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Cheap flights from Lyon to Athens from £60

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — ATH
20 Apr — 27 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£91

One-way from

£60

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£195

Good round-trip deal

£78 or less

Good one-way deal

£187 or less
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 21/8-5/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 50m total
  • Lyon to Athens
Volotea
  • Volotea
  • 15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 50m total
  • Lyon to Athens
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Athens Eleftherios V..
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Athens Eleftherios V..

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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 15 April 2025.

Thu 21/806:15LYS - ATH
Nonstop2h 45measyJet
Fri 5/910:45ATH - LYS
Nonstop3h 05measyJet
Deal found 14/4£91
Sat 10/505:50LYS - ATH
Nonstop2h 45mTransavia France
Wed 14/510:45ATH - LYS
Nonstop3h 00mTransavia France
Deal found 14/4£92
Tue 3/606:15LYS - ATH
Nonstop2h 50mVolotea
Tue 17/610:35ATH - LYS
Nonstop3h 00mVolotea
Deal found 14/4£106
Sun 5/1007:15LYS - ATH
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1018:20ATH - LYS
1 stop9h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£106
Fri 10/1009:10LYS - ATH
1 stop4h 45mAir Serbia
Sun 9/1104:30ATH - LYS
1 stop16h 40mAir Serbia
Deal found 14/4£149
Thu 12/607:05LYS - ATH
1 stop6h 45mBrussels Airlines
Thu 19/615:40ATH - LYS
1 stop7h 40mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 14/4£158
Sat 10/513:00LYS - ATH
1 stop9h 00mLufthansa
Tue 20/506:00ATH - LYS
1 stop7h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 14/4£160
Tue 17/612:55LYS - ATH
1 stop9h 45mAustrian Airlines
Wed 25/606:30ATH - LYS
1 stop6h 40mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 15/4£165
Thu 15/514:05LYS - ATH
1 stop10h 15mKLM
Thu 19/606:00ATH - LYS
1 stop6h 15mKLM
Deal found 14/4£182
Tue 24/606:15LYS - ATH
Nonstop2h 50mAegean Airlines
Fri 4/714:40ATH - LYS
Nonstop3h 00mAegean Airlines
Deal found 14/4£212

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lyon to Athens that are best for you.

Fly from

Lyon

Fly to

Athens

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 21/8

06:15-10:00

Nonstop2h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/9

10:45-12:50

Nonstop3h 05m

£91

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/5

05:50-09:35

Nonstop2h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 14/5

10:45-12:45

Nonstop3h 00m

£92

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 3/6

06:15-10:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 17/6

10:35-12:35

Nonstop3h 00m

£106

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 5/10

07:15-11:00

Nonstop2h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 11/10

18:20-02:30

1 stop9h 10m

£106

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 10/10

09:10-14:55

1 stop4h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 9/11

04:30-20:10

1 stop16h 40m

£149

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 12/6

07:05-14:50

1 stop6h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/6

15:40-22:20

1 stop7h 40m

£158

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 10/5

13:00-23:00

1 stop9h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 20/5

06:00-12:20

1 stop7h 20m

£160

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 17/6

12:55-23:40

1 stop9h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 25/6

06:30-12:10

1 stop6h 40m

£165

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 15/5

14:05-01:20

1 stop10h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 19/6

06:00-11:15

1 stop6h 15m

£182

LyonAthens

LYS - ATH

LYSATH

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 24/6

06:15-10:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 4/7

14:40-16:40

Nonstop3h 00m

£212

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 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lyon to Athens, you should look to book at least 83 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 15 April 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 15 April 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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

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?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lyon to Athens round-trip from £91. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Transavia France, from £92, and Volotea, from £106. easyJet is priced at 42% 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 £60 on Volotea. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include easyJet from £63 and Transavia France from £75 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 (92%), easyJet (90%), Volotea( 75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lyon to Athens?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Lyon to Athens? While on average our users pay £137, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £70. The most popular route (Lyon-Saint Exupéry - Athens Eleftherios V.), is priced around £274.

  • 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.

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

    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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