Flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

Q: How long does the flight from Lyon to Istanbul to take?

The flight from Lyon to Istanbul takes3 Hours 7 Minutes.

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Returns from £149.24

One-way from £62.38

Flying to Istanbul Airport is very easy as there are 6 airliners who offer flights from St-Exupéry including Transavia, 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:

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:

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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
Turkish Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	10:30	23:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	10:30	23:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	10:30	19:05	VIEW FLIGHTS
Thai Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	19:05	23:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
RwandAir	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	10:30	14:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Transavia	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	10:25	18:10	VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Turkish Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers TK1808 and TK1810 with times between 10:30 and 23:25.

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.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

10:30

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4338

14:50

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK1808
RwandAir	WB1317
IndiGo	6E4165

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4340
Thai Airways	TG9105
IndiGo	6E4166

23:25

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK1810

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Tuesday

10:30

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4338
Turkish Airlines	TK1808
RwandAir	WB1317
IndiGo	6E4165

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK1810
IndiGo	6E4166

23:25

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4340
Thai Airways	TG9105

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Wednesday

10:30

Airline	Flight No
IndiGo	6E4165

14:50

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4338
Turkish Airlines	TK1808
RwandAir	WB1317

19:05

Airline	Flight No
IndiGo	6E4166

23:25

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4340
Thai Airways	TG9105
Turkish Airlines	TK1810

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Thursday

14:50

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4338
Turkish Airlines	TK1808
RwandAir	WB1317
IndiGo	6E4165

18:10

Airline	Flight No
Transavia	TO3424

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4340
Thai Airways	TG9105
IndiGo	6E4166

23:25

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK1810

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Friday

10:30

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4338
Turkish Airlines	TK1808
RwandAir	WB1317
IndiGo	6E4165

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4340
Thai Airways	TG9105
IndiGo	6E4166

23:25

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK1810

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Saturday

10:30

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4338
RwandAir	WB1317
IndiGo	6E4165

14:50

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK1808

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK1810

23:25

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4340
Thai Airways	TG9105
IndiGo	6E4166

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Sunday

10:25

Airline	Flight No
Transavia	TO3424

10:30

Airline	Flight No
Turkish Airlines	TK1808

14:50

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4338
RwandAir	WB1317
IndiGo	6E4165

19:05

Airline	Flight No
Malaysia Airlines	MH4340
Thai Airways	TG9105
Turkish Airlines	TK1810
IndiGo	6E4166

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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

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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Flight Price FAQ - Lyon (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)

DIRECT transavia

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Lyon LYS to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Lyon LYS to Istanbul IST is £62.38 ($79 €72.51)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Lyon LYS to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest direct return flight from Lyon LYS to Istanbul IST is £149.24 ($189 €173.48)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Lyon LYS to Istanbul IST?

The cheapest return flight from Lyon LYS to Istanbul IST is £143.71 ($182 €167.06)

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Flight Info FAQ - Lyon (LYS) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Lyon to Istanbul?

The following airlines fly from Lyon (LYS) to Istanbul (IST): IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, RwandAir, Thai Airways, Transavia, Turkish Airlines.

How far is the flight from Lyon to Istanbul?

The flight from Lyon to Istanbul is 1,964KM or 1,221 miles.

How long does the flight from Lyon to Istanbul to take?

The flight from Lyon to Istanbul takes 3 Hours 7 Minutes.

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