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$68+ Cheap flights from Lyon (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — IST
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Istanbul are usually found in September or November, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Lyon to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/79:05 am
LYS
-
IST
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/122:30 pm
IST
-
LYS
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$215
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1410:45 am
LYS
-
IST
1 stop9h 50m
Lufthansa
Sun 9/203:45 am
IST
-
LYS
1 stop6h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/24$216
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/265:50 pm
LYS
-
IST
1 stop7h 15m
Lufthansa
Wed 9/303:45 am
IST
-
LYS
1 stop9h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/25$226
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:15 pm
LYS
-
IST
1 stop20h 20m
LOT
Sun 11/153:00 pm
IST
-
LYS
1 stop21h 25m
LOT
Deal found 7/26$231
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:55 am
LYS
-
IST
1 stop13h 40m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/263:45 am
IST
-
LYS
1 stop6h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/27$232
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/216:55 am
LYS
-
IST
1 stop13h 40m
Lufthansa
Fri 9/253:45 am
IST
-
LYS
1 stop9h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/24$233
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2710:15 am
LYS
-
IST
1 stop10h 00m
Lufthansa
Fri 10/23:45 am
IST
-
LYS
1 stop9h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/25$234
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/102:15 pm
LYS
-
IST
2 stops10h 50m
Lufthansa
Wed 9/163:45 am
IST
-
LYS
1 stop9h 35m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/23$240
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:00 am
LYS
-
IST
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/253:35 pm
IST
-
LYS
Nonstop3h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$241
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/48:05 pm
LYS
-
IST
1 stop5h 00m
Lufthansa
Fri 10/93:45 am
IST
-
LYS
1 stop6h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$243
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/139:30 am
LYS
-
IST
2 stops10h 45m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/193:45 am
IST
-
LYS
1 stop6h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/27$244
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/222:45 pm
LYS
-
IST
2 stops10h 20m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/263:45 am
IST
-
LYS
1 stop6h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/27$245

Find flight deals from Lyon to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lyon (LYS) to Istanbul (IST). 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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$213
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$66
(Transavia)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$400

Good round-trip deal

$1,107 or less

Good one-way deal

$286 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lyon to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 9/10

9:30 am-9:25 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Istanbul

Wed 9/16

3:45 am-1:30 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$283
Quickest round-trip

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 10/11

7:00 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 10/19

3:35 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$326

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 8/24

1:55 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 8/30

11:10 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$404

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 8/29

6:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 05m

Istanbul

Sat 9/5

5:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$406

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 8/18

7:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 8/25

12:10 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$411

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 8/17

1:55 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Istanbul

Sun 8/23

11:10 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

$510
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$73

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 8/12

7:50 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$96

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 8/11

7:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$110

LyonIstanbul

LYS - IST

LYSIST

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 8/9

6:00 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$194

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Deals found on 7/28

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Compare providers for flights from Lyon to Istanbul

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lyon to Istanbul in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lyon-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lyon-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lyon-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lyon-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lyon-Istanbul Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lyon to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from Lyon with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 49 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport (average of $200). Flying from Lyon to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 LYS to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Lyon to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Lyon to Istanbul Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Lyon to Istanbul Airport flights typically cost between $288 and $574 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $213 on LOT (Jan 20-Jan 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated July 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Transavia France,Turkish Airlines, andPegasus Airlines from Lyon to Istanbul Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Transavia France
7.5
Good
428 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 9
2.0
Mediocre

Leonela,Jun 2025

MAD - ORY

My flight got cancelled and I did not receive any email informing, and to make things worse so support or solutions was offered for any parts. At the airport there was no transavia Support service and online the support was very poor. I will never book a ticket with this company again
Transavia France
7.5
Good
428 reviews
Transavia France
7.5
Good
428 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 9
2.0
Mediocre

Leonela,Jun 2025

MAD - ORY

My flight got cancelled and I did not receive any email informing, and to make things worse so support or solutions was offered for any parts. At the airport there was no transavia Support service and online the support was very poor. I will never book a ticket with this company again
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,455 reviews
Transavia France
7.5
Good
428 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 9
2.0
Mediocre

Leonela,Jun 2025

MAD - ORY

My flight got cancelled and I did not receive any email informing, and to make things worse so support or solutions was offered for any parts. At the airport there was no transavia Support service and online the support was very poor. I will never book a ticket with this company again
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
633 reviews
Transavia France
7.5
Good
428 reviews

Food

6.4

Crew

8.3

Boarding

7.3

Entertainment

6.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 9
2.0
Mediocre

Leonela,Jun 2025

MAD - ORY

My flight got cancelled and I did not receive any email informing, and to make things worse so support or solutions was offered for any parts. At the airport there was no transavia Support service and online the support was very poor. I will never book a ticket with this company again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lyon to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), located 12.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Lyon to Istanbul. 3 airlines have flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

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

    Airlines like Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines fly from Lyon to Istanbul Airport in about 3h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. The distance between Lyon and Istanbul Airport is about 1219 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport round-trip from $133. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Pegasus Airlines, from $153, and Turkish Airlines, from $260. You may be able to fly from Lyon to Istanbul Airport for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lyon to Istanbul Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport are Ajet ($69), Pegasus Airlines ($77), and Turkish Airlines ($144).

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

    Consider Transavia France (80%), Turkish Airlines (78%) or Malaysia Airlines (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Lyon to Istanbul Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport? While on average our users pay $1,029, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Lyon-Saint Exupéry - Istanbul), is priced around $159.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lyon to Istanbul 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 Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport (average of $200). Flying from Lyon to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 3 airlines flying from Lyon to Istanbul

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lyon to Istanbul. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Transavia FranceCheapest$133Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time59%
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$153Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$260Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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