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Cheapest return flight
£87
Typical prices: £126-£161
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Tue 27/11Fri 30/11
STN - LYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£46
Typical prices: £75-£173
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Mon 26/11
STN - LYS • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between London Stansted Airport and Lyon. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Top stopover airports
Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
Cheapest • Avg £124 (return)
Nantes Atlantique (NTE)
Shortest trip • 4h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Stansted to Lyon (STN-LYS)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Stansted to Lyon

Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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08:10 - 15:25STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
6h 15m1 stop Valencia
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09:10 - 17:00LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
8h 50m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
£87Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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14:20 - 22:20STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 00m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
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15:00 - 19:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
5h 05m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
£87Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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14:20 - 22:20STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 00m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
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21:30 - 09:15LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
12h 45m1 stop Krakow J. Paul II Balice
£90Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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18:45 - 09:05STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
13h 20m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
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19:50 - 00:45LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
5h 55m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
£93Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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06:00 - 15:15STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
8h 15m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
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15:55 - 00:10LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
9h 15m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
£94Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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14:20 - 22:20STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 00m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
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15:00 - 19:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
5h 05m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
£95Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
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06:25 - 16:30STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
9h 05m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
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22:45 - 07:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
9h 45m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
£96Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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14:20 - 22:20STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
7h 00m1 stop Venice Marco Polo
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09:10 - 16:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
8h 20m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
£96Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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19:05 - 09:05STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
13h 00m1 stop Barcelona-El Prat
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07:00 - 20:10LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
14h 10m1 stop Toulouse Blagnac
£96Multiple Airlines
Sat, 13 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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12:40 - 08:10STN  London Stansted-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
18h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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08:50 - 12:00LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-STN London Stansted
4h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£591Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Stansted Airport to Lyon flights

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What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London Stansted Airport to Lyon?

Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and Nantes Atlantique (NTE) are the most popular stopovers for the London Stansted Airport to Lyon route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via BCN or NTE.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London Stansted Airport to Lyon?

Flights via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £124. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London Stansted Airport to Lyon, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Nantes Atlantique (NTE) had the shortest average connection time for London Stansted Airport to Lyon stopovers at 204 minutes over the past 3 months.

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When to book flights from Stansted to Lyon

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Your London Stansted Airport to Lyon flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Stansted Airport to Lyon?

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

  • How long is a flight from London Stansted Airport to Lyon?

    A direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Lyon takes 0h 00m, covering 479 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Stansted Airport to Lyon?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from London Stansted Airport to Lyon looking right now?

    One-way fares from London Stansted Airport to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £49, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Stansted Airport to Lyon?

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

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Stansted Airport to Lyon pass through?

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

    • Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 50% of one-stop connections
    • Nantes Atlantique (NTE) – 50% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Stansted Airport to Lyon?

    On the London Stansted Airport to Lyon route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 22%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £126 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £161 – a £35 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London Stansted Airport to Lyon?

    Flying via Nantes Atlantique (NTE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 46m, compared to 11h 04m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

  • What is the time difference between London Stansted Airport and Lyon?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Lyon?

    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.

Your guide to booking London Stansted Airport to Lyon flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average £126 – about £35 less than Tuesday (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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