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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lyon to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lyon to Istanbul, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Lyon to Istanbul (LYS-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Lyon to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Lyon to Istanbul

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Lyon to Istanbul.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.
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LYS-IST
3h 20mdirect
Thai Airways Logo
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3h 20mdirect
Thai Airways
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Turkish Airlines Logo
LYS-IST
3h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines Logo
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3h 20mdirect
Turkish Airlines
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Malaysia Airlines Logo
LYS-IST
3h 20mdirect
Malaysia Airlines Logo
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3h 20mdirect
Malaysia Airlines
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Transavia France Logo
LYS-IST
3h 20mdirect
Transavia France Logo
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3h 25mdirect
Transavia France
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RwandAir Logo
LYS-IST
3h 20mdirect
RwandAir Logo
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3h 30mdirect
RwandAir
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IndiGo Logo
LYS-IST
3h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
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3h 20mdirect
IndiGo
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lyon to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lyon to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Lyon to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost £101 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £359 and £280 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £325, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Lyon to Istanbul Airport

Low season

January

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.

When to book flights from Lyon to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lyon to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Lyon to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lyon to Istanbul Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lyon and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Lyon to Istanbul Airport.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

    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 Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Lyon with another airline.

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

    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 Istanbul Airport from Lyon up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £210 or less one-way and £214 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Monday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, +1 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, +1 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, +1 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Friday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, +1 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, +1 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

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