Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Lyon to Athens?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lyon and Athens takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Lyon and Athens?

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The flight distance between Lyon and Athens is 1782 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lyon and Athens?

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Several carriers operate flights between Lyon and Athens. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Aegean, Transavia, Volotea.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Lyon?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lyon and London, Dublin, Manchester, Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Montreal, Birmingham, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, Milan, Bristol, Glasgow, Cork, Amsterdam, Madrid, Toronto, Prague, Tel Aviv, Tallinn, Fes.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Athens?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Athens and London, Thessaloniki, Larnaca, Manchester, Heraklion, Dublin, Santorini, Chania, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Vienna, Mykonos, Brussels, Toronto, Reykjavik, Alexandroupoli, Chios, Birmingham, Bristol, Corfu.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Lyon?

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Lyon is mainly served by Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. But there are other airports nearby, including Lyon–Bron.

Question 7

What airports are near Lyon?

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The main airport in Lyon is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry. It is also served by Geneva, Turin, Alpes–Isère, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Bern, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Dole–Jura, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport.

Question 8

What airports are near Athens?

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The main airport in Athens is Athens International. It is also served by Kalamata International, Milos Island National, Araxos.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Lyon?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Lyon, including SNCF, Rhônexpress.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Lyon and Athens?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Lyon and Athens thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Lyon and Athens can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between Lyon and Athens?

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Currently, you can fly between Lyon and Athens with easyJet, Ryanair, Aegean, Lufthansa, Wizz Air.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Lyon and Athens?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lyon and Athens, 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.

Question 14

What flights operate between Lyon and Athens?

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Traveling between Lyon and Athens, 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.

Question 15

How many airports are there near Lyon?

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There are a number of airports in and around Lyon. The main one is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry and other nearby airports include Geneva, Turin, Alpes–Isère, Nîmes–Alès–Camargue–Cévennes, Bern, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Dole–Jura, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Lausanne-la Blecherette Airport

Question 16

How many airports are there near Athens?

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There are a number of airports in and around Athens. The main one is Athens International and other nearby airports include Kalamata International, Milos Island National, Araxos.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Lyon by bus or train?

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Yes, Lyon has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Lyon, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lyon and Athens depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lyon, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lyon and Athens arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between Lyon and Athens depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Lyon, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between Lyon and Athens arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Athens, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£45
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£77
Cheapest round-trip	£98
Average round-trip	£202
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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Aegean	AEE	A3	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	Yes	0 0
Wizz Air	WZZ	W6	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result is required No quarantine is required
Visa requirements	No visa required

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required No quarantine is required
Visa requirements	No visa required

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