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Flight deals from Dubai to Lyon Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $694. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Lyon

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

Direct flights from Dubai to Lyon

Dubai to Lyon: Alternative routes

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

Dubai to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$694
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time7 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Lyon is $694. 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.
7 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Lyon.
Qantas and Emirates fly direct from Dubai to Lyon.
As of March 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Dubai to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Lyon is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Lyon Airport on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 5 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.

Flying from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) taking off from here.

  • Book a direct Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon.

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services each week. Travel from DXB to LYS on Emirates's 8:35am flight.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Dubai to LYS.

  • Popular months like January or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) can be booked from this terminal.

  • When departing from DXB, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with Emirates.

  • The majority of travellers prefer to fly with Emirates from DXB to LYS.

  • Emirates takes the lead in punctuality. An exceptional 80.33% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.

  • We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Dubai to LYS with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DXB and LYS include:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

    • Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)

  • Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai, DXB can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Dubai International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai International Airport, data shows 71% of flights complete their journey on time.

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

  • Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). It's a key transfer point for flights from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) departing Al Maktoum International Airport.

  • DWC is about 48 kilometres from central Dubai. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to LYS flight:

  • Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.

About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

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

  • From Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, central Lyon is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is $336. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $694. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Dubai to LYS.

  • The best month for finding cheap Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Dubai to LYS.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.

The best time to fly from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

  • It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). June is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in January.

  • The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your Dubai to LYS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 8ºC.

More about Lyon

  • Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dubai to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:

  • Fête Des Lumières and Lyon Old Town are just two of the major attractions to put on your Lyon travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.

Explore more of France

  • Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Lyon. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.

  • Nice is another sought-after destination in France and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. No journey is complete without seeing Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.