Cheap flights from Leeds to Lyon

Booking well ahead gives better choice on airlines and connections, since only connecting options exist on this corridor. December emerges as the cheapest month according to available data, but October through February also show prices worth comparing. Summer months bring more flights yet higher demand around school holidays, while spring offers moderate activity without peak crowds. Weekday departures tend to stay steadier than weekend slots when business and leisure travellers overlap.

The fare structure varies by carrier on this connecting route. Easyjet and Jet2 operate as low-cost options where checked baggage and seat selection cost extra beyond the base ticket price. Emerald Airlines follows a similar model for shorter segments within your journey. Aer Lingus and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines provide full-service connections with meals and included bags on longer legs, particularly through their respective hubs. Accesrail handles ground transfer between Lyon's airport and its railway station if you choose that arrival option.

Arriving late in the day at St Exupery Airport means public transport schedules may have already thinned, making taxis or pre-booked transfers more reliable for reaching your accommodation. Lyon Part-Dieu Railway Station offers a different experience — directly connected to trains and regional transit, it works well even when flights touch down after evening services wind down. Both arrival points sit within reasonable distance of the city centre, though timing affects which transport option feels practical on the day.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 230 V

Language

French

Emergency number

112, 15, 17

Driving side

right

Calling code

+33

Internet domain

.fr

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Lyon

519 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Paris)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify passport or ID requirements for entering France before booking your connection through a third country.
• Confirm whether low-cost carriers charge separately for checked luggage since this route requires multiple segments.
• Check if your flights book together as one itinerary rather than separate tickets that leave you responsible for missed connections.
• Review baggage allowances on each airline in your journey since rules can differ across carriers.
• Consider which Lyon airport suits your final destination and how late you expect to arrive.