Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Lyon, easyJet or British Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Lyon are easyJet and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £135 and an overall rating of 6.9, easyJet is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £125 and an overall rating of 6.7.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 1h 40m, covering a distance of 446 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London Gatwick Airport and Lyon per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport and land in Lyon, with an average flight time of 1h 40m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 11 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon was £35 for a one-way ticket and £52 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Lyon, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Gatwick Airport at 08:10 and will be landing in Lyon at 10:50.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon jets off at 20:10 and lands at 22:50.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between London Gatwick Airport and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon. They are: British Airways, Wizz Air and easyJet. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Wizz Air at £25 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Wizz Air.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Gatwick Airport to Lyon flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between London Gatwick Airport and Lyon.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon on a daily basis.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon is November, where tickets cost £75 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £190 and £182 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lyon from London Gatwick Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lyon with an airline and back to London Gatwick Airport with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lyon from London Gatwick Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

How often are flights from London to Lyon delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Lyon historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 114 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Lyon flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, easyJet have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 20% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Lyon flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Gatwick Airport and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon were found on easyJet (£53) and Wizz Air (£64).

Question 23

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 24

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Lyon from London Gatwick Airport usually cost between £71 and £107 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £52 on Multiple Airlines (29 Oct–1 Nov).

Question 25

What are the most popular airlines flying to Lyon?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Lyon is easyJet, followed by Wizz Air and TUI Airways.

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