The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Lyon is November, with fares from €71. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €142+ — a difference of €71 per ticket. Booking on a Tuesday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 1,964 km IST–LYS sector.
Estimated seasonal guide, not live fare data: we do not yet have enough observed fares on this route to show real monthly prices. Use the live fares above for actual pricing.
| Month | From price | vs cheapest | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | €75 | +€4 | Best value |
| February | €80 | +€9 | Best value |
| March | €89 | +€18 | Good value |
| April | €102 | +€31 | Average |
| May | €97 | +€26 | Average |
| June | €115 | +€44 | Average |
| July | €137 | +€66 | Expensive |
| August | €142 | +€71 | Expensive |
| September | €93 | +€22 | Average |
| October | €84 | +€13 | Good value |
| November | €71 | Cheapest | Best value |
| December | €111 | +€40 | Average |
On the Istanbul–Lyon route, Tuesdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Sundays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.
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| Mode | Fastest | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | 38h 30m | £144.76 |
| Flight | 3h 20m | £36.41 |
| Airline | Code | Role | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | TK | Operates | Airbus Industrie A330, Boeing 737-800, Airbus Industrie A320 |
