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Flight deals from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $194. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Lyon.$105 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $105, select.
Lyon.$115 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $115, select.
Lyon.$118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Lyon.$122 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $122, select.
Lyon.$134 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $134, select.
Lyon.$134 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Tue, 6 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $134, select.
Lyon.$144 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.
Lyon.$144 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.
Lyon.$150 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $150, select.
Lyon.$150 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $150, select.
Lyon.$155 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.
Lyon.$155 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 24 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.
Lyon.$162 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.
Lyon.$167 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.
Lyon.$169 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $169, select.
Lyon.$171 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Lyon.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Lyon on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in December.
Jun
from $186
Jul
from $194
Aug
from $162
Sep
from $155
Oct
from $118
Nov
from $115
Dec
from $105
Jan
from $155
Feb
from $251
Mar
from $187
Apr
from $122
May
from $169

Direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon

Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bucharest Otopeni 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

49km from central Lyon
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Grenoble

59km from central Lyon
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Chambery

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Bucharest to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$105
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time2 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Average flights per week4

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon is $105. 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 55 minutes is the average flight time from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon.
Wizz Air Malta flies direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon.
As of June 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Lyon is usually December.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport on Sunday, 13 December 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 55 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, Wizz Air Malta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.

  • Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, making Lyon one hour behind Bucharest.

  • Flights from OTP to LYS start at 06:15 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The latest departure is at 20:35 with Wizz Air Malta. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your OTP to LYS flight.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • Wizz Air Malta has direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if you have time.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Wizz Air Malta.

  • If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OTP and LYS:

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Vienna Airport

    • Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Lyon Airport (LYS)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport flight is $52. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $105. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from OTP to LYS, reserve your journey one month before your departure.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from OTP to LYS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport.

Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

  • When it comes to Bucharest Otopeni Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Bucharest Otopeni Airport from central Bucharest, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near OTP. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)

Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

  • From Lyon Airport, Lyon is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Lyon Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OTP to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.

Explore more of France

  • You've done Lyon, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to tick off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Marseille is another must-experience destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No trip is complete without seeing Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.

Plan the rest of your trip from Bucharest to Lyon

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