Cheap Flights from Athens to Lyon — $27

The Athens — Lyon route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including Aegean Airlines, Transavia, Sky Express, OpenSkies, and LC Busre SAC. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $27. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.

The only airline operating direct flights from Athens to Lyon is Volotea. Flights operate on Tuesday and Saturday.

Athens International (ATH) is Greece’s main international gateway and typically serves as the country’s full‑service hub, handling most long‑haul and European connections alongside carriers like Aegean, Olympic Air and major international airlines; low‑cost operators also use the airport for many routes. Located about 20 km east of central Athens, transfer times to Syntagma or the port of Piraeus are usually 30–50 minutes by suburban rail or metro (fare ranges roughly €1.20–€10 depending on service), while taxis often take 30–45 minutes and can be pricier. Pros: modern terminals, frequent connections and good ground transport; cons: can be busy during peak season and transfer times vary with traffic.

Lyon–Saint Exupéry (LYS) is the region’s main international airport and typically serves as the hub for full-service carriers and some low-cost operators, making it the principal gateway for long-haul and business travel. The airport sits about 25 km east of Lyon’s city centre; travel times range from roughly 20–35 minutes via the Rhônexpress tram (a premium light-rail link) or 30–50 minutes by car depending on traffic, with fares for the tram usually in the mid-range for regional airport links. Coach and taxi options are also available and can be cheaper or more costly depending on timing. Pros: good connectivity, modern terminals and direct international routes. Cons: it can feel remote compared with inner-city airports and transfer times to downtown are longer and sometimes pricier than budget alternatives.

The minimum one-way ticket price from Athens to Lyon is $40 (November 2026), while the maximum is $147 (October 2026). On average, a ticket costs $74–$138.