+ LH1816+ FR 483 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h55 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
IB5295 · IB5045 | 2:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h20 | 10:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5295 · IB5039 | 2:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h05 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY2113 | 2:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h05 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221 · VY2119 | 2:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h20 | 10:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5295+ FR 483 | 2:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1221+ FR 483 | 2:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 9:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
12566+ AF1748 | 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h35 | 10:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1432+ KL3288 | 2:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h50 | 10:55 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7367 · AF1748 | 2:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h00 | 10:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1077 · LH1198+ LX2120 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h20 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1077+ LX1075 · LX2120 | 2:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h20 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
5192+ BA307+ BA2640 | 4:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 18h45 | 10:45 AM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
5192+ BA307+ BA2646 | 4:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 19h45 | 11:45 AM Malaga Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2251 · LH1832 | 5:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h55 | 1:45 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
TP473 · TP1136 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 20h15 | 2:30 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434 · KL1543 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h20 | 12:35 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1434+ KL2539 | 6:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 19h55 | 2:10 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
IB5297 · IB5039 | 6:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h15 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1223 · VY2113 | 6:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h15 | 12:05 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA361+ BA2640 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h50 | 10:45 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA361+ BA2646 | 6:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h50 | 11:45 AM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT721 · AT984 | 7:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 23h50 | 7:30 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
AT721 · AT988 | 7:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h40 | 1:20 PM Malaga Airport | 1 transfer | |
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A major collection tracing Picasso’s career in a historic palace, essential for understanding the artist born in Málaga.
Dedicated to Carmen Thyssen’s collection, this museum excels in 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian painting in a restored palace.
Set in Picasso’s birthplace, this museum explores his early years, family context, and personal legacy in Málaga.
Málaga’s main pedestrian shopping street links the old center with the port and is lively day and evening.
A redeveloped waterfront promenade with gardens, shade structures, and harbor views, ideal for an easy central walk.
A scenic hilltop viewpoint by Gibralfaro Parador, famous for postcard panoramas of the port, bullring, and cathedral.
A chilled tomato soup with olive oil, garlic and bread, often topped with ham and egg. A Málaga summer staple linked to Andalusian home cooking.
Cold almond and garlic soup thinned with water and olive oil, traditionally served with grapes. A classic Málaga dish with Moorish roots.
Tiny anchovies lightly fried in olive oil until crisp. One of Málaga’s signature seafood tapas, especially popular at beach bars and fish markets.
Michelin-starred fine dining serving refined Andalusian cuisine with technical precision. Elegant atmosphere and one of Málaga’s top gastronomic addresses.
Historic old-town tavern famed for classic Málaga tapas, fried fish and vermouth. Lively, traditional and one of the city’s most beloved institutions.
Classic seafood restaurant at Pedregalejo known for espetos, grilled fish and rice dishes. Casual beachfront setting with a long local reputation.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels rise in summer, but tapas, local transit, and casual dining stay fairly reasonable versus Madrid, Barcelona, or many major European beach cities.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. In cafes, small change is fine. In taxis, rounding up the fare is common.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Málaga 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 Málaga, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Málaga flights use the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Malaga Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Málaga 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.
Malaga Airport is 8 km from Málaga city centre. Public transport options include:
Malaga 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 30 minutes, with paid options for longer access. ATMs are located in Terminals 2 and 3, offering services from various banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Malaga Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Malaga Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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