Cheap flights from Manchester to Lyon

Demand on this route rises during European school holidays when families travel to visit friends and relatives across borders. May offers the lowest fares because it sits outside peak holiday periods while weather improves for visitors. Prices tend to increase toward summer when tourism peaks in Lyon, and again around Christmas and New Year when short breaks become popular.

Services connecting through Amsterdam or Paris add extra travel time but give passengers more scheduling options across the week. Easyjet and Ryanair fly directly between cities, while British Airways and Air France provide connections via their hub airports. KLM Cityhopper and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines route through Schiphol, adding a stop that extends journey length considerably. Norwegian and Jet2 serve seasonal routes alongside TUI Airways for holiday travellers. Vueling Airlines also operates from Barcelona, creating another connection point for those with flexible itineraries.

Passengers arrive at St Exupery airport located several kilometres east of Lyon centre, accessible by metro line B and shuttle services. Some flights instead land at Lyon Part-Dieu Railway Station positioned closer to downtown, offering quicker transfers for those heading into the city. Both terminals connect passengers to public transport networks serving different areas depending on where accommodation sits within the urban zone.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, E · 400 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 baggage allowances and additional fees that may apply differently across carriers on this route.
• Confirm whether your booking uses St Exupery or Lyon Part-Dieu since arrival points vary by airline schedule.
• Check visa requirements for France well before departure depending on your nationality and trip duration.
• Book flights outside peak school holidays to secure lower fares during May when prices are typically reduced.
• Review connection times carefully if flying with separate tickets rather than single itineraries through hub airports.