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Among airlines operating Lyon to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights:

• Pegasus Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Lyon and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Pegasus Airlines
• Ajet

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

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

• Pegasus Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Ajet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £172 return, compared with £184 via a stopover through Skopje (SKP).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £8–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Skopje (SKP) – 76% of one-stop connections
• Tirana Rinas (TIA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Pristina (PRN) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 3% of one-stop connections

Skopje (SKP) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Lyon to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £163 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £190, a difference of £27. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Sabiha Gokcen Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lyon to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are Taksim Square, Istanbul City Centre, and Taksim. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 and lands at 16:02
• Latest: departs at 14:50 and lands at 17:57.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 8% above the route average of £173. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lyon to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport takes 3h 07m, covering 1,256 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £140 to £759. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lyon to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £73, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 12m, compared to 7h 34m via Václav Havel Prague (PRG) and 8h 01m via Tirana Rinas (TIA).

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport is 1 hour ahead of Lyon (Turkey Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £9 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Avec Car Rental
· CIRCULAR
· Final Rentals
· Autounion Car Rental
· ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

Return flights from Lyon to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport range from £134 to £239, with an average of £173 over the past 12 months. Anything below £134 counts as a good deal.