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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:39
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 21:49.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon takes 1h 39m, covering 446 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.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon range from £75 to £192, with an average of £124 over the past 12 months. Anything below £75 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the £124 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £123 return, compared with £225 via a stopover through Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£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 British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Lyon flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £35, which is 54% 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
• Europcar
• Ok Mobility
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Lyon route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

Connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon most commonly pass through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 18% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £91 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £153, a difference of £62.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Lyon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Wizz Air
• British Airways

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 11m, compared to 5h 32m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Lyon is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Lyon flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: 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
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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