Find Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 and lands at 8:20
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 23:00.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

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

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.

Return flights from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon range from 221 € to 326 €, with an average of 265 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 221 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the 265 € route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 264 € return, compared with 277 € 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 25 €–89 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Frankfurt am Main to Lyon flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

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).

Connecting flights from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon most commonly pass through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Lyon. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 241 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 333 €, a difference of 92 €.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Discover Airlines operates flights between Frankfurt am Main and Lyon.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 34m, compared to 9h 07m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

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.

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

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