Cheap flights from Cotonou to Lyon from £466

Cheap flights from Cotonou to Lyon from £466

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Sat, Jul 25
Cotonou COOLyon LYS
£466
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Mon, Jul 20
Cotonou COOLyon LYS
£473
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Thu, Jul 23
Cotonou COOLyon LYS
£510
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Mon, Jul 20
Cotonou COOLyon LYS
£511
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Sat, Jul 25
Cotonou COOLyon LYS
£512
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Tue, Jul 21
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£512
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Mon, Jul 20 – Thu, Jul 23
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£1,029
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
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£1,045
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Cotonou COOLyon LYS
£1,063
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Thu, Jul 23 – Mon, Jul 27
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£1,070
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£1,074
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How much do flights to Lyon cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£466

Cheapest round-trip

£1,029

Average round-trip

£1,113

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air France

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

€16 – €17; online vs on-the-spot fares

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

20-30 min

€2 – €3; standard TCL ticket; connect to tram T3

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-50 min

€55 – €80; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

25-50 min

€40 – €70; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

€70 – €120; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-50 min

€30 – €80; per day; varies by provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the region

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
Cadjehoun
Arrive to
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry
Average flights per week
201
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Aiguille Du Midi, France - Lake Geneva - Mont Blanc

Check-in for a flight from Cotonou to Lyon

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air FranceAFRAFNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
Corsair InternationalCRLSSNo
VuelingVLGVYNo
Air SenegalSZNHCYes

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
11 Jul
57%
34°C19°C
18 Jul
30°C17°C
Sunday
12 Jul
34°C18°C
19 Jul
28°C18°C
Monday
13 Jul
37°C20°C
20 Jul
25°C16°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
17%
40°C21°C
21 Jul
11%
25°C15°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
57%
35°C21°C
22 Jul
36%
30°C18°C
Thursday
16 Jul
65%
37°C20°C
23 Jul
31°C18°C
Friday
17 Jul
64%
32°C18°C
24 Jul
35°C18°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Corsair International, Vueling, and Air Senegal. Cotonou and Lyon have 201 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 Cotonou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cotonou and Douala, Addis Ababa, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Lagos, Istanbul, Sydney, Abuja, Amsterdam, Buffalo, Mexico City, Berlin, Porto Alegre, Düsseldorf, Brasília, Munich, Tel Aviv, El Paso, Foz do Iguaçu, Caracas, Columbus.
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.
What airports are near Cotonou?
The main airport in Cotonou is Cadjehoun. It is also served by Murtala Muhammed International, Cadjehoun, Lomé–Tokoin International, Ibadan.
What airports are near Lyon?
The main airport in Lyon is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. It is also served by Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Bern, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Dole–Jura, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
Which airlines fly between Cotonou and Lyon?
Currently, you can fly between Cotonou and Lyon with Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Corsair International, Vueling, Air Senegal.
When’s the best time to travel between Cotonou and Lyon?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cotonou 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 Cotonou and Lyon?
Traveling between Cotonou 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 Cotonou?
There are a number of airports in and around Cotonou. The main one is Cadjehoun and other nearby airports include Murtala Muhammed International, Cadjehoun, Lomé–Tokoin International, Ibadan
How many airports are there near Lyon?
There are a number of airports in and around Lyon. The main one is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry and other nearby airports include Geneva, Turin, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Bern, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Dole–Jura, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cotonou and Lyon depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cotonou and Lyon arrive?
What time do flights between Cotonou and Lyon depart?
What time do flights between Cotonou and Lyon arrive?

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