Journey information
Overview: Lyon to Athens flight
Flights from Lyon to Athens depart on average 47 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $36 if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 1780 km distance in 2h 40m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1780 km |
Average flight duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Flights per day 47 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 2h 40m |
Cheapest month to travel September |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Lyon to Athens
Cheapest price
$147
Average price
$803
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Flights per day
66
Distance
1780 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Lyon to Athens is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Athens will cost around $803 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only $147.
Of the 66 flights that leave Lyon for Athens every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 1780 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
V7201812:00 PM2h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:50 PMAthens International Airport$1471One-way0 changes
LH5673+
LH128210:30 AM6h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:30 PMAthens International Airport$3281One-way1 change
U244534:30 PM2h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:20 PMAthens International Airport$3501One-way0 changes
KL1426 · KL19576:30 AM17h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:15 AMAthens International Airport$3661One-way1 change
LH1083 · LH12806:35 AM5h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:25 PMAthens International Airport$3761One-way1 change
V7201812:00 PM2h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:50 PMAthens International Airport$1471One-way0 changes
U244534:30 PM2h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:20 PMAthens International Airport$3501One-way0 changes
LH1077 · LH12842:15 PM5h45Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:00 PMAthens International Airport$7261One-way1 change
LH1083 · LH12806:35 AM5h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:25 PMAthens International Airport$3761One-way1 change
LH5673+
LH128210:30 AM6h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:30 PMAthens International Airport$3281One-way1 change
Live departures
Lyon to Athens flight times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Athens flights for tomorrow, Wednesday, 1 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF7371 · AF1032 | 4:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h00 | 8:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF7371 · AF1532 | 4:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h40 | 10:40 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
IB1186 · IB839 | 4:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h30 | 9:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
IB1186 · IB835 | 4:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h50 | 5:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
IB1186 · IB833 | 4:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h05 | 12:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
5351 · 5260+ A3617 | On time 4:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h45 | 3:15 PM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
KL1426 · KL1955 | 4:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h00 | 1:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1426 · KL1957 | 4:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h45 | 10:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
5351 · 5260+ AF1032 | On time 4:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 15h30 | 8:00 PM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
5351 · 5260+ GQ901 | On time 4:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h55 | 3:25 PM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH98+ LH5916 | 4:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h10 | 11:45 AM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH98 · LH1752 | 4:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 11:55 AM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1083 · LH1280 | 4:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h50 | 10:25 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1083+ LH5921 | 4:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 11:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
SN3594+ SN3245 | 5:05 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h35 | 11:40 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9854+ A3617 | On time 6:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h48 | 3:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9854+ GQ901 | On time 6:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h58 | 3:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
12554+ GQ901 | On time 6:27 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h58 | 3:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1428+ KL1957 | 7:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h20 | 10:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF7363 · AF1032 | 8:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h40 | 8:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808 · TK1845 | 8:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h05 | 5:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808 · TK1849 | 8:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 27h10 | 11:35 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808+ TK9191 | 8:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 24h45 | 9:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808 · TK1841 | 8:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h40 | 12:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1808 · TK1843 | 8:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 21h30 | 5:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH5673+ LH5914 | 8:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h10 | 7:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH5673+ LH1284 | 8:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h30 | 6:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH5673+ LH1282 | 8:30 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h00 | 2:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
12562+ AF1032 | On time 9:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h00 | 8:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
12562+ A3615 | On time 9:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 13h25 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9862+ A3615 | On time 9:00 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 13h25 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF7365 · AF1032 | 9:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h40 | 8:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
BA357 · BA638 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 14h00 | 11:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
V72018 | 10:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IB1180 · IB839 | 10:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h15 | 9:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH2249 · LH113+ LH5914 | 11:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h40 | 7:40 PM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3588+ SN6523 | 11:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h49 | 8:59 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
VY1221 · VY8104 | 11:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h04 | 11:59 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
9866+ KL1412+ KL1953 | On time 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 21h50 | 9:50 AM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
9866+ JU243 · JU536 | On time 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 12h20 | 12:20 AM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
9866+ A3615 | On time 12:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h25 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1432+ KL1957 | 12:05 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h10 | 10:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1077 · LH1284 | 12:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h45 | 6:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
LH1077+ LH5914 | 12:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h25 | 7:40 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF7367 · AF1032 | 12:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h20 | 8:00 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
5192+ BA313 · BA626 | On time 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 19h25 | 9:25 AM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
5192+ A3615 | On time 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 8h25 | 10:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
5192+ BA313 · BA628 | On time 2:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 21h20 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
U24453 | 2:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h50 | 5:20 PM Athens International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
9868+ BA313 · BA626 | On time 3:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 18h25 | 9:25 AM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
9868+ BA313 · BA628 | On time 3:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 20h20 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
9864+ BA313 · BA626 | On time 3:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 18h25 | 9:25 AM Athens International Airport | 2 changes | |
BA363 · BA638 | 3:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h45 | 11:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1434+ KL1953 | 4:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h35 | 9:50 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
KL1434 · KL1957 | 4:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h00 | 10:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810 · TK1845 | 4:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 24h40 | 5:30 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810 · TK1841 | 4:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 12:05 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810+ TK9191 | 4:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 16h20 | 9:10 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810 · TK1849 | 4:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 18h45 | 11:35 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810 · TK1843 | 4:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h05 | 5:55 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810+ TK9193 | 4:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 21h25 | 2:15 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
TK1810+ TK9195 | 4:50 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 26h35 | 7:25 PM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
AF7369 · AF1532 | 5:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 17h40 | 10:40 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
BA361 · BA626 | 8:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h25 | 9:25 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
BA361 · BA628 | 8:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 15h20 | 11:20 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
VY1223 · VY8100 | 9:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 10h30 | 7:30 AM Athens International Airport | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Lyon to Athens flights
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Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Athens
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including duty-free and fashion.
- Parking available near terminals, approximately 4€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in terminal 1, including Lyon Lounge.
- Located in terminal 1, ground floor.
- Bus: 47, 48, 175
- Tram: Rhônexpress
- Train: TGV
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 45 minutes.
- Shops are available in the main terminal, including duty-free shops and brands like Hellenic Duty Free and Korres.
- Parking available with options including short-term and long-term parking. Short-term parking located at P1 and P2, approximately 3.8€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the Aegean Business Lounge and Skyserv Lounge, offering amenities like food, drinks, and showers.
- Located at the arrivals level, near Exit 3.
- Bus: X93, X95, X96, X97
- Metro: Line 3
- Suburban Railway: Proastiakos
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