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, ر.ق. 253 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 ر.ق. 700. 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.
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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.
