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Flights from Southampton to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Southampton to Lyon. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Guernsey, about 4h 38m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 40m
SOULYSAMS

Southampton to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey3h 40mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Guernsey

Best ways to fly from Southampton to Lyon

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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SOU Amsterdam (AMS) LYS
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: Air France, KLM
Sun17:30 SOU19:30 AMS2h 15m connection21:45 AMS23:08 LYSKLM Cityhopper + KLM
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 38m
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SOU Guernsey (GCI) LYS
Leg 1: Aurigny Air Services · Leg 2: Aurigny Air Services
One airline, one ticket ~3h 40m
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3
SOU Geneva (GVA) LYS
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~4h 34m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
734 km456 miles
Journey time
3h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hLyon vs Southampton
Currency in Lyon
EUR
Airports
SOU → LYS, GNB

Flights from Southampton to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Southampton to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Guernsey and Geneva. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Southampton to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 734 km.
Where do you change planes between Southampton and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Guernsey (GCI) and Geneva (GVA). easyJet flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Southampton and Lyon?
Southampton: Southampton Airport (SOU). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Southampton and Lyon?
Lyon is 1 hour ahead of Southampton.

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