Journey information
Overview: Madrid to Lyon flight
Flights from Madrid to Lyon depart on average 35 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $59 but you can travel from only $53 by coach.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 912 km distance in 1h 40m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 912 km |
Average flight duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $59 |
Flights per day 35 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 40m |
Cheapest month to travel October |
First flight 05:10 |
Last flight 23:40 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Madrid to Lyon
Cheapest price
$113
Average price
$437
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Flights per day
46
Distance
912 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Madrid to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Lyon will cost around $437 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only $113.
Of the 46 flights that leave Madrid for Lyon every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct flights cover the 912 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest flights will take 4 h 45 m 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.
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AF1001 · AF7364
SN3732 · SN3587Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Madrid to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 912 km
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$261 Average Price | $110 Average Price Cheapest | $210 Average Price |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 17m Average total duration 17h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.7 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Madrid to Lyon flight times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Lyon flights for today, Tuesday, 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IB585+ 5124 | On time 8:45 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h15 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
IB585+ 9844 | On time 8:45 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h15 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
IB585+ 12536 | On time 8:45 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h17 | 7:02 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1001 · AF7368 | 9:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h35 | 4:35 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1001+ 9844 | On time 9:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1001+ 12536 | On time 9:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h02 | 7:02 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1001+ 5124 | On time 9:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 12h00 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
IB1179 | 9:05 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h50 | 10:55 am Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
KL1502+ KL2292+ 5124 | On time 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h00 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1502+ KL1435 | 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h15 | 9:15 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1502+ KL3580+ 5124 | On time 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h00 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1502+ KL2013+ 5124 | On time 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 11h00 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1502+ KL2388 | 10:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 3:35 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1801 · LH2232+ 5124 | On time 11:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LH1801+ SN2648 · SN3593 | 11:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 9:30 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1801+ SN2650 · SN3593 | 11:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h30 | 9:30 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
LH1801+ LH2250 | 11:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h40 | 4:40 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
LH1801 · LH2232+ 9844 | On time 11:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h00 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
AH2007 · AH1036 | 11:30 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 22h50 | 10:20 am Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1301 · AF7368 | 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 4:35 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1301+ 9844 | On time 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h25 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1301+ 12536 | On time 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h27 | 7:02 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1301+ 5124 | On time 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h25 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
SN3722 · SN3593 | 11:35 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h55 | 9:30 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1504+ KL1435 | 12:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 9h10 | 9:15 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1504+ KL2292+ 9844 | On time 12:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h55 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
KL1504+ KL2292+ 5124 | On time 12:05 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h55 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
LH1113 · LH1076 | 1:00 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 24h10 | 1:10 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB589+ 5124 | On time 2:45 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
IB589+ 9844 | On time 2:45 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h15 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1601+ 5124 | On time 3:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1601 · AF7370 | 3:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h05 | 9:30 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1601+ 9844 | On time 3:25 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h35 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
KL1506+ KL1435 | 3:50 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h25 | 9:15 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB1183 | 3:50 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h50 | 5:40 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
SN3728 · SN3593 | 4:30 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h00 | 9:30 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
IB1185 | 8:55 pm Madrid Barajas Airport | 1h50 | 10:45 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday, 4 February | |||||
AF1401+ 12526 | On time 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h00 | 1:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1401+ 9812 | On time 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 6h00 | 11:00 am Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
AF1401+ 9826 | On time 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h00 | 1:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
KL1500 · KL1431 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h15 | 12:15 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1401 · AF7364 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 8h05 | 1:05 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
AF1401+ AF7360 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 5h05 | 10:05 am Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
KL1500+ KL2388 | 5:00 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 10h35 | 3:35 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
SN3732 · SN2609+ LH1076 | 5:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 1:10 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
SN3732 · SN2731+ LX638+ 5124 | On time 5:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h35 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
SN3732 · SN3587 | 5:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 4h45 | 10:10 am Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 change | |
SN3732 · SN2731+ LX638+ 9844 | On time 5:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 15h35 | 9:00 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
SN3732 · SN2731+ LX638+ 9836 | On time 5:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 13h37 | 7:02 pm Lyon Part Dieu | 3 changes | |
SN3732 · SN2611+ LH1076 | 5:25 am Madrid Barajas Airport | 7h45 | 1:10 pm Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2 changes | |
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FAQs: Madrid to Lyon flights
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid to Lyon by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Lyon
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and fashion brands.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 2.5€ per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in all terminals, including VIP lounges.
- Located in Terminal 1, 2, and 4.
- Metro: Line 8
- Bus: Lines 101, 200, Exprés-203
- Train: Cercanías C1, C10
- 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
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