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Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Lyon flights:

• British Airways: offers free seat selection

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

Only British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Lyon.

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

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

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• LATAM Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class 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 Heathrow Airport to Lyon:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $208 round-trip via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared to $234 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $52–$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.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 10% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London Heathrow Airport to Lyon route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $216 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $257, a difference of $41. 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 Heathrow Airport to Lyon route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 44 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Lyon flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening 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 Heathrow Airport to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 7:53 am
• Latest: departs at 6:20 pm and lands at 8:03 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 39% above the route average of $235. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon takes 1h 43m, covering 470 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 Heathrow Airport to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $84, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Lyon flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 19m, compared with 4h 31m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 4h 37m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Lyon is 1 hour ahead of London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport to Lyon range from $181 to $318, with an average of $235 over the past 12 months. Anything below $181 counts as a good deal.