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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bordeaux to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:11
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 23:46.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Bordeaux to Lyon.

A direct flight from Bordeaux to Lyon takes 1h 11m, covering 289 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Bordeaux to Lyon range from £74 to £148, with an average of £106 over the past 12 months. Anything below £74 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 36% above the route average of £106. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £90 return via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared with £105 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£76 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 easyJet and Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bordeaux to Lyon flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £62 to £234. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bordeaux to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £32, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Bordeaux to Lyon usually depart from Bordeaux (BOD) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

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.

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 Bordeaux to Lyon route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 34 minutes.

Connecting flights from Bordeaux to Lyon most commonly pass through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 92% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 8% 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 21% on the Bordeaux to Lyon route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £94 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £119, a difference of £24. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Bordeaux and Lyon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Air France

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 51m, compared to 14h 21m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI).

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.

Among airlines operating Bordeaux to Lyon flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air France: 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.