Cheap flights from Lyon to London

Christmas, New Year and the summer holiday period are the stretches most likely to lift fares on this route, especially for weekend departures. School holidays in France and the United Kingdom can do the same, so if your dates are flexible, move away from those peaks. Midweek flights are often cheaper than Friday or Sunday departures, and December is the cheapest month in the data. Book early for peak dates, but for quieter weeks you can still find value by comparing days on the price calendar and avoiding last-minute weekend travel.

Malta Air and Easyjet are among the low-cost names on this route, alongside EasyJet Europe, Wizz Air UK, Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and Jet2, while British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines are the full-service carriers. Some itineraries are nonstop and others connect through another airport, so check the stop count and total travel time before you choose. Low-cost fares usually keep the base price low by charging separately for bags, seats and changes; full-service fares bundle more, but the exact inclusions still depend on the fare type you select. Compare the final price after adding the extras you need, not just the headline fare.

Before you land, decide how you will reach central London from the airport named on your ticket, because the five arrival airports are not equally convenient. London City is closest to the centre, Heathrow and Gatwick have fast rail connections, and Luton and Stansted need longer train or coach journeys. Check terminal, arrival time and last transport options, especially for late flights, and allow extra time if you must cross London to your accommodation. Keep your passport and any required documents ready for arrival; the details depend on your nationality and reason for travel.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of London

8.8 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your departure is listed as Lyon St Exupery or Lyon Part-Dieu Railway Station before you pay.
• Check which London airport your ticket uses and how you will continue into central London.
• Check the baggage allowance and fees for your fare, especially on low-cost tickets.
• Check whether your itinerary is nonstop or has a connection, and whether the tickets are on one booking.
• Check passport and entry requirements for the United Kingdom for your nationality and trip length.
• Compare dated fares on the price calendar for December and midweek days before you choose a flight.