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Overview: Lyon to Salzburg flight

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Flights from Lyon to Salzburg depart on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $167 (€134) but you can travel from only $44 (€35) by bus.

The earliest flight runs at 05:48, the last at 21:40. The fastest flight covers the 412 miles (664 km) distance in 3h 25m. July is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $44 (€35)
Distance
412 miles (664 km)
Average flight duration
2h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
$167 (€134)
Flights per day
6
Fastest flight
3h 25m
Cheapest month to travel
July
First flight
05:48
Last flight
21:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $44 (€35)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Lyon to Salzburg

Showing times and prices for Dec 23

Cheapest price

$471

Average price

$676

Fastest journey

3 h 40 m

Average duration

5 h 50 m

Flights per day

35

Distance

664 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lyon to Salzburg will cost around $676 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $471.

Fast flights

It's difficult to get from Lyon to Salzburg without transferring at least once.

Air FranceAF7371 · AF1738+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
06:55AM19h12
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
02:07AMSalzburg Hbf
$4711One-way
3 transfers
Air FranceAF7371 · AF1738+ÖBBRJX 768
06:55AM18h04
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12:59AMSalzburg Hbf
$4771One-way
2 transfers
Air FranceAF7371 · AF1738+ÖBBRJX 764
06:55AM17h04
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
11:59PMSalzburg Hbf
$4851One-way
2 transfers
Brussels AirlinesSN3588 · SN2905+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
11:50AM14h17
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
02:07AMSalzburg Hbf
$5371One-way
3 transfers
Brussels AirlinesSN3588 · SN2905+ÖBBRJX 768
11:50AM13h09
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12:59AMSalzburg Hbf
$5441One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €134.

Distance: 412 miles (664 km)

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Train
Bus

€489

Average price

€151

Average price

€64

Average price

Cheapest

5h 26m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 26m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

10h 6m

Average total duration

9h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

15h 9m

Average total duration

14h 39m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lufthansa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Lyon to Salzburg flight times

The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Salzburg flights for today, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at 2:59 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
lufthansaLH1079 · LH11085:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
3h45
9:35 PM Salzburg Airport1 transfer
lufthansaLH1079 · LH11025:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
15h00
8:50 AM Salzburg Airport1 transfer
Tuesday, December 23
lufthansaLH1083+austrian_airlinesLH6328+obb_intercityIC 6465:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10h39
3:49 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansaLH1083+austrian_airlinesLH6330+obbRJX 7665:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
7h43
12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansaLH1083+austrian_airlinesLH6330+obb_intercityIC 6425:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
8h39
1:49 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansaLH1083 · LH11025:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
3h40
8:50 AM Salzburg Airport1 transfer
lufthansaLH1083 · LH11045:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
7h10
12:20 PM Salzburg Airport1 transfer
air_franceAF7371 · AF1738+obbRJX 7685:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
18h04
11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
air_franceAF7371 · AF1738+obbRJX 7645:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
17h04
10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
air_franceAF7371 · AF1738+obb_railjetRJ 650+obb_eurocityEC 4625:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
19h12
1:07 AM Salzburg Hbf3 transfers
brussels_airlinesSN3594+austrian_airlinesSN6001+obbRJX 1686:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10h53
4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
brussels_airlinesSN3594+austrian_airlinesSN6001+obb_intercityIC 6486:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10h49
4:49 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
brussels_airlinesSN3594+austrian_airlinesSN6001+obb_intercityIC 6466:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
9h49
3:49 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansa_citylineLH2247+austrian_airlinesLH6320+obbRJX 1687:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
8h58
4:53 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansa_citylineLH2247+austrian_airlinesLH6320+obb_intercityIC 6487:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
8h54
4:49 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansa_citylineLH2247+austrian_airlinesLH6320+obb_intercityIC 7407:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
9h54
5:49 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
air_franceAF7363 · AF1738+obbRJX 7649:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
13h34
10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
air_franceAF7363 · AF1738+obb_railjetRJ 650+obb_eurocityEC 4629:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
15h42
1:07 AM Salzburg Hbf3 transfers
air_franceAF7363 · AF1738+obbRJX 7689:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
14h34
11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansaLH1075+austrian_airlinesLH6428+obbRJX 7649:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
13h14
10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansaLH1075+austrian_airlinesLH6428+obbRJX 7609:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
9h08
6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansaLH1075+austrian_airlinesLH6428+obbRJX 7689:45 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
14h14
11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
brussels_airlinesSN3588 · SN2905+obbRJX 76810:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
13h09
11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
brussels_airlinesSN3588 · SN2905+obb_railjetRJ 650+obb_eurocityEC 46210:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
14h17
1:07 AM Salzburg Hbf3 transfers
brussels_airlinesSN3588 · SN2905+obbRJX 76410:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12h09
10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
austrian_airlinesOS354+obbRJX 76011:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
7h03
6:53 PM Salzburg Hbf1 transfer
austrian_airlinesOS354+obbRJX 76811:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12h09
11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf1 transfer
austrian_airlinesOS354+obbRJX 76411:50 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
11h09
10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf1 transfer
lufthansa_citylineLH2249+austrian_airlinesLH6390+obbRJX 76412:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
10h54
10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansa_citylineLH2249+austrian_airlinesLH6390+obb_intercityIC 74612:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
8h44
8:49 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansa_citylineLH2249+austrian_airlinesLH6390+obbRJX 76812:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
11h54
11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansa_citylineLH2249+lufthansaLH115 · LH110812:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
9h30
9:35 PM Salzburg Airport2 transfers
lufthansaLH1077 · LH11082:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
7h30
9:35 PM Salzburg Airport1 transfer
lufthansaLH1077 · LH1242+obbRJX 7642:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
8h54
10:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansaLH1077 · LH1242+obbRJX 7682:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
9h54
11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers
lufthansaLH1077+austrian_airlinesLH6336+obbRJX 7682:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
9h54
11:59 PM Salzburg Hbf2 transfers

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Airlines: Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti from Lyon to SalzburgFind the best flights between Lyon to Salzburg with Omio's travel partners Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti from $44 (€35). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

Lufthansa

About
Lufthansa is Germany’s largest airline and one of the leading carriers in Europe, connecting travelers to destinations worldwide from its main hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Its modern fleet offers a wide choice of travel experiences, from Economy Class with affordable fares and onboard entertainment to Premium Economy, Business Class, and First Class with extra comfort, fine dining, and exclusive lounge access.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 30m
Cheapest Price
$199 (€160)
Lufthansa frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag (8 kg) and 1 personal item included in Economy Class
Additional luggage
Additional bags can be purchased, prices vary by route and fare type
Cancellation Policy
Refunds depend on fare type; most flexible fares offer full refund, basic fares are non-refundable
Pregnant on board
Lufthansa allows travel up to end of 36th week for single pregnancies, 32nd week for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minor service available for children aged 5-11 (mandatory) and 12-17 (optional). Service fee applies
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
Lufthansa provides wheelchair service and special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small dogs and cats allowed in cabin or cargo hold, fees apply. Service animals travel free of charge
Entertaiment on board

Air Dolomiti

About
Air Dolomiti is an Italian regional airline, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa, and a member of Lufthansa Regional. Established in 1989, it began operations in 1991 with the goal of connecting smaller Italian cities to the rest of Europe.The airline primarily operates routes from various Italian destinations to and from Lufthansa's main hubs in Munich and Frankfurt, Germany. As of August 2025, Air Dolomiti serves 26 destinations in Italy and other European countries. Its fleet, which has evolved over the years to include Embraer 190 and 195 aircraft, is known for its focus on passenger comfort and Italian elegance in its inflight service.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 55m
Cheapest Price
$236 (€189)
Air Dolomiti frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag (8kg, 55x40x23cm) and 1 personal item (40x30x10cm)
Additional luggage
Up to 23kg per piece, fees apply
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation within 24 hours of booking if flight is more than 7 days away
Pregnant on board
Pregnant women can travel up to 36th week, medical certificate required after 28th week
Unaccompagned minor
Children aged 5-11 can travel unaccompanied with mandatory assistance service, must be booked in advance
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility, must be requested at least 48h before departure
Pets
Small pets in cabin allowed, max 8kg including carrier, must be booked in advance
Entertaiment on board

FAQs: Lyon to Salzburg Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Salzburg 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 Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Lyon to Salzburg can start from as little as $170 (€136) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Lyon to Salzburg is $580 (€463); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The flight time from Lyon to Salzburg is on average 3 h 20 min   for the 412 mile (664 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Salzburg from Lyon by flight can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Lyon to Salzburg leaves at 6: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Lyon to Salzburg leaves at 8: 35PM.
There are 6 flights a day from Lyon to Salzburg which require at least one change with Lufthansa or Air Dolomiti. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer flights.
For the route from Lyon to Salzburg you can take a flight with Lufthansa or Air Dolomiti. Be sure to check out all possible airlines that offer services from Lyon to Salzburg on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month for a flight from Lyon to Salzburg is October.
You have options as you can travel from Lyon to Salzburg 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
Since both Lyon and Salzburg are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
The best events to attend in Salzburg include:
  • Salzburg Festival, a prestigious music and drama festival held annually in July and August
  • Advent in Salzburg, a traditional Christmas market featuring local crafts and festive foods
  • Mozart Week, a celebration of Mozart's music with concerts and performances in January
  • Salzburg Easter Festival, an annual classical music festival held during the Easter season.
The best holidays to experience in Salzburg include:
  • National Holiday, celebration of Austria's national identity on October 26
  • All Saints' Day, a day to honor the deceased with beautiful autumnal decorations on November 1
  • Christmas Day, a time for family gatherings and festive meals on December 25
  • New Year's Eve, lively celebrations and fireworks marking the end of the year on December 31.
The best seasons to visit Salzburg are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Salzburg is during April-June or September-October.
For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

popular airports

Popular airports from Lyon to Salzburg

Lyon
Salzburg
The major airport for departures in Lyon is Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for your trip from Lyon to Salzburg.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
A432, Exit 7
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including duty-free and fashion.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available near terminals, approximately 4€ per hour.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available in terminal 1, including Lyon Lounge.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in terminal 1, ground floor.
Public transit options for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
  • Bus: 47, 48, 175
  • Tram: Rhônexpress
  • Train: TGV

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