LYS → IST
Cheap flights from Lyon to Istanbul
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LYS → IST
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Flights to Istanbul from Lyon: what the fares show
Recent searches turned up one-way tickets from Lyon to Istanbul for as little as $70: Pegasus Airlines, departing January 14, 2027, on a non-stop flight. Across the 8 months we track, January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly (from $70) and June 2027 the most expensive (from $136), a difference of $66. Non-stop fares appear in our data from $70, so the cheapest option here is also a direct flight. The quickest non-stop flight in our data takes about 3h 5m. Low fares we found on this route include Pegasus Airlines and Ajet.
Fares are searched across every airport we group under Lyon (GNB, LYS) and Istanbul (IST, SAW): check the departure and arrival airport on the seller's site.
Prices are in US dollars, one-way, economy, per adult, from recent traveler searches, checked . Fares change often; the price you pay is confirmed on the airline's or agency's site.
- Route
- LYS → IST
- Lowest fare found
- $70 one-way
- Cheapest month
- January 2027
- Non-stop fares
- From $70
- Typical stops
- Non-stop
- Fastest itinerary
- 3h 5m
- Airlines in our data
- Ajet, Pegasus Airlines
- Price range in our data
- $70 – $136
- Fares checked
Prices by date
| Date | Lowest fare |
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Lowest fares found recently for each departure day. Live prices may differ.
Lyon to Istanbul fares by departure date
The 30 cheapest departure days in the fares we tracked for the coming weeks, one-way per adult, checked .
| Departure date | Day | From | Airline | Stops | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | $75 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search November 14, 2026 | |
| Sun | $91 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search November 15, 2026 | |
| Thu | $75 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search November 19, 2026 | |
| Sat | $95 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search November 21, 2026 | |
| Sun | $92 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search November 22, 2026 | |
| Tue | $87 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search November 24, 2026 | |
| Thu | $82 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search November 26, 2026 | |
| Sat | $94 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search November 28, 2026 | |
| Wed | $95 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 2, 2026 | |
| Thu | $94 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search December 3, 2026 | |
| Wed | $85 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 9, 2026 | |
| Thu | $76 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search December 10, 2026 | |
| Thu | $71 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search December 31, 2026 | |
| Sat | $93 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search January 2, 2027 | |
| Sun | $88 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search January 3, 2027 | |
| Tue | $92 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 5, 2027 | |
| Cheapest | Wed | $70 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 6, 2027 |
| Thu | $74 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 7, 2027 | |
| Sat | $87 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 9, 2027 | |
| Sun | $75 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 10, 2027 | |
| Cheapest | Mon | $70 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 11, 2027 |
| Cheapest | Tue | $70 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 12, 2027 |
| Wed | $71 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 13, 2027 | |
| Cheapest | Thu | $70 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 14, 2027 |
| Sat | $73 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search January 16, 2027 | |
| Sun | $72 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search January 17, 2027 | |
| Wed | $91 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 20, 2027 | |
| Sat | $73 | Ajet | Non-stop | Search January 23, 2027 | |
| Wed | $92 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | Search January 27, 2027 | |
| Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | Sun | $96 | Wizz Air Malta | 1 stop | Search January 31, 2027 |
Cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Istanbul
Lowest one-way economy fare per adult found for each departure month, checked November 13, 2026. Select a month to search that date.
| Month | Cheapest day | From | Airline | Stops | Duration | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $75 | Ajet | Non-stop | 3h 20m | Search November 14, 2026 | |
| December 2026 | $71 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 3h 5m | Search December 31, 2026 | |
| January 2027 Cheapest | $70 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 3h 5m | Search January 14, 2027 | |
| February 2027 | $73 | Ajet | Non-stop | 3h 20m | Search February 11, 2027 | |
| March 2027 | $88 | Ajet | Non-stop | 3h 20m | Search March 7, 2027 | |
| April 2027 | $102 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 3h 5m | Search April 22, 2027 | |
| May 2027 | $131 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 3h 5m | Search May 26, 2027 | |
| June 2027 | $136 | Pegasus Airlines | Non-stop | 3h 5m | Search June 5, 2027 | |
| July 2027 Long trip: not counted in the lowest fares | $143 | Volotea | 2 stops | 36h 25m | Search July 5, 2027 |
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Lyon to Istanbul flights: FAQ
How much is a flight from Lyon to Istanbul?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is $70 (non-stop, departing January 14, 2027). Fares change with demand and the date you book, so run a search to see today's prices for your dates.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Istanbul?
In our latest data, January 2027 has the lowest fares (from $70) and June 2027 the highest (from $136). The table above lists the lowest fare we found for each month.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul?
Yes. Non-stop fares from Lyon to Istanbul appear in our recent data from $70. Schedules change, so check the live results for your dates.
Which airlines sold the cheapest fares from Lyon to Istanbul?
In our recent fare data the low fares were sold by Ajet and Pegasus Airlines. On a connecting trip the airline named may fly only part of the journey; live results show every carrier.
How long does it take to fly from Lyon to Istanbul?
The quickest itinerary among the fares we tracked takes 3h 5m; each result shows its total travel time.
Does Flicket sell the tickets?
No. Flicket is a flight search site. We compare fares from airlines and travel agencies, and you book directly with the airline or agency you choose, on their website and under their terms.
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