Direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul (LYS → IST)

Distance 1,964 km (1,220 mi)
Est. duration 2h 19m
LYS
Lyon
Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport, France
IST
Istanbul
Istanbul Airport, Turkiye
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Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Lyon to Istanbul? The flight distance from LYS to IST is approximately 1,964 km (1,220 miles).
How long is the flight from LYS to IST? The estimated flight time from Lyon to Istanbul is approximately 2h 19m.
What airlines fly from LYS to IST? Airlines operating direct flights from Lyon to Istanbul include: TK, TO.

Cheapest fares Lyon → Istanbul

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Try a nearby airport to Lyon

Flights to Istanbul (IST) from other airports within 350 km of Lyon. Often unlocks cheaper fares or better times.

GNB → IST 45 km from LYS Grenoble → Istanbul France · 10 destinations CMF → IST 63 km from LYS Chambery → Istanbul France · 9 destinations GVA → IST 97 km from LYS Geneva → Istanbul Switzerland · 149 destinations DLE → IST 149 km from LYS Dole → Istanbul France · 5 destinations TRN → IST 208 km from LYS Turin → Istanbul Italy · 61 destinations

Or try a nearby airport to Istanbul

Flights from Lyon (LYS) to other airports within 350 km of Istanbul.

LYS → SAW 62 km from IST Lyon → Istanbul Turkiye · 155 destinations LYS → BOJ 177 km from IST Lyon → Burgas Bulgaria · 54 destinations LYS → VAR 232 km from IST Lyon → Varna Bulgaria · 42 destinations LYS → EDO 240 km from IST Lyon → Edremit Turkiye · 8 destinations LYS → MJT 305 km from IST Lyon → Mytilene Greece · 14 destinations

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