Cheap flights from Beijing to Lyon from £379

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Fri, Jun 5
Beijing PEKLyon LYS
£379
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Tue, Jun 2
Beijing PEKLyon LYS
£380
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Wed, Jun 3
Beijing PEKLyon LYS
£380
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Fri, Jun 5
Beijing PKXLyon LYS
£396
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Thu, Jun 4
Beijing PEKLyon LYS
£484
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Wed, Jun 3
Beijing PEKLyon LYS
£486
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Fri, Jun 5 – Mon, Jun 8
Beijing PEKLyon LYS
£801
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Fri, Jun 5 – Tue, Jun 9
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£801
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Sat, Jun 6 – Tue, Jun 9
Beijing PEKLyon LYS
£831
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Thu, Jun 4 – Sun, Jun 7
Beijing PEKLyon LYS
£844
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Sat, Jun 6 – Thu, Jun 11
Beijing PEKLyon LYS
£863
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Thu, Jun 4 – Tue, Jun 9
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How much do flights to Lyon cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£379

Cheapest round-trip

£801

Average round-trip

£923

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

easyJet

Getting from Lyon airport to the city center

Fastest option: Rhônexpress tram. Best value: TCL bus lines.

Lyon is served by Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), located 25 km east of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including the dedicated Rhônexpress tram, public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

29-32 min

online vs on-the-spot fares

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

20-30 min

standard TCL ticket; connect to tram T3

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

25-50 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in EUR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Rhônexpress tickets can be purchased online at a discount or at the airport.
  • TCL bus 47 connects to tram T3 at Meyzieu ZI for onward travel to central Lyon.
  • Taxi fares are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Lyon

Depart from
Beijing Capital International
Arrive to
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Aiguille Du Midi, France - Lake Geneva - Mont Blanc

Check-in for a flight from Beijing to Lyon

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
VuelingVLGVYNo
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Lyon

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C0°C
February8°C1°C
March12°C3°C
April16°C6°C
May19°C9°C
June25°C13°C
July27°C15°C
August27°C16°C
September23°C12°C
October17°C9°C
November11°C4°C
December7°C1°C
Hottest Month
27°C
August
Coldest month
0°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year
Snow days
7
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
92%
14°C3°C
23 May
27°C13°C
Sunday
17 May
81%
18°C4°C
24 May
80%
25°C15°C
Monday
18 May
87%
18°C10°C
25 May
87%
17°C12°C
Tuesday
19 May
87%
17°C9°C
26 May
89%
17°C10°C
Wednesday
20 May
22°C9°C
27 May
86%
16°C9°C
Thursday
21 May
23°C11°C
28 May
87%
21°C13°C
Friday
22 May
26°C12°C
29 May
22°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from Beijing Capital International, or Beijing Daxing International Airport when they travel from Beijing to Lyon. The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, and Hainan Airlines. Beijing and Lyon have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Lyon, consider visiting Aiguille Du Midi, France, Lake Geneva, and Mont Blanc.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Manchester, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Seoul, Xi'an, Chengdu, Tokyo, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Sydney, Istanbul, New York, Chongqing, Ulaanbaatar, Qingdao.
What are the most popular routes to and from Lyon?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lyon and London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol, Kraków, Barcelona, Madrid, Tel Aviv, Bucharest, Tirana, Athens, Prague, Istanbul, Sofia, Rome, Oslo, Budapest, Berlin.
Which airports are there in Beijing?
Beijing is mainly served by Beijing Capital International. But there are other airports nearby, including Beijing Daxing International Airport, Beijing Nanyuan.
What airports are near Beijing?
The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.
What airports are near Lyon?
The main airport in Lyon is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. It is also served by Geneva, Turin, Bern, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Dole–Jura, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon, Alpes–Isère.
Which airlines fly between Beijing and Lyon?
Currently, you can fly between Beijing and Lyon with easyJet, Air China, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Hainan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Beijing and Lyon?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Beijing and Lyon, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Beijing and Lyon?
Traveling between Beijing and Lyon, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Beijing?
There are a number of airports in and around Beijing. The main one is Beijing Capital International and other nearby airports include Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe
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What time do flights between Beijing and Lyon depart?
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