Flights from Lyon Airport LYS to Istanbul 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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Flights from St-Exupéry to Istanbul Airport are operated by 5 airliners including 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 cost of ticket prices to Istanbul Airport Turkey can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. 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 had a rental car at Istanbul Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Istanbul Airport and avoid excess fees.

Organise and book your choice of transport to St-Exupéry Airport:

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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
Turkish Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	2	2	10:30	18:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Malaysia Airlines	2	1	2	1	2	2	2	10:30	18:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
IndiGo	2	1	2	1	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	0	1	1	1	18:10	18:10	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.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

10:30

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

18:10

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

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Tuesday

10:30

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

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Wednesday

10:30

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

18:10

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

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Thursday

10:30

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

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Friday

10:30

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

18:10

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

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Saturday

10:30

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

18:10

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

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Sunday

10:30

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

18:10

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
Turin to Istanbul	0		2 Hours 53 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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

DIRECT Pegasus Airlines

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 £50.66 ($64 €60.60)

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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 £99.73 ($126 €119.30)

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

The cheapest flight one way from Lyon LYS to Istanbul IST is £39.58 ($50 €47.34)

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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 £72.82 ($92 €87.11)

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