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

IST — LYS
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 2, 2025.

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Average price

$335

Good one-way deal

$308 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 round-trip flight from Istanbul to Lyon. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Lyon, you should look to book at least 56 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 July 2, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Istanbul Airport to Lyon in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 1% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Istanbul Airport to Lyon

Explore weekly flight availability from Istanbul to Lyon. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

The most flights from IST to LYS are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 6 daily inbound flights from Istanbul from 1 airline.

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

    Consider Thai Airways (89%), Turkish Airlines (86%) or Malaysia Airlines (86%) 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.

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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 July 2, 2025.
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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest$119Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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