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Among airlines operating Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Lyon flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Lyon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Pegasus Airlines
• Ajet

Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Lyon usually depart from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

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

• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ajet: 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Lyon.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £185 return and stopover options via Skopje (SKP) at £180.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Lyon pass through Skopje (SKP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Lyon route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £135 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £227, a difference of £92. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen 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 Lyon-Part-Dieu Station, Lyon City Centre, and Part Dieu Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 09:55 and lands at 13:19
• Latest: departs at 12:10 and lands at 15:34.

The flight takes about 3h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 39% above the route average of £182. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Lyon takes 3h 24m, covering 1,256 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £112 to £374. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £92, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Lyon is 1 hour behind Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (Central European Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Lyon range from £133 to £264, with an average of £182 over the past 12 months. Anything below £133 counts as a good deal.