Flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)
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Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 6 airliners who offer flights from St-Exupéry including Pan Europeenne, Thai Airways, RwandAir, Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo. When travelling from St-Exupéry you will cover about 1,221 miles before you reach Istanbul Airport. This journey will take 3 Hours 7 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
The time zone at Istanbul Airport is different from St-Exupéry, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you plan on flying to Istanbul Airport from St-Exupéry Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at St-Exupéry Airport.
If you rented a vehicle at Istanbul Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Istanbul Airport.
Organise and book your choice of transport to St-Exupéry Airport:
- Private Transfers to St-Exupéry Airport
- Buses to St-Exupéry Airport
- Taxis to St-Exupéry Airport
- Train Services to/near St-Exupéry Airport
Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Istanbul Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Istanbul Airport:
- Istanbul Airport rental car companies
- Istanbul Airport private tansfers
- Istanbul Airport bus transfers
- Istanbul Airport taxi transfers
- Istanbul Airport train services information
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Istanbul Airport
Please see below the airlines that fly from St-Exupéry (LYS) to Istanbul Airport (IST) and the amount of daily flights in operation.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Turkish Airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:30 | 18:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Malaysia Airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:30 | 18:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| IndiGo | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:30 | 18:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| RwandAir | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:30 | 10:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Thai Airways | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:10 | 18:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Pan Europeenne | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 13:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Flights from St-Exupéry to Istanbul Airport are very limited. Only Turkish Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 10:30
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
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| Monday | 10:30
13:30
18:10
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| Tuesday | 10:30
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| Wednesday | 10:30
18:10
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| Thursday | 10:30
18:10
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| Friday | 10:30
18:10
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| Saturday | 10:30
18:10
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| Sunday | 10:30
18:10
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Flights to Istanbul Airport are also available from airports close to St-Exupéry. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulhouse basel to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 57 Minutes | |
| Geneva to Istanbul | 0 | 3 Hours 2 Minutes | |
| Turin to Istanbul | 0 | 2 Hours 53 Minutes |
Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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