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

• Earliest: departs at 10:40 and lands at 13:58
• Latest: departs at 18:25 and lands at 21:43.

The flight takes about 3h 18m.

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

A direct flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport takes 3h 18m, covering 1,219 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 Istanbul Airport range from £199 to £308, with an average of £239 over the past 12 months. Anything below £199 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the £239 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £185 return via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG), compared with £239 for direct.

Turkish Airlines is the only airline operating Lyon to Istanbul Airport flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £12–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

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

One-way fares from Lyon to Istanbul Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £115, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Istanbul Airport (IST) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Istanbul (IST).

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 Lyon to Istanbul Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 12m.

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

• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £223 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £253, a difference of £30.

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

Only Turkish Airlines operates flights between Lyon and Istanbul Airport.

Flying via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 20m, compared to 6h 40m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 6h 53m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Istanbul Airport is 2 hours ahead of Lyon (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Airport are Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Transavia France: a checked bag in Economy class class

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