Cheap flights from Guangzhou to Lyon from £331

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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Guangzhou CANLyon LYS
£331
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Tue, Jun 16
Guangzhou CANLyon LYS
£364
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3 stops
Mon, Jun 15
Guangzhou CANLyon LYS
£382
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 18
Guangzhou CANLyon LYS
£389
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Guangzhou CANLyon LYS
£391
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2 stops
Sat, Jun 13
Guangzhou CANLyon LYS
£428
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 19 – Thu, Jun 25
Guangzhou CANLyon LYS
£778
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Tue, Jun 16 – Mon, Jun 22
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£797
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16 – Sat, Jun 20
Guangzhou CANLyon LYS
£839
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 18 – Mon, Jun 22
Guangzhou CANLyon LYS
£855
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3 stops
Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
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£883
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Mon, Jun 15 – Fri, Jun 19
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How much do flights to Lyon cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£331

Cheapest round-trip

£778

Average round-trip

£1,006

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

€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)

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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
Guangzhou Baiyun 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 Guangzhou to Lyon

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
easyJetEZYU2Yes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
VuelingVLGVYNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
23 May
28°C14°C
30 May
30°C14°C
Sunday
24 May
29°C15°C
31 May
30°C16°C
Monday
25 May
88%
31°C17°C
1 Jun
86%
29°C17°C
Tuesday
26 May
30°C18°C
2 Jun
86%
14°C12°C
Wednesday
27 May
30°C18°C
3 Jun
77%
24°C10°C
Thursday
28 May
27°C15°C
4 Jun
22°C13°C
Friday
29 May
28°C13°C
5 Jun
24°C11°C
The most popular airlines for this route are easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Vueling, and Turkish Airlines. Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guangzhou and Shanghai, Bangkok, London, Beijing, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Hangzhou, Edinburgh, Phuket City, Singapore, Chengdu, Jinan, Nanjing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Wenzhou, Qingdao, Phnom Penh, New Delhi.
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 Guangzhou?
The main airport in Guangzhou is Guangzhou Baiyun International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi, Changzhoudao Airport.
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 Guangzhou and Lyon?
Currently, you can fly between Guangzhou and Lyon with easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Vueling, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Guangzhou and Lyon?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou and Lyon?
Traveling between Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?
There are a number of airports in and around Guangzhou. The main one is Guangzhou Baiyun International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi, Changzhoudao Airport
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, Bern, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Dole–Jura, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon, Alpes–Isère.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Lyon depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Guangzhou and Lyon arrive?
What time do flights between Guangzhou and Lyon depart?
What time do flights between Guangzhou and Lyon arrive?

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