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Cheap Flights from Lyon to London Heathrow

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lyon to London Heathrow? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.R 1,217 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Sep.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Lyon on Sat, 20 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,217, select.
London.R 1,217 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Lyon on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,217, select.
London.R 1,217 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Lyon on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,217, select.
London.R 1,217 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Lyon on Fri, 3 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,217, select.
London.R 1,300 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Lyon on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,300, select.
London.R 1,303 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Lyon on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,303, select.
London.R 1,363 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Feb.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Lyon on Wed, 18 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,363, select.
London.R 1,366 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Lyon on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,366, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to London Heathrow

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lyon to London Heathrow flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from R 1,409
Jul
from R 1,303
Aug
from R 1,217
Sep
from R 1,217
Oct
from R 1,217
Nov
from R 1,217
Dec
from R 1,379
Jan
from R 1,300
Feb
from R 1,363
Mar
from R 1,366
Apr
from R 1,501
May
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Direct flights from Lyon to London Heathrow

Lyon to London Heathrow: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lyon to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than London Heathrow.

Lyon to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,217
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 47 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week75

Finding cheap flights from Lyon to London Heathrow: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lyon to London Heathrow is R 2,478. 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.
1 hour and 47 minutes is the average flight time from Lyon to London Heathrow.
British Airways, Qatar Airways and American Airlines fly direct from Lyon to London Heathrow.
As of June 2025, there are 75 flights per week flying from Lyon to London Heathrow.
The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to London Heathrow is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lyon Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Thursday, 25 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 47 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 London Heathrow 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.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Heathrow.

Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London one hour behind Lyon.

  • Flights from LYS to LHR start at 09:25 — the first with British Airways. The last service of the day is at 21:55 with British Airways. In total, there are 47 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your LYS to LHR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • British Airways is your gateway to discovering London (and maybe even some other great parts of United Kingdom!). Check out the direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this airline.

  • British Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for LYS to LHR flights is British Airways.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LYS and LHR include:

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Brussels Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • Currently, R 1,217 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,478. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LYS to LHR.

  • Organise your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from LYS to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • 69.6% of flights that take off from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London

  • From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.

When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to London in February.

  • When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LYS to LHR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • If you're interested in discovering another side of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.

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