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

• Earliest: departs at 09:25 and lands at 11:17
• Latest: departs at 21:55 and lands at 23:47.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

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

A direct flight from Madrid to Lyon takes 1h 52m, 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 Madrid to Lyon range from £98 to £215, with an average of £148 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 28% above the £148 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £147 return, compared with £174 via a stopover through Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

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

• easyJet: 91% on time
• Iberia: 86% on time
• Volotea: 70% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£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 Madrid to Lyon flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Madrid to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £41, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Madrid to Lyon route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Madrid to Lyon. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £138 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £192, a difference of £54.

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

• Iberia
• easyJet
• Volotea

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 06m, compared to 5h 06m via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI) and 5h 10m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Hotel-Dieu de Lyon, Auditorium-Orchestre national de Lyon, and Opéra National de Lyon. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Lyon 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
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Volotea: 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.