Cheap Flights from Cardiff (CWL) to Lyon (LYS)

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Flight deals from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £118. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Lyon.£112 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £112, select.

Lyon.£118 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Lyon on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.

Lyon.£118 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Lyon on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £118, select.

Lyon.£171 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.

Lyon.£172 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cardiff on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £172, select.

Lyon.£180 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cardiff on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £180, select.

Lyon.£201 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Volotea.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Volotea, departs from Lyon on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £201, select.

Lyon.£203 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £203, select.

Lyon.£207 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cardiff on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £207, select.

Lyon.£210 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cardiff on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £210, select.

Lyon.£239 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cardiff on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £239, select.

Lyon.£252 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £252, select.

Lyon.£256 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £256, select.

Lyon.£261 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £261, select.

Lyon.£291 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £291, select.

Lyon.£303 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Cardiff on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Lyon on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Cardiff.Price includes taxes and charges.From £303, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Lyon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cardiff to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Cardiff to Lyon: Alternative routes

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Cardiff to Lyon: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£112
Cheapest month to fly	June

Finding cheap flights from Cardiff to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Cardiff to Lyon?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cardiff to Lyon is £112. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Cardiff to Lyon?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cardiff to Lyon. But we found flights with one or more stops from £112.

How many flights are there a week from Cardiff to Lyon?

As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Cardiff to Lyon.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cardiff to Lyon?

The cheapest month to fly from Cardiff to Lyon is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Airport on Monday, 15 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cardiff Airport and Lyon Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Lyon?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lyon but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Lyon?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lyon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cardiff Airport to Lyon with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know

The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Cardiff.
Your CWL to LYS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CWL and LYS:
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Alicante-Elche Airport
- Malaga Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

At the moment, £52 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £112. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CWL to LYS if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CWL to LYS is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)

Of the flights that depart from Cardiff Airport, 66.16% touch down on time at their destination.
Cardiff Airport is about 17 miles from central Cardiff. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cardiff Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 miles away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

The quietest month for a flight from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is January, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Cardiff Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CWL to LYS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of France

Lyon has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 240 miles north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another sought-after destination in France and is around 170 miles south of Lyon. No journey is complete without seeing Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.