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Flight deals from Edinburgh to Lyon

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ر.ق.‏ 489. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 184 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 184, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 189 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 189, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 189 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 189, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 189 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 189, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 192 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 192, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 198, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 198, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 200 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 200, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 208 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 208, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 213 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 213, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 220 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 220, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 261 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 261, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 268 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 268, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 270 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 270, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 280 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 280, select.
Lyon.ر.ق.‏ 285 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 285, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from ر.ق.‏ 270
Jul
from ر.ق.‏ 261
Aug
from ر.ق.‏ 268
Sep
from ر.ق.‏ 189
Oct
from ر.ق.‏ 184
Nov
from ر.ق.‏ 189
Dec
from ر.ق.‏ 189
Jan
from ر.ق.‏ 213
Feb
from ر.ق.‏ 285
Mar
from ر.ق.‏ 198
Apr
from ر.ق.‏ 198
May
from ر.ق.‏ 301

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

Edinburgh to Lyon: Alternative routes

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

Lyon

20km from central Lyon
ClosestCheapest
from ر.ق.‏ 184
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St Etienne

49km from central Lyon
from ر.ق.‏ 1,606
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Grenoble

59km from central Lyon
from ر.ق.‏ 190
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Chambery

82km from central Lyon
from ر.ق.‏ 271
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Edinburgh to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 184
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineeasyJet
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Lyon is ر.ق.‏ 337. 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.
2 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Lyon.
easyJet flies direct from Edinburgh to Lyon.
As of June 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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.
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.
Currently, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport.

  • Lyon is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • EasyJet offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if you have time.

  • EasyJet is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier offering EDI to LYS flights is easyJet. Its services arrive as planned 77.78% of the time.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between EDI and LYS:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon Airport (LYS)

  • ر.ق.‏ 184 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق.‏ 337. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from EDI to LYS.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Finding cheap flights from EDI to LYS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • Edinburgh Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)

Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

  • Lyon Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Lyon. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Lyon in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to LYS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of France

  • Lyon has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.

  • If you're interested in discovering another great destination in France, consider Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from Edinburgh to Lyon

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.