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Only Vueling operates flights between Barcelona-El Prat Airport and Lyon.

Flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon usually depart from Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Vueling: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £79 return, compared with £244 via a stopover through Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Vueling. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320 (sharklets) variants.

Connecting flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon most commonly pass through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £70 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £135, a difference of £64. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Hotel-Dieu de Lyon, Auditorium-Orchestre national de Lyon, and Opéra National de Lyon. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 08:38
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 22:58.

The flight takes about 1h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 40% above the route average of £81. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon takes 1h 28m, covering 341 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £43, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 29m, compared to 4h 29m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Rentscape
• Alamo
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Return flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Lyon range from £57 to £116, with an average of £81 over the past 12 months. Anything below £57 counts as a good deal.