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Among airlines operating Manchester to Lyon flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Manchester and Lyon. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Jet2

Flights from Manchester to Lyon usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

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

• easyJet: a checked 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 Manchester to Lyon.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $153 round-trip via Alicante (ALC), compared to $171 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 13% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Manchester to Lyon route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $205 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $301, a difference of $96. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Tour Part-Dieu, Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Place des Terreaux. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:40 am
• Latest: departs at 1:05 pm and lands at 3:00 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $261. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Manchester to Lyon takes 1h 55m, covering 621 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.

One-way fares from Manchester to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $75, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 53m, compared with 5h 07m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 5h 18m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Lyon is 1 hour ahead of Manchester (Central European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Rentscape
• Alamo
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Manchester to Lyon range from $178 to $340, with an average of $261 over the past 12 months. Anything below $178 counts as a good deal.