Question 1

Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Lyon to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Among airlines operating Lyon to London flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Question 2

Which airlines fly from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

3 airlines operate flights between Lyon and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• British Airways
• Wizz Air

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Lyon to London usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Question 4

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Lyon to London flights?

Accepted Answer

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
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: 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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Lyon to London:

• Economy class
• Business Class

Question 6

How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £110 return, compared with £123 via a stopover through Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Question 7

What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £16–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 7% of one-stop connections

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Lyon to London. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £102 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £131, a difference of £28.

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

Question 10

At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

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 London route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

Question 11

How are flight departures from Lyon to London spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lyon to London flights, with 29% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 14%.

Question 12

What popular places can I visit in London?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Question 13

What are the earliest and latest flights from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:11
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 00:56.

The flight takes about 1h 41m.

Question 14

How expensive are last-minute Lyon to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the £111 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Question 15

How long is a flight from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Lyon to London takes 1h 41m, covering 464 miles.

Question 16

Do I need a passport to fly from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from Lyon to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £33, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Question 18

What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 23m, compared to 4h 25m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 4h 29m via Nantes Atlantique (NTE).

Question 20

What is the time difference between Lyon and London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

What car hire options are available in London?

Accepted Answer

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Question 22

How much should I expect to pay for a Lyon to London flight?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Lyon to London range from £70 to £172, with an average of £111 over the past 12 months. Anything below £70 counts as a good deal.

Question 23

How much is a return flight from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Lyon to London typically range from £70 to £172. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £48 on Wizz Air.

Question 24

What is the cheapest Lyon to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

Lyon (LYS) to London Southend Airport (SEN) is the cheapest Lyon to London route, averaging £76 return. Other Lyon to London routes average £149, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 25

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to London. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 18% higher.

Question 26

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to London at £61 return.
•April (£152) and May (£146) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 150% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 27

When are flights from Lyon to London the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Lyon to London are cheapest 14 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 28

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

Wizz Air (£48) and easyJet (£48) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Lyon to London according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 29

Which airline offers the most direct flights between Lyon and London?

Accepted Answer

easyJet and British Airways offer the most frequent direct flights from Lyon to London at 27 and 19 flights per week, respectively. Wizz Air is another good option, operating 7 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 30

How often are flights from Lyon to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Over the last three months, Lyon to London flights were delayed 15% of the time. Delayed flights averaged 1h 50m behind schedule.

Question 31

What’s the most punctual time of day to fly from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

Morning flights have the fewest delays. Night departures experience delays most often.

Question 32

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on Lyon to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday has the fewest flight delays on the Lyon to London route, with only 7% of flights delayed. Saturday has the most delays at 22%.

Question 33

Which airline is the most punctual on Lyon to London flights?

Accepted Answer

British Airways is the most punctual airline on Lyon to London flights. 88% of flights were on time in the past three months.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is the most popular stopover for the Lyon to London route. 39% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via AMS.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £123. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 36

Which route with a stopover is the fastest from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Lyon to London at 4h 23m one-way, 2h 42m longer than the 1h 41m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 37

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

Accepted Answer

Nantes Atlantique (NTE) had the shortest average connection time for Lyon to London stopovers at 3h 04m over the past 3 months.

Question 38

How many direct flights run daily between Lyon and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 to 10 flights per day from Lyon to London, about 53 flights per week. Saturday has the most departures, with 19% of weekly flights.

Question 39

What time of day do most flights depart from Lyon to London?

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from Lyon to London depart in the morning, accounting for 29% of direct departures. Around 2 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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