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

• Transavia France
• EL AL

Flights from Lyon to Tel Aviv usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV).

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

• Transavia France: a checked bag in Economy class class
• EL AL: a cabin bag in Economy class 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 Tel Aviv.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £202 return via Sofia (SOF), compared with £286 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 12% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 31% on the Lyon to Tel Aviv route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £296 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £428, a difference of £132. 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 Tel Aviv route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 17 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Tel Aviv are Karmel Market, HaYarkon Street, and Tel Aviv Promenade. These are among the most viewed places in Tel Aviv on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 11:43
• Latest: departs at 13:05 and lands at 17:18.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 23% above the route average of £348. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lyon to Tel Aviv takes 4h 13m, covering 1,845 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.

One-way fares from Lyon to Tel Aviv are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £161, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

EL AL is the only airline operating Lyon to Tel Aviv flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 07m, compared to 7h 41m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 7h 50m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Tel Aviv is 1 hour ahead of Lyon (Israel Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Return flights from Lyon to Tel Aviv range from £255 to £477, with an average of £348 over the past 12 months. Anything below £255 counts as a good deal.