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Thu, 18 Jul ATH - LYS
Mon, 22 Jul LYS - ATH
£96 £94
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Tue, 16 Jul ATH - LYS
£25 £24
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Sat, 13 Jul ATH - LYS
Tue, 16 Jul LYS - ATH
£92 £90
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
66% Trains are 66% more expensive in Lyon than in Athens.
Athens £1.02
Lyon £1.69
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
0% A meal in Lyon costs roughly the same as in Athens.
Athens £12.7
Lyon £12.7
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.18 EUR
1 EUR = 0.86 GBP
Last checked on 07 July 2024
Distance: 1107 miles
Athens airports
E. Venizelos (ATH) How far from city centre: 12 miles
Lyon airports
Geneva (GVA) How far from city centre: 70 miles
Saint Exupery (LYS) How far from city centre: 6 miles
Lyon - Bron (LYN) How far from city centre: 6 miles
St Geoirs (GNB) How far from city centre: 37 miles

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Athens to Lyon?

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2. Can the price of my tickets from Athens to Lyon change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Athens to Lyon may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Athens and Lyon, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Athens to Lyon airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Athens to Lyon

How long does the flight take to go from Athens to Lyon?
The total flight time between Athens and Lyon is of around 03:39 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,067 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Athens to Lyon at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Athens to Lyon is 24£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Lyon expensive to visit compared to Athens?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Lyon costs an average of 4.23 GBP, 25% more expensive than Athens, with a fare of 3.39 GBP, while train tickets costs 66% more in Lyon: 1.69 GBP against 1.02 GBP in Athens. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 12.70 GBP in both Lyon and Athens. The price of the coffee is around 2% cheaper in Lyon, with an average of 2.79 GBP, while in Athens the coffee costs 2.85 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Athens to Lyon?
The most popular months to book a trip from Athens to Lyon are September, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Athens to Lyon?
The best time of the year to go to Lyon when flying from Athens depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Lyon from Athens in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, June, February and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Athens - Lyon.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Athens to Lyon?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions France may apply when travelling from Athens. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Lyon compared to Athens?
While in Athens the temperatures can reach an average of 35.31 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 5.3 mm ,Lyon's temperatures can go up to 33.87 ºC during the hot season, with 9.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -5.03 ºC in Lyon, compared to the 2.15 ºC average degrees reported in Athens. During the winter period, Athens can register 9.0 mm precipitation, while Lyon have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Athens and Lyon?
The main airport route flying between Athens and Lyon is: E. Venizelos (ATH) to Saint Exupery (LYS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Aegean Airlines.
  • Transavia France.
  • Air France.
Airlines with indirect flights from Athens to Lyon are:
Turkish Airlines, stopping in Istanbul for 65 minutes minimum.
  • Pegasus Airlines, with 255 minutes scale in Istanbul.
  • Air France, with 135 minutes scale in Paris.
Flight Duration 3 h and 39 m Flights between Athens and Lyon take, on average, 3 h and 39 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £24 Cheapest price for a flight between Athens and Lyon found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport E. Venizelos The airport E. Venizelos is the departure airport operating flights between Athens and Lyon
Arriving Airport Saint Exupery Flights departing Athens with Lyon as destination arrive at Saint Exupery

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