What percentage of Edinburgh to Lyon flights are direct?

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon are less common, historically making up 2.6% of all flights on this route over the trailing 90 days. Most travelers on this route will typically encounter flights with stopovers. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that travelers should anticipate at least one connection when planning their journey.

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

The direct flight time from Edinburgh to Lyon is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 1280 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is significantly longer, averaging 9 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add substantial duration to the trip.

How often do Edinburgh to Lyon flight prices drop?

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon typically experience regular fluctuations. This pattern suggests that price drops are a common occurrence for this route. Travelers monitoring prices over the trailing 30 days would likely observe these regular changes. This indicates opportunities to find deals if one tracks the route consistently.

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Edinburgh to Lyon: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

The journey from Edinburgh to Lyon covers a distance of 1280 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Edinburgh to Lyon, fares typically range from $226–$384, with a median price of $300. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and approximately 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon, the data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $226. Following closely, November also offers lower prices, with a median of $271. December is another relatively cheaper option, showing a median fare of $283.

When flying from Edinburgh to Lyon, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 2.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. New deals for this route show up several times a week, making it beneficial to monitor prices.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Lyon takes approximately 13h 50m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Lyon

Regular price: £153 - £486

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 153 GBP and 486 GBP. The current lowest deal is 88 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 7.

now £88

Low £153

High £486

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon is January, with a median price of $226. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $380. Generally, prices are lower from January to December, specifically in January, November, and December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £226

September

Most Expensive

Flights from £380

Jan

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Lyon

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Jet2.com

£385

£175

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

easyJet UK

£387

£221

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£213

£120

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£211

£142

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

easyJet UK

£210

£134

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£193

£114

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

£385 → £175

54%

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

£387 → £221

43%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£192 → £85

56%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£192 → £87

55%

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, with deals around $88.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest median prices.

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $226, followed by November at $271.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 13h 50m.

Flights from Edinburgh to Lyon typically involve connections, with a median duration of 13h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

easyJet UK offers direct flights.

easyJet UK has direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon, with 1 direct deal recently found.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers the best direct deal.

The best recent direct deal to Lyon was with easyJet UK for $88.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon.

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

💸 Flights from ~£84

Lyon main airports to arrive at

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS)

Cheapest

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is ideal for reaching Lyon and the surrounding Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

📍 ~20 km from Lyon city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£84

Airports nearby Lyon used as alternative

Geneva (GVA)

Cheapest

Geneva is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and high flight frequency, though it requires border crossing.

📍 ~110 km from Lyon (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~£70

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From EDI

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Nov 20

Lyon, France

77% AI deal score

$1,138

$755

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Nov 25

Lyon, France

76% AI deal score

$1,104

$755

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KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 17

Lyon, France

76% AI deal score

$1,065

$758

Save $307

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 18

Lyon, France

76% AI deal score

$1,063

$722

Save $341

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 25

Lyon, France

76% AI deal score

$1,029

$722

Save $307

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 18

Lyon, France

76% AI deal score

$1,030

$722

Save $308

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 25

Lyon, France

76% AI deal score

$1,028

$722

Save $306

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 21

Lyon, France

75% AI deal score

$1,047

$755

Save $292

KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 24

Lyon, France

75% AI deal score

$1,044

$755

Save $289

KLM

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 25

Lyon, France

75% AI deal score

$1,040

$755

Save $285

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 21

Lyon, France

75% AI deal score

$1,034

$755

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Nov 21

Lyon, France

75% AI deal score

$1,044

$755

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KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lyon

Historically, booking flights from Edinburgh to Lyon 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $322. Prices tend to increase closer to departure; for example, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $340, while those booked 7-13 days before departure averaged $475. Planning ahead by at least two months generally offers better value for this route.

Based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Lyon is considered to be $226 or less. The median price for this route was $300 during this period. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $384 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the $226 threshold indicates a particularly favorable deal.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon, with a median price of $226. November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $271. While December's median price was $283, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, suggesting price variability. The annual median price for this route was $300.

Edinburgh to Lyon: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Lyon

Regular price: £153 - £486

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between 153 GBP and 486 GBP. The current lowest deal is 88 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 7.

now £88

Low £153

High £486

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

January

Cheapest

Flights from £226

September

Most Expensive

Flights from £380

Jan

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

easyJet UK

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Lyon

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Jet2.com

£385

£175

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

easyJet UK

£387

£221

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£213

£120

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£211

£142

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

easyJet UK

£210

£134

One-way

Wed, Nov 11

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Lyon

Edinburgh (EDI) - Lyon (LYS)

Ryanair

£193

£114

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

£385 → £175

54%

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

£387 → £221

43%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

£192 → £85

56%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£192 → £87

55%

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, with deals around $88.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the lowest median prices.

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $226, followed by November at $271.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 13h 50m.

Flights from Edinburgh to Lyon typically involve connections, with a median duration of 13h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

easyJet UK offers direct flights.

easyJet UK has direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon, with 1 direct deal recently found.

🏆 Airline highlight

easyJet UK offers the best direct deal.

The best recent direct deal to Lyon was with easyJet UK for $88.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon.

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

💸 Flights from ~£84

Lyon main airports to arrive at

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS)

Cheapest

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is ideal for reaching Lyon and the surrounding Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

📍 ~20 km from Lyon city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£84

Airports nearby Lyon used as alternative

Geneva (GVA)

Cheapest

Geneva is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and high flight frequency, though it requires border crossing.

Lyon, France

75% AI deal score

$1,044

$755

Save $289

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lyon

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh to Lyon

Edinburgh to Lyon: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Lyon

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Lyon

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

Edinburgh - Lyon route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in January for the lowest median prices.

Connecting flights typically take 13h 50m.

easyJet UK offers direct flights.

easyJet UK offers the best direct deal.

Consider connecting flights for more options.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Lyon main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lyon used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lyon

Best Elite deals to Lyon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lyon

How early should I book Edinburgh to Lyon flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Lyon?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lyon?

What percentage of Edinburgh to Lyon flights are direct?

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

How often do Edinburgh to Lyon flight prices drop?

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Edinburgh to Lyon: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Lyon

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Lyon

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Lyon

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

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Lyon

Edinburgh - Lyon route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in January for the lowest median prices.

Connecting flights typically take 13h 50m.

easyJet UK offers direct flights.

easyJet UK offers the best direct deal.

Consider connecting flights for more options.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Lyon main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Lyon used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Lyon

Best Elite deals to Lyon

Nov 20

Nov 25

Nov 17

Dec 18

Dec 25

Dec 18

Dec 25

Nov 21

Nov 24

Nov 25

Nov 21

Nov 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lyon

How early should I book Edinburgh to Lyon flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Lyon?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Lyon?