LYS - ATH

$42 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 2/27. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lyon to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lyon to Athens, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$105
Overall average: $141
Volotea
Thu 2/26Thu 3/5
LYS - ATH • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$42
Typical prices: $73-$187
easyJet
Fri 2/27
LYS - ATH • Non-stop
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Volotea's Flex plan allows unlimited changes pre-flight.
EasyJet's Speedy Boarding includes priority boarding.
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Volotea
Cheapest • from $105 (round-trip)
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When to book
2 weeks
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March
Cheapest • 30% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Lyon to Athens

Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
Volotea Logo
7:30 am - 11:20 am
LYS
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ATH
2h 50mnonstop
Volotea Logo
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
ATH
-
LYS
3h 00mnonstop
$105Volotea
Fri, Mar 6 - Thu, Mar 12
easyJet Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 am
LYS
-
ATH
2h 45mnonstop
easyJet Logo
8:55 pm - 11:05 pm
ATH
-
LYS
3h 10mnonstop
$110easyJet
Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 23
easyJet Logo
5:05 pm - 8:55 pm
LYS
-
ATH
2h 50mnonstop
easyJet Logo
11:10 am - 1:10 pm
ATH
-
LYS
3h 00mnonstop
$111easyJet
Wed, Jun 17 - Tue, Jun 23
easyJet Logo
5:05 pm - 8:55 pm
LYS
-
ATH
2h 50mnonstop
easyJet Logo
11:10 am - 1:10 pm
ATH
-
LYS
3h 00mnonstop
$112easyJet
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30
easyJet Logo
6:30 am - 10:20 am
LYS
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ATH
2h 50mnonstop
easyJet Logo
11:10 am - 1:10 pm
ATH
-
LYS
3h 00mnonstop
$114easyJet
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30
easyJet Logo
6:30 am - 10:20 am
LYS
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ATH
2h 50mnonstop
easyJet Logo
11:10 am - 1:10 pm
ATH
-
LYS
3h 00mnonstop
$115easyJet
Wed, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 11
easyJet Logo
5:05 pm - 8:55 pm
LYS
-
ATH
2h 50mnonstop
easyJet Logo
9:10 pm - 11:10 pm
ATH
-
LYS
3h 00mnonstop
$116easyJet
Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18
easyJet Logo
4:10 pm - 8:00 pm
LYS
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ATH
2h 50mnonstop
easyJet Logo
9:10 pm - 11:10 pm
ATH
-
LYS
3h 00mnonstop
$117easyJet
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
easyJet Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 am
LYS
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ATH
2h 45mnonstop
easyJet Logo
11:30 am - 1:40 pm
ATH
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LYS
3h 10mnonstop
$118easyJet
Thu, Jun 25 - Thu, Jul 9
easyJet Logo
6:20 am - 10:10 am
LYS
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ATH
2h 50mnonstop
easyJet Logo
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
ATH
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LYS
3h 00mnonstop
$119easyJet
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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 Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Lyon, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays 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 March, where tickets cost $136 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $326 and $272 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 15% 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

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on easyJet

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.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Volotea

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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$42
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 66% increase in price.
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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.
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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 $42 for a one-way ticket and $105 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.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lyon to Athens are Volotea and easyJet. With an average price for the route of $163 and an overall rating of 7.1, Volotea is the most popular choice. easyJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $223 and an overall rating of 6.9.

  • 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 $73 or less one-way and $185 or less round-trip.

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, easyJet

Sky Express, easyJet

Tuesday

Volotea

Volotea

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Thursday

Volotea, easyJet

Volotea, easyJet

Friday

Sky Express, easyJet, Aegean Airlines

Sky Express, easyJet, +1 more

Saturday

Transavia France, Volotea

Transavia France, Volotea

Sunday

Volotea, easyJet, Aegean Airlines

Volotea, easyJet, +1 more

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Monday

Sky Express, easyJet

Sky Express, easyJet

Tuesday

Volotea

Volotea

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Aegean Airlines, easyJet

Thursday

Volotea, easyJet

Volotea, easyJet

Friday

Sky Express, easyJet, Aegean Airlines

Sky Express, easyJet, +1 more

Saturday

Transavia France, Volotea

Transavia France, Volotea

Sunday

Volotea, easyJet, Aegean Airlines

Volotea, easyJet, +1 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.1
VoloteaOverall score based on 568 reviews
7.0Boarding
7.0Comfort
7.8Crew
6.4Food
6.3Entertainment
Airline reviews

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

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2025
VCE - ATH
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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

The best budget airline in Europe. Flight was on time, crew friendly and worked hard during flight and were able to meet our needs. Only downside (not the airline's fault), there were no rear steps.

It was transportation nothing more. I will give a positive rating over Ryanair. We missed our Ryanair flight the night before and received rude and unconcerned treatment from the Ryanair customer service. It was late. We were very tired and stressed after doing our best to get to the airport. The so called customer service ladies were completely unconcerned from the start. Aside from that, the flight to London seemed to be their opportunity for advertising. No time to relax as attendants were constantly in the aisle selling. I will never fly Ryanair again!!

Boarding and disembarking were smooth. Not offering free water was cheap ... I've never encountered that before on a flight.

Boarding could be better. To get through your gate but to be stood in a corridor for 20 minutes is not great.

The plane was postponed for over 2.5 hours, which meant that all four of us missed the check in time for our ongoing trip to Melbourne. We had to buy new tickets for 4 people as we had to forfeit the ones we had. The cost was really unfair. i understand that it was snowing during the first leg of the plane for that morning. Surely the cost could have been shared by the airline and not all by us. I could have bought insurance - but you can see how much I travel. I will need to chose more trustworthy airlines.

The true is that travel from London to Faro on 11/12/2025 by BA was cancelled, so I did not go to Faro, so i did not board easy flight. The mediocre qualification to you was because even when i bought an insurance, i could not change date neither obtain reimbursement. It could be ideal if you do something in order for me not to lose the purchase Thank you

Queuing for quite a while despite using the "speedy boarding".

Would not advise EasyJet for a 5 hour flight…small plane and hence a lot of turbulence. No inflight entertainment so struggle to pass time in cramped seats. We also fell victim to extra charge for our cabin bags, although bag dimensions were ok, but the handle was rigid and slightly fell outside their testing cage!!….never again will we fly with this airline and be party to their scams for making money!

The food and so are to expensive and old . Crew whas not very friendly . Apparently some other passenger can just Push through the waiting people to board while almost punching me and a father with a child down the stairs. Its always something with easy jet . The seats of row 26 where lose . And for a guy of my size there is absolutely no leg room at all .

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.

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