Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Lyon?

Flights from Chennai to Lyon usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Lyon?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Lyon.

Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Lyon pass through?

Connecting flights from Chennai to Lyon most commonly pass through: • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 88% of one-stop connections • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Lyon?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Chennai to Lyon. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 57,889 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 132,994, a difference of ₹ 75,105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Chennai to Lyon?

A direct flight from Chennai to Lyon takes 00m, covering 12,582 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Lyon?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Chennai to Lyon looking right now?

One-way fares from Chennai to Lyon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 43,559, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Lyon?

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 39m, compared to 15h 35m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

What is the time difference between Chennai and Lyon?

Lyon is 4 hours behind Chennai (Central European Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 4,256 for economy cars. Top options include: • Rentscape • Europcar • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Ok Mobility

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Lyon?

Return flights from Chennai to Lyon typically range from ₹ 57,908 to ₹ 102,296. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 72,173 on Emirates.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chennai to Lyon?

Emirates (₹ 72,173) and Lufthansa (₹ 81,253) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Chennai to Lyon according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Lyon?

Dubai Intl (DXB) is the most popular stopover for the Chennai to Lyon route. 88% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via DXB.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Chennai to Lyon?

Flights via Dubai Intl (DXB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 78,835. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chennai to Lyon, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Dubai Intl (DXB) had the shortest average connection time for Chennai to Lyon stopovers at 8h 22m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 78,835 (return)

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Shortest trip • 15h 35m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Lyon

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 6 Feb

09:50 - 12:50MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

31h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:40 - 20:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 72,173Emirates

3+ days ago

Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 10 Mar

09:50 - 12:50MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

31h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:40 - 08:15LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

13h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 77,564Emirates

3+ days ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 6 Feb

01:45 - 14:10MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

08:50 - 08:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

19h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 81,253Lufthansa

3+ days ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 6 Feb

01:45 - 17:55MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

20h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

08:50 - 08:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

19h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 83,334Lufthansa

3+ days ago

Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 10 Mar

09:50 - 12:50MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

31h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

09:10 - 02:30LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

36h 50m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Doha Hamad Intl

₹ 87,780Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 6 Feb

01:45 - 18:25MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

21h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

10:40 - 00:05LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

32h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

₹ 93,172Lufthansa

3+ days ago

Wed, 23 Dec - Wed, 10 Mar

20:00 - 08:35MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 05m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

06:30 - 08:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

21h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 94,685Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 6 Feb

18:00 - 12:15MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

22h 45m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

08:50 - 08:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

19h 20m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 95,915Lufthansa

3+ days ago

Tue, 1 Dec - Sat, 6 Feb

18:00 - 12:15MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

22h 45m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

06:30 - 00:05LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

13h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

₹ 117,292Lufthansa

3+ days ago

Tue, 22 Dec - Wed, 10 Mar

02:00 - 08:50MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

35h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl London Heathrow

16:45 - 10:20LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

37h 05m3 stops London Heathrow Hong Kong Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

₹ 792,480Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Chennai to Lyon

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

21:30 - 18:30MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 30m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

12:55 - 20:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

26h 45m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kuwait City Dubai Intl

₹ 65,173Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

21:30 - 18:30MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 30m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

12:55 - 19:50LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

26h 25m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

₹ 66,308Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

23:45 - 18:30MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 15m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

12:55 - 20:40LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

27h 15m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Doha Hamad Intl Manama Bahrain Intl

₹ 67,443Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

03:55 - 12:50MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

13h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:40 - 20:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 68,484Emirates

3+ days ago

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

03:55 - 12:50MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

13h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:40 - 02:20LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

31h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 68,578Emirates

3+ days ago

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

03:55 - 12:50MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

13h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:40 - 20:10LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

₹ 68,673Emirates

1 day ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

23:45 - 18:30MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 15m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

06:00 - 10:35LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

24h 05m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 68,767Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

03:55 - 21:50MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

22h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl London Heathrow

06:00 - 09:15LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

22h 45m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 68,862Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

23:45 - 18:30MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

23h 15m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

06:00 - 10:35LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

24h 05m2 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 69,524Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov

21:30 - 18:30MAA Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

25h 30m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Athens Eleftherios V.

06:00 - 13:45LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai

27h 15m3 stops Athens Eleftherios V. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

₹ 69,902Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

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How much is a return flight from Chennai to Lyon? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to Lyon departing in December.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chennai to Lyon?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Chennai to Lyon.
How long is a flight from Chennai to Lyon?
A direct flight from Chennai to Lyon takes 00m, covering 12,582 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chennai to Lyon?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How are flight prices from Chennai to Lyon looking right now?
One-way fares from Chennai to Lyon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 43,559, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 4,256 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Rentscape
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Ok Mobility
Which airports can I use when flying from Chennai to Lyon?
Flights from Chennai to Lyon usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chennai to Lyon pass through?
Connecting flights from Chennai to Lyon most commonly pass through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chennai to Lyon?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Chennai to Lyon. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 57,889 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 132,994, a difference of ₹ 75,105.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chennai to Lyon?
Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 39m, compared to 15h 35m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Lyon?
Lyon is 4 hours behind Chennai (Central European Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average ₹ 57,889, which is about ₹ 75,105 less than Sunday fares (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Lyon trip for September. Fares historically average ₹ 45,403 return in that month – typically ₹ 87,591 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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