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$65 Find Cheap Flights from Lyon to Istanbul

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Cheap Flights from Lyon to Istanbul (LYS-IST)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lyon to Istanbul 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 Istanbul

Sun, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 25
Transavia France Logo
6:05 am - 10:25 amLYS-IST
3h 20mnonstop
Transavia France Logo
9:20 pm - 11:45 pmIST-LYS
3h 25mnonstop
$157Transavia France
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Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 9
Transavia France Logo
6:05 am - 10:25 amLYS-IST
3h 20mnonstop
Transavia France Logo
9:20 pm - 11:45 pmIST-LYS
3h 25mnonstop
$160Transavia France
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Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 9
Transavia France Logo
6:05 am - 10:25 amLYS-IST
3h 20mnonstop
Transavia France Logo
9:20 pm - 11:45 pmIST-LYS
3h 25mnonstop
$161Transavia France
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
KLM Logo
7:00 am - 4:55 pmLYS-IST
7h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
5:55 pm - 9:15 amIST-LYS
17h 20m1 stop
$242KLM
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 11:35 pmLYS-IST
3h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 9:30 amIST-LYS
3h 20mnonstop
$258Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 3
Air Serbia Logo
9:25 am - 4:25 amLYS-IST
17h 00m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 am - 8:10 pmIST-LYS
16h 40m1 stop
$262Air Serbia
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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 2:45 pmLYS-IST
3h 20mnonstop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 9:30 amIST-LYS
3h 20mnonstop
$264Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 18
Lufthansa Logo
6:50 am - 9:20 pmLYS-IST
13h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 pm - 11:25 pmIST-LYS
10h 25m1 stop
$265Lufthansa
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Fri, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 11
Air Serbia Logo
9:10 am - 2:55 pmLYS-IST
4h 45m1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
4:35 pm - 8:25 amIST-LYS
16h 50m1 stop
$280Air Serbia
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
Lufthansa Logo
2:30 pm - 9:20 pmLYS-IST
5h 50m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 pm - 11:25 pmIST-LYS
10h 25m1 stop
$281Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lyon to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lyon to Istanbul 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 Istanbul?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Lyon to Istanbul. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport, 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 Istanbul Airport is March, where tickets cost $136 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $471 and $382 respectively.

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

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 Istanbul Airport, 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 Istanbul Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Lyon to Istanbul

When to book flights from Lyon to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lyon to Istanbul 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 Lyon to Istanbul flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport was $65 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Lyon and on arrival in Istanbul.

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

    Lyon airport is called Lyon-Saint Exupéry and the only airport in Istanbul is Istanbul.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lyon to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lyon to Istanbul?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lyon and Istanbul, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Lyon to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lyon to Istanbul, Transavia France or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lyon to Istanbul are Transavia France and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $307 and an overall rating of 7.4, Transavia France is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $366 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Istanbul.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul 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 Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul with an airline and back to Lyon with another airline. Booking your flights between Lyon and IST 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 Istanbul?

    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 Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $498 or less one-way and $383 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Lyon to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Monday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +2 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, +3 more

IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Lyon to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lyon to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul? 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.
7.4
Transavia FranceOverall score based on 348 reviews
6.0Entertainment
7.2Boarding
7.1Comfort
6.3Food
8.2Crew
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Have to offer water. Leg room and space is non existent

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2025ORY - IST
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Have to offer water. Leg room and space is non existent

The seat was surprisingly comfortable and the crew was great.

The boarding was terrible. Confusing, long and with multiple checks.

One of our suitcases was missing at arrival. No news from the lost and found desk so far. As for 3 or 4 other passengers, they said it probably was missent at Orly airport. Hope it arrives. Not sure whether a compensation will occur if not found.

Stuck on the hot overcrowded bus on the tarmac without ac

Bonjour, J'ai été très très fortement déçue et en colère par mon dernier vol avec Transavia. Voici ce qui s'est passé : J'avais acheté un billet avec 50 kg en soute (dont uniquement 36kg utilisés). Au moment du dépôt des valises en soute, l'hôtesse m'a demandé si je voulais également mettre mon bagage cabine en soute. J'ai dit que je préfère le garder avec moi. Arrivée à la porte d'embarquement, un responsable vérifie les dimensions du bagage cabine des passagers. Un tiers était non conforme à la réglementation (dimensions non conformes), dont moi. J'avais déjà voyagé plusieurs fois avec transavia sans jamais avoir de problème avec cette même valise en cabine, mais c'est la première fois que je suis confrontée à ce problème. La conséquence est de payer 60 €. Le nombre de passagers non conformes étant trop grand et les réclamations devant grandissantes, le responsable a détourné sciemment l'attention pour que des disaines de personnes traversent, pour n'en garder que 4-5, qui n'auront pas trop de voix et sont obligés de payer. Je ne remets pas en cause la réglementation. Mes reproches sont les suivants : 1- Pourquoi au moment de mettre le bagage en soute l'hôtesse n'a t-elle pas prévenu sur ce sujet ? Il aurait suffit d'une seule phrase. Tout ceci pour nous laisser arriver jusqu'à l'embarquement avec l'expérience que les bagages sont en général non conformes car vos dimensions sont ridiculement plus petites que la norme internationale, et nous mettre sous pression avant la fin de l'embarquement sans pouvoir parler à un responsable et n'avoir plus le choix que de payer. 2- l'attitude du responsable et sa methode corrompue de faire taire les réclamations en permettant à certains de passer 3- le fait que j'avais encore droit à 14kg en plus des 10kg de la valise cabine et j'ai du payer 60€ pour que finalement ma valise aille en soute. Tout ceci est une manière de soutirer de l'argement indignement, sous forme de réglementation. Je vous conseille d'assumer d'augmenter vos prix au lieu de les répercuter par des escroqueries pareils, au moins nous serions prévenus. Ceci est une honte et vous semblez en être fiers. Merci et bravo.

Les espacement entre les sièges sont moins confortables pour les personnes de grande taille

Being on time rather than almost 3 hours late would be a start, and also, since it was known from a long time ago that the flight would be late, letting us know ahead so we don’t stay in a small hall at the airport would have been nice

Transit through Cairo was abysmal and I will never repeat this journey !!!

Être avertie SMS/mail du retard/changements d'horaire avant les 5min du décollage initial..

for the second time disappointed with TK, they like JAT = joke about time

No customer service. Non educated staff members with no will to support or service the passenger.

Working stuffs in flight are very welcoming,but boarding stuffs are the Ghana airport don't know their job.

My wife and 7 months old baby had a terrible experience traveling, we paid extra for bassinet they didn’t provided.she missed her flight due to late landing of the flight, they were unsupportive to my family due to that my wife and kid suffered a lot.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

Aircraft you use on this route are always old and poor! This drives the entire experience down

Boarding was much delayed, and there was no explanation ( obviously they were waiting for something or someone. ) Passengers were all crowded at the gate with anxiety. On the plane, the crew worked very hard on checking for safety and serving delicious food. They were polite and courteous.

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

All was fine , but air conditioning was not working on board properly so was very hot

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Not because when i try to do check in there is only in turkish language i can not select other language

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Don't fly Pegasus, terrible service at the airport and boarding was really bad. Both flights I took with them were significantly late. This flight had us all changing the gate at the last moment and it was chaos.withour explanation or apology. The planes have seats that don't recline and seats are really hard. The crew on board was good both flights, but that is the only positive thing I can say about this airline. It's not worth it and I won't be flying them again.

The airport staff were some of the worst I've ever flown, and I fly at least 50x every year. From the staff at the gate, to the check in staff, to the ticketing sales staff. My experience in Instanbul was so bad Ill.never fly Pegasus again. They were incredibly rude, dismissive and not helpful whatsoever. This is the worst of the worst if you want to fly a budget airline I'd go elsewhere. The airplane seats are really uncomfortable and don't recline at all, you get charged for every single thing so in the end you will pay more flying with them. The crew on the plane were the only kind people we encountered with Pegasus.

Pegasus Airlines which is the most efficient and cost worth low cost airline all over the Europe

Flight from London was delayed and we had to hurry up to catch the connecting flight to Riyadh

The crew were outstandingly kind and cheerful. We carried our cat and they offered help.

Late departure. No announcements. Boarding was a disaster. Some kind of technical issue scanning boarding passes.

Pegasus is a very efficient airline. Passengers, however are sometimes unruly. Getting up right after take off. Getting up right when we land and before getting to the gate. Switching seats to the front so she can get a better seat. It is unfair for those that actually paid for seats. Flight attendants seem to not enforce it. One or two bad actors ruins it. Overall, the airline is great.

Pegasus is not a very comfortable airline. They’re not in any way hospitable

Bad. Cancelled and delayed flight. Payed 25£ for seat but got just normal one. No one refunded the money.

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