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

• Earliest: departs at 09:45 and lands at 12:05
• Latest: departs at 14:25 and lands at 16:45.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

A direct flight from Lyon to Edinburgh takes 2h 20m, covering 795 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 Lyon to Edinburgh range from £162 to £281, with an average of £211 over the past 12 months. Anything below £162 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the £211 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £112 return via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared with £198 for direct.

easyJet is the only airline operating Lyon to Edinburgh flights. 73% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £54–£75 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 Volotea. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-way fares from Lyon to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £46, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Flights from Lyon to Edinburgh usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 Lyon to Edinburgh route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 52m.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 38% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Lyon to Edinburgh. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £183 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £270, a difference of £87.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only easyJet operates flights between Lyon and Edinburgh.

Flying via Nantes Atlantique (NTE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 37m, compared to 5h 13m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 5h 14m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Lyon (British Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh Castle, and Usher Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lyon to Edinburgh flights:

• easyJet: 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

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