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Among airlines operating Frankfurt am Main to Lyon flights:

• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Discover Airlines
• Lufthansa
• Air Dolomiti

Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon may depart from several airports in Frankfurt am Main area, including Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN). Flights usually arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Dolomiti: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 238 € return, compared with 268 € via a stopover through Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 30 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon pass through Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

On the Frankfurt am Main to Lyon route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Saturday is the cheapest day at 227 € return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at 291 € – a 65 € difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main to Lyon flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Lyon-Part-Dieu Station, Tour Part-Dieu, and Place Carnot. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 and lands at 9:40
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 23:30.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of 238 €. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon takes 1h 20m, covering 894 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 91 €, which is 64% below the typical average for this route.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 9 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Rentscape
• Alamo
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon range from 205 € to 305 €, with an average of 238 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 205 € counts as a good deal.