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Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £72 and round-trip from £115. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      LYS 10:40
      3h 20m
      Direct
      IST 16:00
      Lyon - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 08:15
      3h 25m
      Direct
      LYS 09:40
      Istanbul - Lyon | Thu, Dec 10 | Turkish Airlines
      £156 £186
      16% off
      16% off
      £186 £156
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 16 | Turkish Airlines
      IST 08:15
      3h 25m
      Direct
      LYS 09:40
      Istanbul - Lyon | Wed, Nov 18 | Turkish Airlines
      £156 £186
      16% off
      16% off
      £186 £156
    • LYS 09:45
      25h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 13:10
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | easyJet
      SAW 12:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      LYS 13:45
      Istanbul - Lyon | Fri, Dec 4 | AJet
      £115 £186
      38% off
      38% off
      £186 £115
    • LYS 19:50
      13h
      1 stop
      IST 10:50
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 6 | Wizz Air Malta
      SAW 12:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      LYS 13:45
      Istanbul - Lyon | Sat, Dec 12 | AJet
      £117
      37% off
      £186 £117
    • LYS 21:20
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 19:10
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Wizz Air Malta
      SAW 12:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      LYS 13:45
      Istanbul - Lyon | Sat, Dec 12 | AJet
      £123
      34% off
      £186 £123
    • LYS 06:00
      25h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 09:30
      Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 17 | easyJet
      SAW 10:30
      3h 20m
      Direct
      LYS 11:50
      Istanbul - Lyon | Sun, Dec 20 | Pegasus Airlines
      £126
      32% off
      £186 £126
    • LYS 09:20
      22h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 09:30
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | easyJet
      SAW 10:30
      3h 20m
      Direct
      LYS 11:50
      Istanbul - Lyon | Sun, Dec 20 | Pegasus Airlines
      £128
      31% off
      £186 £128
    • LYS 09:10
      7h 15m
      1 stop
      IST 18:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 7 | Vueling Airlines
      SAW 12:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      LYS 13:45
      Istanbul - Lyon | Fri, Dec 11 | AJet
      £133
      28% off
      £186 £133
    • LYS 21:20
      11h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 10:50
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 12 | Wizz Air Malta
      SAW 12:10
      3h 35m
      Direct
      LYS 13:45
      Istanbul - Lyon | Fri, Dec 18 | AJet
      £133
      28% off
      £186 £133
    • LYS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      IST 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      LYS 16:00
      Istanbul - Lyon | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      LYS 09:45
      25h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 13:10
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 29 | easyJet
      £72 £141
      49% off
      49% off
      £141 £72
    • LYS 19:50
      25h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Nov 15 | Wizz Air Malta
      £74 £141
      48% off
      48% off
      £141 £74
    • LYS 19:50
      13h
      1 stop
      IST 10:50
      Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Nov 19 | Wizz Air Malta
      £75 £141
      47% off
      47% off
      £141 £75
    • LYS 19:50
      25h 35m
      1 stop
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sun, Dec 13 | Wizz Air Malta
      £75
      47% off
      £141 £75
    • LYS 06:00
      25h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 09:30
      Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 17 | easyJet
      £75
      47% off
      £141 £75
    • LYS 21:20
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 19:10
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Wizz Air Malta
      £76
      46% off
      £141 £76
    • LYS 21:20
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 19:10
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Nov 21 | Wizz Air Malta
      £77
      45% off
      £141 £77
    • LYS 06:00
      25h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 09:30
      Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 3 | easyJet
      £78
      45% off
      £141 £78
    • LYS 06:00
      25h 30m
      1 stop
      IST 09:30
      Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Dec 10 | easyJet
      £83
      41% off
      £141 £83
    • LYS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      £118 £141
      16% off
      16% off
      £141 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
      £118 £141
      16% off
      16% off
      £141 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Turkish Airlines
      £118 £580
      80% off
      80% off
      £580 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      £118
      80% off
      £580 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      £129
      78% off
      £580 £129
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      £129
      78% off
      £580 £129
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      £130
      78% off
      £580 £130
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      £132
      77% off
      £580 £132
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Turkish Airlines
      £141
      76% off
      £580 £141
    • LYS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      £118 £580
      80% off
      80% off
      £580 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Turkish Airlines
      £118 £580
      80% off
      80% off
      £580 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      £118 £580
      80% off
      80% off
      £580 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      £129
      78% off
      £580 £129
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      £129
      78% off
      £580 £129
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      £130
      78% off
      £580 £130
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      £132
      77% off
      £580 £132
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Turkish Airlines
      £141
      76% off
      £580 £141
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Nov 11 | Turkish Airlines
      £155
      73% off
      £580 £155
    • LYS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      £132 £297
      56% off
      56% off
      £297 £132
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
      £171 £297
      42% off
      42% off
      £297 £171
    • LYS 14:50
      5h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 22:45
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Oct 31 | Lufthansa
      £158 £297
      47% off
      47% off
      £297 £158
    • LYS 11:15
      24h 45m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | LOT Polish Airlines
      £180
      39% off
      £297 £180
    • LYS 14:50
      5h 55m
      1 stop
      IST 22:45
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Lufthansa
      £182
      39% off
      £297 £182
    • LYS 18:40
      6h 10m
      1 stop
      IST 02:50
      Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | Lufthansa
      £182
      39% off
      £297 £182
    • LYS 13:50
      6h 50m
      1 stop
      IST 22:40
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Oct 30 | Vueling Airlines
      £206
      31% off
      £297 £206
    • LYS 06:15
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      IST 16:55
      Lyon - Istanbul | Thu, Oct 29 | KLM
      £249
      16% off
      £297 £249
    • LYS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Dec 11 | Turkish Airlines
      £118 £141
      16% off
      16% off
      £141 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Sat, Dec 5 | Turkish Airlines
      £118 £141
      16% off
      16% off
      £141 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Jan 1 | Turkish Airlines
      £118 £580
      80% off
      80% off
      £580 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 13 | Turkish Airlines
      £118
      80% off
      £580 £118
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 20 | Turkish Airlines
      £129
      78% off
      £580 £129
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Fri, Nov 27 | Turkish Airlines
      £129
      78% off
      £580 £129
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Nov 3 | Turkish Airlines
      £130
      78% off
      £580 £130
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
      £132
      77% off
      £580 £132
    • LYS 18:10
      3h 15m
      Direct
      IST 23:25
      Lyon - Istanbul | Mon, Dec 14 | Turkish Airlines
      £141
      76% off
      £580 £141
    • LYS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      IST 14:00
      Lyon - Istanbul | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Lyon to Istanbul are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport are usually in May, with an average price of £110. It is best to avoid February, when the average price can reach £228.

£228
£169
£110
£51
    Cheapest
  • £138
    Oct
  • £183
    Nov
  • £197
    Dec
  • £160
    Jan
  • £228
    Feb
  • £164
    Mar
  • £127
    Apr
  • £110
    May
  • £133
    Jun
  • £215
    Jul
  • £122
    Aug
  • £133
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, June is often the month to find the lowest fares from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average price of £228. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £407.

£407
£318
£228
£139
    Cheapest
  • £309
    Oct
  • £266
    Nov
  • £309
    Dec
  • £260
    Jan
  • £317
    Feb
  • £273
    Mar
  • £326
    Apr
  • £232
    May
  • £228
    Jun
  • £407
    Jul
  • £359
    Aug
  • £243
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport is Sunday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£195
£163
£131
£99
    Cheapest
  • £177
    Mon
  • £153
    Tue
  • £139
    Wed
  • £193
    Thu
  • £195
    Fri
  • £191
    Sat
  • £131
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport is easyJet (from £78) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

easyJet
From £78
Wizz Air Malta
From £80
SKY express
From £91
LOT Polish Airlines
From £95
KLM
From £98
Vueling Airlines
From £98
Air France
From £107
Turkish Airlines
From £118
KM Malta Airlines
From £128
Lufthansa
From £136

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What is the flight schedule from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Lyon to Istanbul and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. KL1426

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    06:30

    LYS

    1h 35m

    Direct

    08:05

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
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  2. KL1959

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    11:35

    AMS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    16:55

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  3. VY8125

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    09:10

    LYS

    1h 20m

    Direct

    10:30

    BCN

    S M T - T F -
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  4. VY8610

    Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    12:50

    BCN

    3h 35m

    Direct

    18:25

    IST

    - M T W - F S

  5. W43062

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    16:35

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Direct

    20:15

    OTP

    S M - W T F S
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  6. RO261

    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

    08:35

    OTP

    1h 15m

    Direct

    10:50

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  7. VY8125

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    09:10

    LYS

    1h 20m

    Direct

    10:30

    BCN

    S M T - T F -
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  8. VY8612

    Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    17:05

    BCN

    3h 35m

    Direct

    22:40

    IST

    S M - - T F -

  9. GQ925

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    18:30

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Direct

    22:10

    ATH

    S M - - T - -
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  10. GQ670

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    07:00

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  11. W45144

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    08:50

    LYS

    2h 5m

    Direct

    10:55

    TIA

    - M - W - F -
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  12. TK1078

    Tirana International Airport

    20:30

    TIA

    1h 50m

    Direct

    00:20

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  13. U24716

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    21:10

    LYS

    1h 20m

    Direct

    22:30

    NTE

    - M T - T - -
    Search

  14. TO3420

    Nantes Atlantique Airport

    06:00

    NTE

    3h 55m

    Direct

    10:55

    IST

    S - T - T - -

  15. LO348

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    19:20

    LYS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    21:40

    WAW

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  16. LO133

    Warsaw Chopin Airport

    09:10

    WAW

    2h 50m

    Direct

    14:00

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  17. W43062

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    16:35

    LYS

    2h 40m

    Direct

    20:15

    OTP

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  18. TK1040

    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

    15:40

    OTP

    1h 30m

    Direct

    18:10

    IST

    S M T W T F S

  19. U24393

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport

    09:20

    LYS

    2h 50m

    Direct

    13:10

    ATH

    S - T - T - -
    Search

  20. A3998

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    00:50

    ATH

    1h 30m

    Direct

    02:20

    IST

    S - - - T F -
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About Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport and Istanbul Airport

Learn about Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) and Istanbul Airport (IST) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 1,966.53km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £72
Cheapest return ticket price £115

FAQs for Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport takes about 3 hours 1 minute on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport (IST).
  • The earliest flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport departs at 10:25, and the last departs at 19:10, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £294 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Istanbul Airport to downtown is about 34km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to downtown is about 30km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Istanbul Airport (IST) is Ataturk Airport. The distance is around 31km.
  • Turkish Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 2231 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport currently start from £72, and round-trip fares start from £115. The current lowest fare is a easyJet flight departing on Sun, Nov 29; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Turkish Airlines operate direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport, with an average flight time of 2 hours 39 minutes, and around 14 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport is £234. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • IndiGo and Transavia France are the most popular budget airlines flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport, with one-way fares starting from £72. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport to Istanbul Airport operates around 14 weekly flights, mainly by Turkish Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport and Istanbul Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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