What percentage of Lyon to Madrid flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 14.1% of flights from Lyon to Madrid were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers should consider these figures when planning their journey to balance convenience and potential cost savings.

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

A direct flight from Lyon to Madrid typically takes 2 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 911 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 7 hours and 40 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when making their travel plans.

How often do cheap flights from Lyon to Madrid come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Lyon to Madrid have been classified as frequent. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find good value fares on this route. This trend has been observed across the trailing 30 days, suggesting consistent availability of competitive prices.

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Lyon to Madrid: Overview

Insights for flights from Lyon to Madrid

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Lyon to Madrid connect at least once, with only 14.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct options exist, you will frequently encounter itineraries that include at least one stop on your journey.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Madrid, you'll find that March stands out with a median fare of just $59. December also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $62. Following these, November presents another good option, with a median fare of $90, making the late autumn and early spring periods generally more affordable.

Fares for flights from Lyon to Madrid typically range from $192–$381, with a median price of $282. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations and secure a better price for your trip.

A typical journey from Lyon to Madrid takes about 10h 45m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route. The total distance covered on this route is 911 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Lyon to Madrid

Regular price: €87 - €205

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

The regular price range for flights from Lyon to Madrid is between 87 EUR and 205 EUR. The current lowest deal is 58 EUR with Volotea, for travel from Sep 28-Sep 30.

now 58 €

Low 87 €

High 205 €

The cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Madrid

The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Madrid is March, with a median price of $59. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $349. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from 59 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 349 €

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Direct flights from Lyon to Madrid

Volotea

Last-minute flights going from Lyon to Madrid

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Madrid

Lyon (LYS) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

299 €

155 €

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Madrid

Lyon (LYS) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

261 €

132 €

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Madrid

Lyon (LYS) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

231 €

83 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Madrid

Lyon (LYS) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

118 €

57 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Madrid

Lyon (LYS) - Madrid (MAD)

Volotea

177 €

91 €

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LYS - Madrid

Lyon (LYS) - Madrid (MAD)

Iberia Airlines

214 €

113 €

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

242 € → 93 €

62%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

242 € → 99 €

59%

5 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 22

229 € → 93 €

59%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

230 € → 95 €

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Lyon to Madrid

Lyon - Madrid route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Lyon to Madrid are above the typical level, with a median price of $282.

📅 Best time to fly

March, December, and November are cheapest

Historically, March ($59), December ($62), and November ($90) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 10h 45m

The median flight time from Lyon to Madrid is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 14.1% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volotea offers direct flights

Volotea is an available airline offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Lyon to Madrid are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Lyon main airports to depart from

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS)

Cheapest

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry is a convenient departure airport for flights from Lyon to Madrid.

📍 ~20 km from Lyon (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€47

Madrid main airports to arrive at

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Lyon to Madrid.

📍 ~14 km from Madrid city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€47

Airports nearby Madrid used as alternative

Valencia (VLC)

Valencia (VLC) can be a robust alternative for its excellent high-speed rail connectivity from Madrid.

📍 ~300 km from Madrid (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~€47

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Madrid

Historically, the best prices for flights from Lyon to Madrid are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $165. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically saw prices at $170. Prices tended to be higher further out, with flights booked 14-27 days ahead averaging $322, and those booked 28-59 days out averaging $319.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Lyon to Madrid was considered to be $192 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $282. Fares around $381 or higher were in the more expensive range. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Madrid, with a median price of $59. December also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $62. November, however, was observed to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $90. The annual median price for this route was $282.

Lyon to Madrid: Overview