LYS - ATH

$64 Find Cheap Flights from Lyon to Athens

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Lyon to Athens departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Lyon to Athens (LYS-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lyon to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lyon to Athens

Fri, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 22
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7:00 am - 10:45 amLYS-ATH
2h 45mnonstop
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11:35 am - 1:45 pmATH-LYS
3h 10mnonstop
$91easyJet
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
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7:00 am - 10:45 amLYS-ATH
2h 45mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 9:00 amATH-LYS
13h 15m1 stop
$94easyJet
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
easyJet Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 amLYS-ATH
2h 45mnonstop
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8:45 pm - 9:00 amATH-LYS
13h 15m1 stop
$95easyJet
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Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8
easyJet Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 amLYS-ATH
2h 45mnonstop
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11:35 am - 1:45 pmATH-LYS
3h 10mnonstop
$97easyJet
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Fri, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 8
easyJet Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 amLYS-ATH
2h 45mnonstop
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11:35 am - 1:45 pmATH-LYS
3h 10mnonstop
$98easyJet
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Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 18
easyJet Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 amLYS-ATH
2h 45mnonstop
easyJet Logo
8:45 pm - 9:00 amATH-LYS
13h 15m1 stop
$99easyJet
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Thu, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 22
easyJet Logo
4:20 pm - 8:05 pmLYS-ATH
2h 45mnonstop
easyJet Logo
11:35 am - 1:45 pmATH-LYS
3h 10mnonstop
$100easyJet
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Sun, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 27
easyJet Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 amLYS-ATH
2h 45mnonstop
easyJet Logo
11:30 am - 1:40 pmATH-LYS
3h 10mnonstop
$107easyJet
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 11:20 amLYS-ATH
2h 50mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 7:45 amATH-LYS
21h 50m2 stops
$159Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 9:15 amLYS-ATH
21h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 11:05 pmATH-LYS
3h 10mnonstop
$168Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Volotea's Flex plan allows unlimited changes pre-flight.
EasyJet's Speedy Boarding includes priority boarding.
Expert advice
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Expert advice
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 31% price drop
August
Most popular
Good to know
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Nonstop flights
5 days a week
There are direct flights from Lyon to Athens 5 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun.
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Direct flights
Cheapest round-trip
$91
Overall average: $148
easyJet
Fri 3/20Sun 3/22
LYS - ATH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$64
Typical prices: $40-$114
easyJet
Thu 11/13
LYS - ATH • Non-stop
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Lyon to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lyon to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lyon to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Lyon to Athens, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Lyon, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lyon to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Lyon to Athens is June, where tickets cost $142 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $314 and $264 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lyon to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lyon to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Lyon to Athens, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Lyon to Athens

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
easyJet

EasyJet's Speedy Boarding includes priority boarding and dedicated bag drop for a smoother experience.


EasyJet Plus membership offers Fast Track security and free seat selection for frequent flyers.

Read more about easyJetby Blane Bachelor
Volotea

Volotea offers a Flex plan for unlimited changes up to four hours before departure.


Volotea's Premium Seats offer more legroom in rows 1 and emergency exit rows.

Read more about Voloteaby Daniel Scheffler
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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 51% increase in price.
Flight from Lyon to Athens

When to book flights from Lyon to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lyon to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Lyon to Athens

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lyon to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lyon to Athens was $64 for a one-way ticket and $91 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lyon and Athens?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Lyon to Athens?

    When flying out of Lyon you will be using Lyon-Saint Exupéry. You will be landing at Athens, also known as Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lyon to Athens?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lyon to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lyon to Athens?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Lyon and Athens.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lyon to Athens?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Lyon to Athens on on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lyon to Athens, Aegean Airlines or Volotea?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lyon to Athens are Aegean Airlines and Volotea. With an average price for the route of $416 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. Volotea is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $158 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lyon to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lyon to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lyon to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Lyon is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lyon to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Lyon with another airline. Booking your flights between Lyon and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lyon to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Lyon up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lyon to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $100 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Lyon to Athens?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Athens Eleftherios V..
Find which airlines fly direct from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Sky Express, Volotea

Sky Express, Volotea

Wednesday

Volotea

Volotea

Thursday

Volotea, easyJet

Volotea, easyJet

Friday

Sky Express, Volotea, easyJet

Sky Express, Volotea, +1 more

Sunday

Volotea, easyJet

Volotea, easyJet

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Monday

Sky Express, Volotea

Sky Express, Volotea

Wednesday

Volotea

Volotea

Thursday

Volotea, easyJet

Volotea, easyJet

Friday

Sky Express, Volotea, easyJet

Sky Express, Volotea, +1 more

Sunday

Volotea, easyJet

Volotea, easyJet

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Lyon to Athens

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lyon to Athens. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lyon to Athens? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 811 reviews
7.8Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
6.9Entertainment
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025MXP - ATH
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The seat was hard as a rock. Business class seats were coach seats with no one in the middle. Service and food were excellent.

The crew was awesome. There was a school group of about 60 14 year-olds. The food is standard greek fare, Baklava was pre-packaged like it would normally be sold in a vending machine, and it was the highlight of the meal. Plane was in great shape, and seating was like a any A319 you would experience at a national-level carrier (i.e. not like Ryan Air). Like many European airports, they bused us to the plane, so the process of boarding groups is useless, and not well understood by infrequent travelers.

Departing from the Parikia apport on Paros was chaos. It is a 3rd world airport, and my home has more square footage. Olympic Air has several instances where there are less than two hours between flights leaving Paros. Further, there are two airlines at the airport, so airport resources are limited. With only one check in desk for each airline, the folks who are getting on the earlier flight are the only people who are able to check in. So, don't get there too early to check in. Also, the airport waiting area, after you go through security only holds about 1/2 of a plane's worth of people. So, the security line also has the same restrictions as the check in desks. Depending upon what time you get there, two queues will extend into the entry road. If your plan departs within the hour, go up to the front of the building and check to see which flight they are checking in or running through security.

Every one was attentive, the food was really very good . All and all was an excellent experience .

There was no enterteinment onboard. Food was good, and service too.

It was a short flight. It did leave about 15 minutes late but other than that everything went well!! There was no food service or entertainment so can’t comment on any of that.

Not good, the seat was broken and the middle seat table was not lowering, no option on the food, despite the business class wasn’t full. In the menu offered they had fish or chicken, no chicken available when was my turn (seating in raw 2!)

For a quick trip to athens they did a great job plane was spacious, and we boarded quickly.

it was hard to find the check in at the airport no signs food was average

Short flight. Was not told if there was a kosher option for the snack.

It was a no frills flights, but had to pay $162 extra for one bag! Cheap flight but no drink either!

Volotea cancel my flight and never refunded my money despite many attempts by me to get it back. I will never book with them again.

Excellent and way much better than the last two flights I made with Swiss and with BA. It is amazing how much difference a well trained and polite team can make. Hats off Volotea !

Erreur sur les cartes d'embarquement Pour 2 passagers Impossible de s'enregistrer pour 1 passager

Peccato che di inverno non ci sono dirett nantes Catania. Volotea è molto affidabile

Du retard(2j) et inconfort des fauteuils que je n’ai pas apprécié. Par contre , les hôtesses sont accueillantes

A technical delay caused us to miss our connecting flight which resulted in an additional nights stay which cost us $225 as well as $800 to get on another flight. Absolute BS. I’ll never fly them again

3h10 de retraso, espera para embarcar en el hall después de enseñar billetes y fuera delante del avion

Use less plastic. Use biofuels. Use solar panels and electric vehicles.

We had pay 50 euros taxe bagage to aéroport and we have already pay with kayak option bagage cabine It is not normal Bad service of kayak

Nice to fly out of Orly smaller easier to navigate airport. Being able to receive boarding pass well in advance of trip was comforting to know all travel was in order.

Liked. The check-in was pretty quick as they had 5 desks working.

Generally a good experience except for boarding in Naples on the flight back to London. We were all standing around for at least 20 minutes maybe longer as there was no seating.

Boarding was smooth and quick. Flight departed on time. Equally evacuation upon landing was from both the front door and the back doors. Bags were on the conveyor belts before I got there. Excellent service.

The terminals are far away, be prepared to walk. Also, You climb stairs to the plane since there are no aero bridges. Boarding was haphazard not in multiple groups, so stand in line early. Hard to find place to stow cabin baggage if you are behind in the line. You can purchase food on the plane. There are vegetarian options.

First -the flight was late - more than two hours Second, not even a bottle of water at bord to give for free for this inconvenience. Three-at landing ive realised that I've lost one of my ear plug headphones and been very desperate to find it with my torch, the crew not helped at all more than that they asked to leave the plane as everyone did before me. This was the last flight from that day- extra 5 min for me with a bit of help from crew - would have bring a super review. I guess this days humanity disappeared!

I got caught using a stolen credit card number. Michelle Siziba is my name Nice to London Gatwick on 7/31/25.

Not happy with price of luggage or that we had no choice but to pay whether cabin or hold. I didn't book seats but this is unnecessary extra money along with suitcase

We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

sadly in Basel & Naples- no jetway we had to climb up and down stairs with our max size carry-on luggage, which was not fun!!!

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