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

• Earliest: departs at 10:45 and lands at 12:43
• Latest: departs at 16:25 and lands at 18:23.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

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

A direct flight from Lyon to Manchester takes 1h 58m, covering 621 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 Manchester range from £141 to £243, with an average of £188 over the past 12 months. Anything below £141 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the £188 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £119 return, compared with £147 via a stopover through Menorca/Mahon (MAH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£76 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Lyon to Manchester are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £50, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Manchester Airport (MAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• DRIVALIA
• Ace
• Alamo

Flights from Lyon to Manchester usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Manchester (MAN).

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Lyon to Manchester. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £163 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £254, a difference of £91.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Lyon and Manchester. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Jet2

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 27m, compared to 4h 48m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 4h 53m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Manchester are Etihad Stadium, Heaton Park, and Manchester Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Manchester on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lyon to Manchester flights:

• 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:

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Jet2: a cabin 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.