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

• Earliest: departs at 06:10 and lands at 08:10
• Latest: departs at 19:20 and lands at 21:20.

The flight takes about 2h.

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

A direct flight from Lyon to Madrid takes 2h, covering 567 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 Madrid range from £98 to £202, with an average of £142 over the past 12 months. Anything below £98 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the £142 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £118 return via Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE), compared with £141 for direct.

easyJet is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Volotea has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Lyon to Madrid flights are:

• easyJet: 92% on time
• Volotea: 91% on time
• Iberia: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £18–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Lyon to Madrid flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Lyon to Madrid are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £49, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Record go
• Goldcar Rental SP
• CLICK RENT
• Centauro
• Alamo

Flights from Lyon to Madrid usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Morning 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 Madrid route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Lyon to Madrid. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £127 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £159, a difference of £32.

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

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

• Iberia
• easyJet
• Volotea

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 49m, compared to 5h 21m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 5h 27m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

Some of the most popular sights in Madrid are Spain Building, Puerta del Sol, and Estado Santiago Bernabéu. These are among the most viewed places in Madrid on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lyon to Madrid flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Volotea: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• 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.