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Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Lyon flights:

• KLM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only KLM operates flights between Amsterdam and Lyon.

Flights from Amsterdam to Lyon usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Amsterdam to Lyon.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $258 round-trip via London Luton (LTN), compared to $274 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Lyon most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 15% of one-stop connections
• London Luton (LTN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Amsterdam to Lyon route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $261 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $314: a $53 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to Lyon route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to Lyon flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Lyon-Part-Dieu Station, Lyon City Centre and Tour Part-Dieu. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 8:59 am
• Latest: departs at 9:20 pm and lands at 10:54 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $275. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Lyon takes 1h 34m, covering 455 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 4h 31m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 39m via London Luton (LTN).

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Rentscape
· Alamo
· Ok Mobility
· Europcar
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Lyon range from $223 to $346, with an average of $275 over the past 12 months. Anything below $223 counts as a good deal.