Are there direct flights from Madrid to Lyon?

Yes, direct flights from Madrid to Lyon are typically available. Historically, approximately 44.9% of all flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 1. This data is based on trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from Madrid to Lyon?

The typical direct flight time from Madrid to Lyon is 1 hour and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 911 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 6 hours and 50 minutes. This represents a significant increase compared to direct services.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Madrid to Lyon?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, flights from Madrid to Lyon regularly show good prices. This route is classified as having regular price drops. Travelers can typically find favorable deals with some consistency.

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September 4 - September 7

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

MAD - Lyon

110 €

53 €

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September 16 - September 21

MAD - Lyon

109 €

55 €

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September 9 - September 28

MAD - Lyon

89 €

55 €

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September 4 - September 16

Earliest

MAD - Lyon

92 €

55 €

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September 9 - September 23

MAD - Lyon

92 €

55 €

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September 4 - September 21

Earliest

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89 €

55 €

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September 9 - September 16

MAD - Lyon

102 €

55 €

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September 16 - September 23

MAD - Lyon

105 €

55 €

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September 18 - September 23

MAD - Lyon

109 €

55 €

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September 9 - September 14

MAD - Lyon

106 €

55 €

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Madrid to Lyon: Overview

Insights for flights from Madrid to Lyon

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Madrid to Lyon, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 44.9% of recent fares are direct flights from Madrid to Lyon. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence for price changes on this route.

A typical journey from Madrid to Lyon, including connections, takes about 1h 50m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries available. Non-stop flights also have a median duration of 1h 50m, while connecting flights typically take longer, with a median of 7h 5m.

The distance between Madrid and Lyon is 911 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, whether you opt for a direct flight or one with a single connection.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Lyon? The most affordable months to fly are typically September, with a median fare of $86, followed by October at $103, and November at $113. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Fares for flights from Madrid to Lyon typically range from $106–$184, with a median of $143. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 36% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available if you monitor the route.

How much is a round trip from Madrid to Lyon

Regular price: €83 - €233

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

The regular price range for flights from Madrid to Lyon is 83 EUR to 233 EUR. The current lowest deal is 53 EUR with Volotea for travel from Sep 4-Sep 7.

now 53 €

Low 83 €

High 233 €

The cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Lyon

The cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Lyon is September, with a median price of $73. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $180. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from 73 €

April

Most Expensive

Flights from 180 €

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Direct flights from Madrid to Lyon

Volotea

Last-minute flights going from Madrid to Lyon

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Lyon

Madrid (MAD) - Lyon (LYS)

Iberia Express

164 €

86 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Lyon

Madrid (MAD) - Lyon (LYS)

Volotea

92 €

60 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Lyon

Madrid (MAD) - Lyon (LYS)

Volotea

89 €

60 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Lyon

Madrid (MAD) - Lyon (LYS)

Volotea

92 €

60 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Lyon

Madrid (MAD) - Lyon (LYS)

Volotea

106 €

60 €

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MAD - Lyon

Madrid (MAD) - Lyon (LYS)

Volotea

89 €

60 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

190 € → 76 €

60%

4 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 27

187 € → 78 €

58%

2 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 8

202 € → 105 €

48%

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

187 € → 94 €

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Madrid to Lyon

Madrid - Lyon route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Madrid to Lyon are above the typical level, with a median price of $143.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Madrid to Lyon, with a median price of $73.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 50m.

Direct flights from Madrid to Lyon typically take 1h 50m, while connecting flights average 7h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

44.9% of recent flights are direct.

Within the last 90 days, 44.9% of flights from Madrid to Lyon were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Volotea offers direct flights.

Volotea offers direct flights from Madrid to Lyon, with a recent deal found for $53.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route.

Deals for flights from Madrid to Lyon appear regularly, making it easy to find good prices.

Madrid main airports to depart from

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD)

Cheapest

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas is a convenient option for flights from Madrid to Lyon.

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

💸 Flights from ~€55

Lyon main airports to arrive at

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS)

Cheapest

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry is a convenient arrival airport for your trip from Madrid to Lyon.

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

💸 Flights from ~€55

Airports nearby Lyon used as alternative

Geneva (GVA)

Cheapest

Geneva Airport is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and high flight frequency.

📍 ~110 km from Lyon (reachable by train or car). Located in Switzerland, requiring border crossing.

💸 Flights from ~€60

Alpes–Isère (GNB)

Alpes–Isère Airport is a very close alternative for low-cost seasonal routes to Lyon.

📍 ~55 km from Lyon (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~€97

Chambéry (CMF)

Chambéry Airport is useful for specific regional or seasonal connections, despite limited commercial traffic.

📍 ~85 km from Lyon (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~€208

Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne (CFE)

Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport offers stable year-round domestic connections and business class services.

📍 ~130 km from Lyon (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~€188

Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon (EBU)

Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon Airport is the geographically closest option, though with extremely limited commercial flights.

📍 ~50 km from Lyon (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~€467

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lyon

Historically, the best prices for flights from Madrid to Lyon are found when booking 60+ days in advance. During the trailing 90 days, tickets purchased in this window had an average price of $112. Waiting until 28-59 days before departure saw average prices rise to $126. Travelers who booked within 0-6 days of departure typically paid around $179, indicating that last-minute bookings are generally more expensive for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Madrid to Lyon was considered to be $106 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $143. Prices typically began to increase significantly above $184. These figures are based on historical pricing data over a 90-day window.

Historically, September has offered the cheapest flights from Madrid to Lyon, with a median price of $86. October also presented favorable prices, with a median of $103. November followed with a median price of $113. These months were typically more affordable than the annual median price of $143 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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