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Cheap flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport

LYS — IST
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Istanbul are usually found in March or November, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Lyon to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lyon (LYS) to Istanbul (IST). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£245
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 8% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Lyon to Istanbul

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Lyon to Istanbul including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lyon to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Lyon to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LYS to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from Lyon to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 59% on flights from Lyon to Istanbul Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Istanbul Airport ranges from 10.0 - 100.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Istanbul Airport when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Istanbul by month

Plan your trip to Istanbul by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Istanbul Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lyon to Istanbul?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), located 12.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Lyon to Istanbul. 1 airline have flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Istanbul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Istanbul should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Istanbul per day.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

    Consider Transavia France (100%), IndiGo (90%) or Thai Airways (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Lyon to Istanbul Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lyon to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lyon to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lyon to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lyon to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Istanbul Airport (average of £159). Flying from Lyon to Istanbul Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Lyon to Istanbul

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Pegasus AirlinesCheapest£131Average£339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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