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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:58 am
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 8:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

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

A nonstop flight from Lyon to Amsterdam takes 1h 43m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Lyon to Amsterdam range from $214 to $331, with an average of $259 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $259 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $178 round-trip via Venice Marco Polo (VCE), compared to $260 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$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 Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Lyon to Amsterdam are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

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

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 4% of one-stop connections
• London Gatwick (LGW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Lyon to Amsterdam. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $242 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $280, a difference of $38.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Lyon and Amsterdam.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 4h 32m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 5h 34m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Some of the most popular sights in Amsterdam are Amsterdam RAI, Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. These are among the most viewed places in Amsterdam on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lyon to Amsterdam flights:

• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers free seat selection

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.