Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Lyon from £272

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3 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Shenzhen SZXLyon LYS
£272
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Shenzhen SZXLyon LYS
£273
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Shenzhen SZXLyon LYS
£287
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Shenzhen SZXLyon LYS
£290
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Shenzhen SZXLyon LYS
£292
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Shenzhen SZXLyon LYS
£307
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Shenzhen SZXLyon LYS
£751
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Sun, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 31
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£775
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Shenzhen SZXLyon LYS
£780
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Shenzhen SZXLyon LYS
£836
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Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
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£846
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How much do flights to Lyon cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£272

Cheapest round-trip

£751

Average round-trip

£890

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Air China

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
Shenzhen Bao an 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 Shenzhen to Lyon

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
VuelingVLGVYNo
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes

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 China, easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, Vueling, and Shenzhen Airlines. Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shenzhen and Shanghai, London, Bangkok, Beijing, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Chongqing, Phnom Penh, Kuching, Chengdu, Taipei, Jinan, Seoul, Tokyo, Zhengzhou, Sanya, Ningbo, Xi'an.
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 Shenzhen?
The main airport in Shenzhen is Shenzhen Bao an International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.
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, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Dole–Jura, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
Which airlines fly between Shenzhen and Lyon?
Currently, you can fly between Shenzhen and Lyon with Air China, easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, Vueling, Shenzhen Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Shenzhen and Lyon?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen and Lyon?
Traveling between Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen?
There are a number of airports in and around Shenzhen. The main one is Shenzhen Bao an International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi
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, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Dole–Jura, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shenzhen and Lyon depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shenzhen and Lyon arrive?
What time do flights between Shenzhen and Lyon depart?
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