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Flying from Lyon to Greece

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Cheapest flight ticket found	$72
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	2 hrs, 52 mins
Places to go	39
Most popular airline	easyJet
Average flights per week	64

Cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Greece

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Flight deals from Lyon to Greece

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lyon Airport to Greece? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $135. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Athens.$72 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 28 Sep.Return flight with Volotea.Outbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Lyon on Tue, 21 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Athens International on Tue, 28 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $72, select.

Heraklion.$90 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Thu, 6 May.Return flight with Volotea.Outbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Lyon on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Volotea departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $90, select.

Corfu.$117 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May, returning Wed, 19 May.Return flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Lyon on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Corfu.Inbound direct flight with easyJet departs from Corfu on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $117, select.

Chania.$142 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 10 Oct.Return flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Lyon on Sun, 3 Oct, arriving in Crete Chania.Inbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Crete Chania on Sun, 10 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Santorini (Thira).$183 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with Volotea and Transavia France.Outbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Santorini (Thira).Inbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.

Zante (Zakynthos).$225 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul, returning Sun, 4 Jul.Return flight with Transavia France and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Lyon on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Zante (Zakynthos).Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Zante (Zakynthos) on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $225, select.

Mykonos.$234 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Jul, returning Thu, 15 Jul.Return flight with Volotea and Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Wed, 7 Jul, arriving in Mykonos.Inbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Mykonos on Thu, 15 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $234, select.

Thessaloniki.$236 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with easyJet and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Thessaloniki.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Thessaloniki on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.

Rhodes.$239 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 11 Sep.Return flight with Volotea and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Sat, 28 Aug, arriving in Rhodes.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Rhodes on Sat, 11 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Paros.$249 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Paros.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Paros on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $249, select.

Argostoli.$259 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jun, returning Thu, 8 Jul.Return flight with easyJet and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Mon, 28 Jun, arriving in Argostoli Kefalonia.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Argostoli Kefalonia on Thu, 8 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.

Kos.$262 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Mon, 1 Feb.Return flight with easyJet and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Kos.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Kos on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.

Chios.$285 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 May, returning Sat, 29 May.Return flight with Transavia France and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Transavia France, departs from Lyon on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Chios.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Chios on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $285, select.

Milos.$304 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 May, returning Mon, 17 May.Return flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Lyon on Fri, 14 May, arriving in Milos.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Milos on Mon, 17 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.

Mytilene.$304 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with Volotea and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Mytilene.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Mytilene on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $304, select.

Samos.$334 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Mon, 11 Jan.Return flight with easyJet and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Samos.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Samos on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

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Flights from Lyon Airport to Greece FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to Greece from Lyon?

The cheapest flight from Lyon to Greece costs $72.

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When is it the cheapest time to fly from Lyon to Greece?

The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Greece is September. See if any of these flights in September suit you.

What is the cheapest Lyon to Greece flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Lyon to Greece is Lyon to Athens International. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $72.

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How long is the flight from Lyon to Greece?

The average flight time from Lyon to Greece is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Greece from Lyon?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to Greece from Lyon is Volotea.

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Cheapest flights to Greece from Lyon

How to find cheap flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Greece

$72 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Greece.
That fare will take you from LYS into Athens International in Athens.
$35 is the lowest price available for a one-way trip.
Want to let the lowest fares decide your next stop? Select 'Greece' in the 'To' field to discover the best deals by city.
Greece has roughly 20 international airports, so you have plenty of arrival options.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' to broaden your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your origin and destination cities.
Plan to book around four months ahead of your departure date to find a cheaper ticket. You might want to book even earlier if you're travelling during a busy period.
Be the first to know when fares change. Download the Skyscanner app, create a Price Alert, and we'll let you know when prices rise or drop.

Best time to fly from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Greece

Hop on a flight from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Greece in September and you'll be travelling at one of the cheapest times of the year. Prices start at $72.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to travel in general, with fares dipping during midweek when it's quieter.
July, August and September are the most popular months to travel to Greece. July tops the list — though fares are usually also higher at this time.
February, March and November are the least popular months to fly. The quietest month is March. Planes aren't as full, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill flights.

Flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Greece: what to expect

From Lyon Airport (LYS), you can fly nonstop to around five airports in Greece.
Roughly 20 direct flights link Lyon Airport (LYS) with destinations across Greece every week.
The main airlines operating direct from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Greece include:
The most popular routes from Lyon Airport to Greece include Athens, Heraklion and Corfu.
Corfu is the quickest destination to fly to at around 2 hours 15 minutes, while Rhodes has the longest flight time at roughly 3 hours 15 minutes.
The average journey on this route takes around 2 hours 50 minutes.

Popular places to visit in Greece

Now that your Lyon to Greece flights are locked in, the rest of your trip can start to fall into place.

Athens

Located in Attica, this city is a popular destination for flights departing Lyon Airport and heading to Greece. Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon and Erechtheion are popular with first-time visitors.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is Athens's main airport.
When it's time to choose your base, explore the lineup of hotels in Athens.

Heraklion

Work your way through this Crete city's biggest highlights including Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion and Rocca a Mare | Koules.
Heraklion International Airport (HER) is the city's main airport.
Check out hotels in Heraklion and find a stay that puts the city within easy reach.

Thessaloniki

Drop by top sights like Holy Cathedral Church of Hagia Sophia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue while you're in this part of Central Macedonia.
Thessaloniki International Makedonia Airport (SKG) is the city's main airport, with routes connecting it to major destinations throughout the region and beyond.
From brief visits to extended stays, hotels in Thessaloniki cater to all types of budgets and styles.

Visiting Greece for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, length of stay and travel plans, so double-check before you travel. Airlines and official embassy sites will have the most recent advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
The local currency is euro (EUR). You can manage payments with credit and debit cards almost everywhere.
Greece has a population of about 10 million. The capital city is Athens.
You won't have to adjust your watch while travelling around this destination, with one standard time zone of UTC+2 inches place.
July is one of the warmest months in Greece, with average high temperatures of up to 30ºC (86ºF).
Conditions are often coolest around January, when average lows drop to 5ºC (41ºF). Check the weather conditions before you travel.
September tends to be the wettest month, while August is the driest.
Some of the most popular events on the local calendar include the Athens Epidaurus Festival, thessaloniki International Film Festival and Patras Carnival. Line up your getaway around moments like these to experience something beyond the ordinary.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

With your cheap flight from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Greece booked, it's time to plan what comes next. Discover the best prices and places to suit every budget across hotels in Greece. You can also browse the car rental options in Greece and compare deals from trusted suppliers in seconds.

Greece hotels and car hire

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