What percentage of Edinburgh to Lyon flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.5% of flights from Edinburgh to Lyon were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant majority of routes include at least one stop.

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

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Lyon typically takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 1280 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 9 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Edinburgh to Lyon flight prices drop?

Historically, price drops for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon have occurred with regular frequency. This pattern suggests that travelers may find opportunities for price reductions across the trailing 30 days. Monitoring prices consistently can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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2026-09-04 – 2026-09-12
EDI - Lyon
76% AI deal score
£181
£71
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Edinburgh to Lyon: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

Fares for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lyon typically range from $139–$224, with a median price of $177. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 28% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, indicating a regular cadence for this route.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon, September stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $139. Other budget-friendly options include January, with a median fare of $153, and July, where the median fare is $155.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 11.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Lyon takes about 2h 15m for non-stop flights. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections is significantly longer, at around 9h 55m.

The distance between Edinburgh and Lyon is approximately 1280 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Lyon

Regular price: £124 - £820

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon is 124 GBP to 820 GBP. The current lowest deal is 73 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 11.

now £73

Low £124

High £820

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon is October, with a median price of 147 USD. The most expensive month to fly is May, with a median price of 242 USD. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from £147

May

Most Expensive

Flights from £242

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Lyon

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£231

£121

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£188

£78

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£196

£83

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£179

£90

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£188

£96

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£193

£98

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

£275 → £80

71%

5 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 13

£272 → £82

70%

3 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 4

£275 → £86

69%

4 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 25

£276 → £89

68%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

Edinburgh - Lyon route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Lyon are below the typical level at $73.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon, with a median price of $147.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 15m

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon typically take 2h 15m, while connecting flights average 9h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

11.5% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 11.5% of flights from Edinburgh to Lyon are direct, with connecting flights having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers direct flights

easyJet UK is an airline that has offered direct flights on the Edinburgh to Lyon route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon appear regularly, with 28% of recent fares being good prices.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Lyon.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£70

Lyon main airports to arrive at

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS)

Cheapest

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is ideal for direct access to Lyon, offering a convenient arrival point.

📍 ~20 km from Lyon city center (reachable by car, bus, or tram)

💸 Flights from ~£70

Airports nearby Lyon used as alternative

Geneva (GVA)

Cheapest

Geneva (GVA) is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and high flight frequency.

📍 ~150 km from Lyon (reachable by train or car). Note: Located in Switzerland, requiring border crossing.

💸 Flights from ~£79

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lyon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lyon

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During the trailing 90 days, the average price for this booking window was $162. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a higher average price of $268. Even booking more than 60 days out, the average price was $172, indicating that the 14-27 day window offers the most significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Lyon was considered to be $139. The median price for this route during the same period was $177. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $224 or less. Aiming for prices around $139 or lower generally represents a favorable deal for this route.

Historically, September has offered the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lyon, with a median price of $139. January and July also typically feature lower prices, with median fares of $153 and $155 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $177, suggesting that these months provide opportunities to find prices below the yearly average.

Edinburgh to Lyon: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

The distance between Edinburgh and Lyon is approximately 1280 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Lyon

Regular price: £124 - £820

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon is 124 GBP to 820 GBP. The current lowest deal is 73 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 11.

now £73

Low £124

High £820

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

October

Cheapest

Flights from £147

May

Most Expensive

Flights from £242

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec