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Cheap flights from Lyon to Athens from £68

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — ATH
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Lyon to Athens

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lyon (LYS) to Athens (ATH). 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 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£98

One-way from

£68

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£124

Good one-way deal

£180 or less
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 3/9-12/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Lyon to Athens
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easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 20/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Lyon to Athens
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Lyon to Athens
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2025.

Wed 3/917:05LYS - ATH
Nonstop2h 45measyJet
Fri 12/910:45ATH - LYS
Nonstop3h 05measyJet
Deal found 22/3£98
Tue 13/506:15LYS - ATH
Nonstop2h 50mVolotea
Thu 15/516:25ATH - LYS
Nonstop3h 00mVolotea
Deal found 21/3£101
Sat 11/1005:50LYS - ATH
Nonstop2h 45mTransavia France
Wed 15/1010:45ATH - LYS
Nonstop3h 00mTransavia France
Deal found 21/3£107
Thu 28/817:00LYS - ATH
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/910:45ATH - LYS
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£113
Mon 27/1020:55LYS - ATH
1 stop5h 45mAir Serbia
Mon 3/1115:50ATH - LYS
1 stop5h 20mAir Serbia
Deal found 21/3£145
Tue 13/513:00LYS - ATH
1 stop9h 00mLufthansa
Thu 15/512:35ATH - LYS
1 stop5h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 21/3£161
Fri 2/513:10LYS - ATH
1 stop19h 55mBrussels Airlines
Thu 22/515:40ATH - LYS
1 stop7h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 21/3£169
Wed 27/818:15LYS - ATH
1 stop17h 30mKLM
Sat 6/906:00ATH - LYS
1 stop11h 15mKLM
Deal found 21/3£182
Tue 22/720:45LYS - ATH
1 stop27h 25mAustrian Airlines
Tue 5/806:30ATH - LYS
1 stop14h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 21/3£187
Wed 18/617:30LYS - ATH
Nonstop2h 40mAegean Airlines
Wed 2/714:40ATH - LYS
Nonstop3h 00mAegean Airlines
Deal found 21/3£196
Thu 27/310:30LYS - ATH
1 stop15h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 30/322:00ATH - LYS
1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3£257

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Lyon to Athens that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lyon to Athens that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 3/9

17:05-20:50

Nonstop2h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 12/9

10:45-12:50

Nonstop3h 05m

£98

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 13/5

06:15-10:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 15/5

16:25-18:25

Nonstop3h 00m

£101

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 28/8

17:00-00:10

1 stop6h 10m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/9

10:45-12:50

Nonstop3h 05m

£113

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 7/6

05:50-09:35

Nonstop2h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 14/6

10:20-12:20

Nonstop3h 00m

£118

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 13/5

13:00-23:00

1 stop9h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 15/5

12:35-16:40

1 stop5h 05m

£161

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 30/5

09:10-03:25

1 stop17h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 6/6

04:30-08:25

1 stop4h 55m

£165

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 2/5

13:10-10:05

1 stop19h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 22/5

15:40-22:20

1 stop7h 40m

£169

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 27/8

18:15-12:45

1 stop17h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 6/9

06:00-16:15

1 stop11h 15m

£182

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 22/7

20:45-01:10

1 stop27h 25m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/8

06:30-20:00

1 stop14h 30m

£187

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 18/6

17:30-21:10

Nonstop2h 40m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 2/7

14:40-16:40

Nonstop3h 00m

£196

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Lyon to Athens

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lyon to Athens

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Lyon to Athens. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lyon to Athens, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Athens (average of £101). Flying from Lyon to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £336). 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 ATH?

Find hourly flight availability from Lyon to Athens. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Lyon to Athens as you normally would.

Rainfall in Athens by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 5.0 - 64.0 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 64.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 5.0 mm.

Temperature in Athens by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Athens. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Athens. Reviews last updated 22 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aegean Airlines, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Lyon to Athens by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
726 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
768 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Transavia France
7.4
Good
339 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you
Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
344 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.1
Very Good
726 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Lyon to Athens flight route?

    Flights from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Athens Eleftherios V. have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lyon to Athens round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lyon to Athens round-trip from £98. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Volotea, from £101, and Transavia France, from £118. easyJet is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lyon to Athens one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £68 on easyJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Transavia France from £73 and Volotea from £76 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lyon to Athens?

    Before booking your flight to Athens from Lyon, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: easyJet (100%), easyJet (100%), Volotea( 57%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lyon to Athens?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Lyon to Athens? While on average our users pay £182, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £79. The most popular route (Lyon-Saint Exupéry - Athens Eleftherios V.), is priced around £136.

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

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lyon to Athens 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 Athens?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lyon to Athens (average of £101). Flying from Lyon to Athens in August is currently the most expensive (average of £336). 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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