HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Lyon

Cheap flights from Istanbul (IST) to Lyon (LYS)

IST — LYS
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Istanbul to Lyon with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 August 21, 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$502

Good one-way deal

$327 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Istanbul to Lyon-Saint Exupéry.
Search Deals

Best time to book a flight from Istanbul to Lyon

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lyon from Istanbul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from Istanbul to Lyon. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon, you should look to book at least 71 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 Istanbul Airport to Lyon?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). 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 August 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Lyon in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 53% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 August 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Istanbul Airport to Lyon, such as Pegasus Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
636 reviews

Overall

6.7

Food

5.8

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.6

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

Overall

6.7

Food

5.8

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Entertainment

5.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Istanbul to Lyon. 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 into for flights to Lyon from Istanbul?

    Located just 12.5 mi from the city center, Lyon-Saint Exupéry is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Lyon from Istanbul. Booking flights from Istanbul to Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 1 airline.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Istanbul Airport to Lyon round-trip?

    Currently priced at $119, Pegasus Airlines will fly you from Istanbul Airport to Lyon and back. In addition to Pegasus Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Pegasus Airlines is currently priced 54% 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 vacation 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon (average of $703). Flying from Istanbul Airport to Lyon in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,199). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Lyon?

Book flights to Lyon if you plan to visit one of these locations
Annemasse
Huez

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top airline flying from Istanbul to Lyon

Discover the top airline 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$119Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.