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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:42
• Latest: departs at 20:10 and lands at 21:52.

The flight takes about 1h 42m.

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

A direct flight from London to Lyon takes 1h 42m, covering 464 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 to Lyon range from £83 to £213, with an average of £135 over the past 12 months. Anything below £83 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the £135 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £109 return via Bordeaux (BOD), compared with £133 for direct.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London 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 to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £53, which is 35% 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 to Lyon may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

Morning 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 to Lyon route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

One-stop flights from London to Lyon most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from London to Lyon. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £118 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £172, a difference of £54.

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 and Lyon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• British Airways
• Wizz Air

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 22m, compared to 4h 38m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 4h 46m via Nantes Atlantique (NTE).

Lyon is 1 hour ahead of London (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 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.

In terms of public transport, only buses run to and from Grenoble Airport. The Aeroport Express bus by Actibus connects the airport to the city centre. It’s a non-stop connection with a travel time of 45 minutes. Ben’s Bus Shuttles have multiple lines that take passengers from Grenoble Airport to all the French ski resorts every weekend.

The easiest way to reach Grenoble from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is by using the Flixbus. Flixbus have bus lines running all over Europe, and they will take you to the Grenoble city centre straight from the airport. The buses operate from 8:15am to 8:30pm every day, and a single ticket can cost as little as 5 euro (about 4.5 GBP).

If you wish to take a taxi from the Lyon airport to Grenoble, you should be aware of the costs involved, as Grenoble is 90km away from the Lyon airport. Expect to pay around 150-160 euro (about 134-143 GBP) during the day, and 210-220 euro (about 187-196 GBP) during the night. Taxi ranks are outside of Terminals 1 and 2, and you can pay using cash or card.

The NH Lyon Aeroport hotel is a few steps away from Terminals 1 and 3 and offers day rooms when they are available. Hotel Kyriad Lyon Aeroport Saint Exupery is 800m from airport and offers a free shuttle bus service. Ibis Budget Aeroport Lyon Saint Exupery hotel is a 6 min walk from airport, and a free shuttle bus is available at certain hours of the day. Hotel Campanile Lyon Est Aeroport Saint Exupery hotel is 5 mins from the airport and they also have a shuttle bus available though it might incur a fee.

When flying with Lufthansa, you will have a choice of 11 different meals, depending on your religions, taste or culture. Book your meal at the same time as your ticket and you’ll find choices such as vegan, vegetarian, lacto-avo, Jain, vegetarian-Asian, Kosher, Muslim, Hindu, low-sodium and more.

If you have a service animal that is certified in their training, KLM will be very accommodating towards your needs. The animal will also need to have updated inoculations, be well behaved and harnessed. It can then accompany you in the cabin.

There is a medical centre on Level 1 of the bus station at Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LSY), which can assist with medical needs. They have in-house medical staff and doctors, and can also arrange an air ambulance should you require transportation to a larger hospital.

When you arrive in Lyon, you can find several branches of global car hire companies in the Arrivals terminal of Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport. These include SIXT, Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National and Europcar.