Cheap flights from Lyon to Istanbul

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Lyon to Istanbul and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $175
Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Sat, Jun 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Lyon to Istanbul is currently $175
Cheapest one-way flight $60
Transavia Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Aug 19
The cheapest one-way flight from Lyon to Istanbul is currently $60
Last-minute weekend getaway $205
Pegasus Nonstop 4 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Lyon to Istanbul is currently $205
Cheapest business class flights $558
Lufthansa 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Lyon to Istanbul is currently $558
Fastest flight 3 hr 5 min The fastest nonstop flight from Lyon to Istanbul takes 3 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Istanbul is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–250
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $290–540

Popular airlines from Lyon to Istanbul

  • Turkish Airlines
    Nonstop
    from $317
    Typical price: $280–810
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LYS - IST Every day
  • Pegasus
    Nonstop
    from $175
    Typical price: $190–590
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LYS - SAW Every day
  • AJet
    Nonstop
    from $180
    Typical price: $180–610
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    LYS - SAW Every Thu, Sat, Sun
  • Lufthansa
    from $245
    Typical price: $240–640
    60 weekly connecting flights
    LYS - IST Every day
  • KLM
    from $414
    Typical price: $410–1,200
    28 weekly connecting flights
    LYS - IST Every day
  • Air France
    from $354
    Typical price: $320–760
    24 weekly connecting flights
    LYS - IST Every day

Popular airports near Lyon

  • Lyon Airport (LYS)
    Lyon France 32 min 12 mi
  • Geneva Airport (GVA)
    Geneva Switzerland 1 hr 54 min 69 mi
  • Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
    Marseille France 3 hr 1 min 162 mi
  • Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL)
    Montpellier France 3 hr 7 min 156 mi

Popular airports near Istanbul

  • Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
    Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    Istanbul Türkiye 45 min 21 mi
  • Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)
    Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
  • Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)
    Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 32 min 56 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Lyon to Istanbul

The cheapest flights from Lyon to Istanbul are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $145 to $250.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Lyon to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $175. The cheapest one-way flight was with Transavia from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $317, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $175, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 20.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $180, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $245, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $414, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 3.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $354, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Lyon to Istanbul starts at $175 from Sat, Jun 13 to Sat, Jun 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $60 and departs on Wed, Aug 19.
3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Lyon to Istanbul.
Istanbul is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Sep, when the weather is warm to hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) are cold and wet, and often snowy. Local events include the International Istanbul Film Festival (Apr) and Istanbul Music Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Lyon to Istanbul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Lyon to Istanbul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Lyon to Istanbul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 60 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .

Other popular airlines flying from Lyon to Istanbul are:
  • Pegasus offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Pegasus flies from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • AJet offers 3 nonstop flights per week. AJet flies from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) .
  • KLM offers 28 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
  • Air France offers 24 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Lyon and Istanbul.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Lyon to Istanbul recently found on Google Flights was with Pegasus from $175. The cheapest one-way flight was with Transavia from $60.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $317, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Pegasus flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $175, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 20.
  • The cheapest AJet flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $180, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 18.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $245, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest KLM flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $414, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 3.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Lyon to Istanbul is $354, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 4.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Lyon to Istanbul.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Pegasus direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 AJet direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Lyon and Istanbul at price $205 is offered by Pegasus from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Lyon to Istanbul.
  • There are 14 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Pegasus direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 AJet direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Lyon and Istanbul start at $175 from Sat, Jun 13 to Sat, Jun 20 with Pegasus.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Lyon to Istanbul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Lyon and Istanbul start at $558 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24 with Lufthansa.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Lyon and Istanbul start at $175 from Sat, Jun 13 to Sat, Jun 20.
To book business class trips from Lyon to Istanbul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Lyon and Istanbul starts at $205 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with Pegasus.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Lyon and Istanbul at price $205 is offered by Pegasus from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.
To find last-minute flight deals from Lyon to Istanbul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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