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Flight deals from Lyon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lyon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 1,161. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Bucharest.R 580 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 580, select.
Bucharest.R 580 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 580, select.
Bucharest.R 580 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 580, select.
Bucharest.R 580 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 580, select.
Bucharest.R 651 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 651, select.
Bucharest.R 827 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 827, select.
Bucharest.R 1,407 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,407, select.
Bucharest.R 1,622 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,622, select.
Bucharest.R 1,798 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,798, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni

Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni: Alternative routes

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

Bucharest Otopeni

15km from central Bucharest
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Lyon to Bucharest: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 581
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni is R 1,161. 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.
2 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni.
Wizz Air Malta flies direct from Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni.
As of April 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni.
The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Bucharest Otopeni is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lyon Airport to Bucharest Otopeni Airport on Wednesday, 6 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 40 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 Bucharest Otopeni 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 Bucharest is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bucharest Otopeni.

Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Bucharest is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Lyon.

  • Flights from LYS to OTP start from 09:20 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The last departure is at 19:30 with Wizz Air Malta. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flights.

  • Your LYS to OTP flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Wizz Air Malta has direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Bucharest — and maybe even more of Romania if you have time.

  • Wizz Air Malta is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LYS and OTP:

    • Vienna International Airport

    • Vaclav Havel Airport Prague

    • Frankfurt Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • At the moment, R 581 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,161. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from LYS to OTP, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from LYS to OTP is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.

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

  • Of the departures from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% land on time at their destination.

  • Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

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

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to LYS? If you've booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • If you're arriving on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near OTP:

  • Grab a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport rental car and discover Bucharest and beyond with your own wheels. Klass Wagen, Pricecarz and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.

  • Booking your vehicle from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to central Bucharest

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to central Bucharest has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bucharest in April.

  • The warmest month in Bucharest is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap tickets from LYS to OTP in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -9ºC (16ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of Romania

  • You've seen Bucharest, now it's time to discover other parts of Romania. Journey around 322 kilometres north to Iasi to check off its must-visit sights. From Palace of Culture to Saint Nicholas Church and Golia Monastery, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in Romania, consider Cluj-Napoca, roughly 322 kilometres north-west of Bucharest. St. Michael's Church, Hoia Baciu Forest and Banffy Palace are key reasons to visit.

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