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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €74 and round-trip from €165. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LYS 10:40 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 4:00 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 3:45 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        LYS 5:10 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
        €185 €254
        27% off
        27% off
        €254 €185
      • LYS 6:10 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:25 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Turkish Airlines
        IST 3:45 PM
        3h 25m
        Nonstop
        LYS 5:10 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Tue, Dec 1 | Turkish Airlines
        €185 €254
        27% off
        27% off
        €254 €185
      • LYS 7:20 PM
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Thu, Dec 3 | AJet
        €165 €254
        35% off
        35% off
        €254 €165
      • LYS 7:20 PM
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 5:35 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sat, Nov 28 | AJet
        €167
        34% off
        €254 €167
      • LYS 7:20 PM
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sun, Dec 6 | AJet
        €167
        34% off
        €254 €167
      • LYS 7:20 PM
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 5:35 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sat, Nov 21 | AJet
        €167
        34% off
        €254 €167
      • LYS 11:15 AM
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sat, Dec 5 | AJet
        €167
        34% off
        €254 €167
      • LYS 7:20 PM
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 5:35 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | LOT Polish Airlines
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sat, Nov 21 | AJet
        €169
        33% off
        €254 €169
      • LYS 6:15 AM
        8h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 4:55 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | KLM
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sat, Dec 12 | AJet
        €171
        33% off
        €254 €171
      • LYS 9:10 AM
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 6:25 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 14 | Vueling Airlines
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sat, Nov 21 | AJet
        €171
        33% off
        €254 €171
      • LYS 6:20 AM
        8h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 4:55 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | KLM
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Thu, Dec 10 | AJet
        €173
        32% off
        €254 €173
      • LYS 6:15 AM
        8h 40m
        1 stop
        IST 4:55 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | KLM
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sun, Nov 22 | AJet
        €174
        31% off
        €254 €174
      • LYS 9:10 AM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 10:40 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 30 | Vueling Airlines
        SAW 10:30 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        LYS 11:50 AM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sun, Dec 6 | Pegasus Airlines
        €175
        31% off
        €254 €175
      • LYS 9:10 AM
        7h 15m
        1 stop
        IST 6:25 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 26 | Vueling Airlines
        SAW 12:10 PM
        3h 35m
        Nonstop
        LYS 1:45 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sun, Nov 29 | AJet
        €176
        31% off
        €254 €176
      • LYS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        IST 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        LYS 4:00 PM
        Istanbul - Lyon | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LYS 6:10 PM
        3h 15m
        Nonstop
        IST 11:25 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
        €140 €192
        27% off
        27% off
        €192 €140
      • LYS 10:40 AM
        3h 20m
        Nonstop
        IST 4:00 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
        €140 €192
        27% off
        27% off
        €192 €140
      • LYS 9:20 PM
        11h 30m
        1 stop
        IST 10:50 AM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 12 | Wizz Air Malta
        €74 €192
        61% off
        61% off
        €192 €74
      • LYS 7:50 PM
        25h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:25 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Dec 2 | Wizz Air Malta
        €82
        56% off
        €192 €82
      • LYS 9:20 PM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        IST 6:40 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Wizz Air Malta
        €87
        55% off
        €192 €87
      • LYS 7:50 PM
        25h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:25 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Wizz Air Malta
        €88
        54% off
        €192 €88
      • LYS 7:50 PM
        25h 35m
        1 stop
        IST 11:25 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 4 | Wizz Air Malta
        €88
        54% off
        €192 €88
      • LYS 9:20 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 7:10 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Dec 1 | Wizz Air Malta
        €88
        54% off
        €192 €88
      • LYS 9:20 PM
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        IST 12:05 AM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 5 | Wizz Air Malta
        €90
        53% off
        €192 €90
      • LYS 7:50 PM
        13h
        1 stop
        IST 10:50 AM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 18 | Wizz Air Malta
        €91
        53% off
        €192 €91
      • LYS 9:20 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 7:10 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 17 | Wizz Air Malta
        €91
        53% off
        €192 €91
      • LYS 9:20 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        IST 7:10 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 10 | Wizz Air Malta
        €93
        52% off
        €192 €93
      • LYS 6:00 AM
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        IST 3:10 AM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 22 | easyJet
        €95
        51% off
        €192 €95
      • LYS 9:45 AM
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 1:10 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 25 | easyJet
        €96
        50% off
        €192 €96
      • LYS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        IST 2:00 PM
        Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport, the best time to buy is in May, with an average price of €130. You’ll want to avoid February, when the average price can reach as high as €270.

€270
€200
€130
€60
    Cheapest
  • €160
    Oct
  • €217
    Nov
  • €233
    Dec
  • €190
    Jan
  • €270
    Feb
  • €194
    Mar
  • €150
    Apr
  • €130
    May
  • €157
    Jun
  • €254
    Jul
  • €145
    Aug
  • €157
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, June is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of €270. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €482.

€482
€376
€270
€164
    Cheapest
  • €410
    Oct
  • €315
    Nov
  • €366
    Dec
  • €307
    Jan
  • €375
    Feb
  • €323
    Mar
  • €386
    Apr
  • €275
    May
  • €270
    Jun
  • €482
    Jul
  • €425
    Aug
  • €288
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport is Sunday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€232
€192
€151
€111
    Cheapest
  • €204
    Mon
  • €178
    Tue
  • €162
    Wed
  • €215
    Thu
  • €232
    Fri
  • €230
    Sat
  • €151
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport is Wizz Air Malta (from €74) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Wizz Air Malta
From €74
easyJet
From €93
Vueling Airlines
From €95
SKY express
From €109
LOT Polish Airlines
From €110
KLM
From €115
Wizz Air
From €121
Air France
From €126
Wizz Air UK
From €137
Turkish Airlines
From €140

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What is the flight schedule from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Lyon to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. W43062

    Lyon Airport

    7:50 PM

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:30 PM

    OTP

    - M - W - F -
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  2. RO261

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    8:35 AM

    OTP

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    10:50 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. GQ925

    Lyon Airport

    8:15 PM

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:55 PM

    ATH

    S - - - T - -
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  4. GQ670

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport

    7:00 AM

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:30 AM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  5. LO348

    Lyon Airport

    7:20 PM

    LYS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:40 PM

    WAW

    - - T - - - S
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  6. LO133

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    9:15 AM

    WAW

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    1:05 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. W43062

    Lyon Airport

    7:50 PM

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:30 PM

    OTP

    - M - W - F -
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  8. TK1042

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    12:05 PM

    OTP

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    1:35 PM

    IST

    - M - W - F -

  9. W43062

    Lyon Airport

    7:50 PM

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:30 PM

    OTP

    - M - W - F -
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  10. TK1040

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    3:55 PM

    OTP

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    5:25 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. W43062

    Lyon Airport

    7:50 PM

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:30 PM

    OTP

    - M - W - F -
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  12. RO263

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    3:50 PM

    OTP

    50m

    Nonstop

    5:40 PM

    IST

    - - T W - - -

  13. LO348

    Lyon Airport

    7:20 PM

    LYS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:40 PM

    WAW

    - - T - - - S
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  14. LO135

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    12:55 PM

    WAW

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    4:40 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  15. W43062

    Lyon Airport

    7:50 PM

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:30 PM

    OTP

    - M - W - F -
    Search

  16. TK1046

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    9:35 PM

    OTP

    1h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:05 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  17. W43062

    Lyon Airport

    7:50 PM

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    11:30 PM

    OTP

    - M - W - F -
    Search

  18. RO265

    Bucharest Otopeni Airport

    9:20 PM

    OTP

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    10:35 PM

    IST

    S M - - T F S

  19. LO346

    Lyon Airport

    11:35 AM

    LYS

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    2:00 PM

    WAW

    S M - W - - -
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  20. LO135

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    12:55 PM

    WAW

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    4:40 PM

    IST

    S M T W T F S
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About Lyon Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Lyon Airport (LYS) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,966.53 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €74
Cheapest return ticket price €165

FAQs for Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 2 hours 51 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 10:25, and the last departs at 19:00, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €303 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Lyon Airport (LYS) at 06:05 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 10:25.
  • The latest flight departs from Lyon Airport (LYS) at 19:05 and arrives in Istanbul Airport (IST) at 23:25.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31 km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 2231 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from €74, and round-trip fares start from €165. The current lowest fare is a Wizz Air Malta flight departing on Thu, Nov 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 46 minutes, and around 14 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport is €293. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Transavia France are the most popular budget airlines flying from Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from €74. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Lyon Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 14 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Lyon Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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