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Among airlines operating Lyon to Amsterdam flights:

• Air France: offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection

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

Only KLM operates flights between Lyon and Amsterdam.

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

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

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $194 round-trip via Palma de Mallorca Son Sant Joan (PMI), compared to $260 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 7% of one-stop connections
• London Luton (LTN) - 3% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) - 3% 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 14% on the Lyon to Amsterdam route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $241 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $280, a difference of $39. 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 Lyon to Amsterdam route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 47 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Station Amsterdam Centraal, Red Light District and Amsterdam RAI. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:55 am
• Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 8:05 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 36% above the route average of $259. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Lyon to Amsterdam takes 1h 40m, 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.

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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 4h 30m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 43m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $23 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Budget
· Sixt
· keddy by Europcar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Lyon to Amsterdam range from $215 to $331, with an average of $259 over the past 12 months. Anything below $215 counts as a good deal.