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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Lyon flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Lyon. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Wizz Air
• British Airways

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

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

• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• easyJet: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $151 round-trip, compared to $455 via a layover through Barcelona-El Prat (BCN).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $31–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon pass through Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 41% on the London Gatwick Airport to Lyon route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $110 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $184, a difference of $74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Lyon route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 7 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Gatwick Airport to Lyon flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night 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 London Gatwick Airport to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:39 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 9:49 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 29% above the route average of $152. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon takes 1h 39m, covering 446 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 London Gatwick Airport to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $51, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Night 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.

Lyon is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Lyon range from $93 to $244, with an average of $152 over the past 12 months. Anything below $93 counts as a good deal.