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Flight deals from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,595. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lyon.R 889 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Santorini (Thira) on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 889, select.
Lyon.R 889 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Santorini (Thira) on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 889, select.
Lyon.R 1,024 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Santorini (Thira) on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,024, select.
Lyon.R 1,044 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Santorini (Thira) on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,044, select.
Lyon.R 1,179 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Santorini (Thira) on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,179, select.
Lyon.R 1,508 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,508, select.
Lyon.R 1,628 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,628, select.
Lyon.R 1,944 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Santorini (Thira) on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,944, select.
Lyon.R 1,972 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 May.One-way flight with Transavia France.Outbound direct flight with Transavia France departs from Santorini (Thira) on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,972, select.
Lyon.R 4,645 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Santorini (Thira) on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,645, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santorini (Thira) to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from R 1,628
May
from R 1,508
Jun
from R 889
Jul
from R 1,044
Aug
from R 1,024
Sep
from R 1,179
Oct
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Jan
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Direct flights from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon

Santorini (Thira) to Lyon: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Lyon.

Lyon

20km from central Lyon
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St Etienne

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Grenoble

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Chambery

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Santorini (Thira) to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 889
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineTransavia France
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon is R 2,839. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon.
Transavia France flies direct from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon.
As of April 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Santorini (Thira) to Lyon is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santorini (Thira) Airport to Lyon Airport on Thursday, 18 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lyon but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lyon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Transavia France offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Flying from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Santorini International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.

  • Lyon is one hour behind Santorini (Thira) and observes the UTC+1 timezone.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your JTR to LYS flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Transavia France offers direct flights from Santorini International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if you have time.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Transavia France.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Santorini International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between JTR and LYS include:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is R 889. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,839. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Score cheap tickets from JTR to LYS by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • July is the cheapest month for flights from Santorini International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from JTR to LYS is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Santorini International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)

  • Santorini International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 92.74% of flights that take off from JTR reach their destination without delay.

  • Central Santorini (Thira) to Santorini International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near JTR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

  • Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.

  • It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Santorini International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is January, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • When reserving your flight from Santorini International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from JTR to LYS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of France

  • Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

  • Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.

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