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Flight deals from Istanbul to Lyon

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ج.م.‏ 9,566. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 3,786 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 3,786, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 4,032 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,032, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 4,090 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,090, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 4,118 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,118, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 4,344 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 4,344, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 5,050 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,050, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 5,157 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,157, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 5,290 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Istanbul on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,290, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 5,668 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from Istanbul on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 5,668, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 6,486 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Istanbul on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,486, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 6,755 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,755, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 6,756 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 3 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,756, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 6,782 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,782, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 6,792 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,792, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 6,836 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,836, select.

Lyon.ج.م.‏ 6,836 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Turkish Airlines departs from Istanbul on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,836, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Lyon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Istanbul to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in December.

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Direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon

Istanbul to Lyon: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Istanbul to Lyon below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Lyon.

Istanbul to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	ج.م.‏ 3,786
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	3 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airline	Turkish Airlines
Average flights per week	53

Finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Istanbul to Lyon?

The best price we found for a return flight from Istanbul to Lyon is ج.م.‏ 7,187. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Istanbul to Lyon?

3 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Istanbul to Lyon.

Which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Lyon?

Turkish Airlines, IndiGo and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Istanbul to Lyon.

How many flights are there a week from Istanbul to Lyon?

As of July 2026, there are 53 flights per week flying from Istanbul to Lyon.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Lyon?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Lyon is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport on Monday, 27 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 25 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Lyon?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lyon but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Lyon?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lyon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Lyon with?

Currently, Transavia France offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know

The average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, making Lyon two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from IST to LYS start from 07:10 — the first with Turkish Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:20 with Transavia France. Overall, there are 16 weekly Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your IST to LYS flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Lyon (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport offered by this popular airline.
Turkish Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IST and LYS:
- Rome Fiumicino Airport
- Munich Airport
- Vienna Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Lyon Airport (LYS)

At the moment, ج.م.‏ 3,786 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م.‏ 7,175. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from IST to LYS by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IST to LYS.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport.

Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)

Central Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IST? If you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)

Reserve a hotel close to LYS if you have a late Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lyon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

Lyon Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)

June is the busiest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Lyon in March.
Book your flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from IST to LYS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 8ºC on average.

Explore more of France

Lyon has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, consider Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are key reasons to visit.