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Cheap flights from Istanbul Airport to Lyon

IST — LYS
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Istanbul to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in March or December, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon (LYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 August 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£373

Good one-way deal

£85 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (£51 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Lyon-Saint Exupéry.
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Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Lyon

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon

How far ahead should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Istanbul to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon (average of £71). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Lyon in August is currently the most expensive (average of £214). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IST to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Istanbul to Lyon. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 August 2025.

When flying from Istanbul Airport to Lyon, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lyon. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lyon. Reviews last updated 21 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Pegasus Airlines from Istanbul Airport to Lyon to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
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Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.8

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.7

Crew

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

donald,Nov 2024

STN - AYT

Very smart crew and helpful. Plenty of leg room. Plane was clean. Only issue is baggage size.. Plenty of room but I could not get extra hand luggage and 3 kg is nothing

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon from Istanbul?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), located 12.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Istanbul to Lyon. 2 airlines have flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry from Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Istanbul to Lyon-Saint Exupéry should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Istanbul per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Istanbul Airport to Lyon round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Istanbul Airport to Lyon is Pegasus Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £90 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Ajet, starting at £111. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 53% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Istanbul Airport to Lyon?

    Consider Thai Airways (93%), Malaysia Airlines (89%) or Turkish Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Istanbul Airport to Lyon.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Istanbul to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Istanbul to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Istanbul to Lyon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Istanbul to Lyon by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon (average of £71). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Lyon in August is currently the most expensive (average of £214). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Istanbul to Lyon

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Istanbul to Lyon. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£90Average£196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AjetCheapest£111Average£214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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