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Tue, Aug 4
Washington, D.C. DCALyon LYS
£306
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Mon, Aug 3
Washington, D.C. DCALyon LYS
£321
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Mon, Aug 3
Washington, D.C. IADLyon LYS
£359
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Thu, Aug 6
Washington, D.C. IADLyon LYS
£404
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Wed, Aug 5
Washington, D.C. IADLyon LYS
£404
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Mon, Aug 3
Washington, D.C. IADLyon LYS
£407
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 9 – Fri, Aug 14
Washington, D.C. DCALyon LYS
£760
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Sun, Aug 9 – Thu, Aug 13
Washington, D.C. DCALyon LYS
£856
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Sun, Aug 9 – Fri, Aug 14
Washington, D.C. IADLyon LYS
£856
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Sun, Aug 9 – Thu, Aug 13
Washington, D.C. IADLyon LYS
£952
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Sun, Aug 9 – Thu, Aug 13
Washington, D.C. DCALyon LYS
£966
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Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
Washington, D.C. IADLyon LYS
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How much do flights to Lyon cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£306

Cheapest round-trip

£760

Average round-trip

£937

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Lufthansa

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
Washington Dulles 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 Washington, D.C. to Lyon

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LufthansaDLHLHNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo

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
18 Jul
32°C18°C
25 Jul
31°C15°C
Sunday
19 Jul
30°C19°C
26 Jul
36%
27°C18°C
Monday
20 Jul
30°C15°C
27 Jul
36%
26°C15°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
28°C15°C
28 Jul
29°C15°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
29°C14°C
29 Jul
31°C15°C
Thursday
23 Jul
23°C16°C
30 Jul
32°C16°C
Friday
24 Jul
28°C14°C
31 Jul
29°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Lyon. The most popular airlines for this route are Lufthansa, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet, and TAP Portugal. Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
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 Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
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, Dole–Jura, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Chambéry, Le Puy – Loudes, Saint-Étienne–Bouthéon.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Lyon?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Lyon with Lufthansa, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet, TAP Portugal.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Lyon?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Lyon?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster
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