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Cheapest return flight
₹ 55,062
Typical prices: ₹ 71,873-₹ 97,855
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Fri 9/11Tue 27/11
LYS - MAA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 25,810
Typical prices: ₹ 39,969-₹ 55,645
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Tue 25/9
LYS - MAA • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Lyon and Chennai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
9 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
August
Cheapest • 17% price drop
August
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Top stopover airports
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 80,871 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 13h 48m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lyon to Chennai (LYS-MAA)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Lyon to Chennai

Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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12:55 - 15:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
21h 40m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:40 - 22:35MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
23h 25m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
₹ 55,062Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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14:40 - 14:40LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
20h 30m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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20:10 - 16:00MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
23h 20m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl London Heathrow
₹ 55,540Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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12:55 - 15:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
21h 40m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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17:25 - 13:10MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
24h 15m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Manama Bahrain Intl London Gatwick
₹ 56,305Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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12:55 - 10:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
16h 40m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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03:55 - 19:05MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
19h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow
₹ 56,688Multiple Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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14:40 - 15:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
20h 55m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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00:55 - 13:35MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
16h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
₹ 57,261Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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12:55 - 23:50LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
30h 25m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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21:50 - 16:55MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
23h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow
₹ 57,548Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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12:55 - 20:40LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
27h 15m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb Manama Bahrain Intl
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05:30 - 11:50MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
34h 50m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Muscat Seeb Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
₹ 59,555Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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14:40 - 15:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
20h 55m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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15:40 - 13:35MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
25h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
₹ 60,798Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
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12:55 - 15:05LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
21h 40m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:10 - 11:50MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
24h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
₹ 60,989Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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12:55 - 23:50LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
30h 25m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Sharjah Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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17:25 - 13:10MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
24h 15m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Manama Bahrain Intl London Gatwick
₹ 61,276Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Lyon to Chennai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Lyon to Chennai with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Chennai?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lyon to Chennai and is 13% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Chennai?

  • August is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Chennai at ₹ 69,880 return.
  • December (₹ 97,984) and October (₹ 92,918) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Lyon to Chennai the cheapest?

Flights from Lyon to Chennai are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Lyon to Chennai flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

₹ 25,810
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Lyon to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lyon to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Lyon to Chennai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

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

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

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

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

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

    One-stop flights from Lyon to Chennai most commonly connect through:

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 81% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 4% of one-stop connections

    Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Lyon to Chennai route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 73,703 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 91,388, a difference of ₹ 17,685. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Lyon to Chennai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of ₹ 84,068. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Lyon to Chennai?

    A direct flight from Lyon to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 12,582 km.

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

    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 Lyon to Chennai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Lyon to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 32,932, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 48m, compared to 14h 57m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 19m via London Heathrow (LHR).

  • What is the time difference between Lyon and Chennai?

    Chennai is 3 hours ahead of Lyon (India Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Lyon to Chennai flight?

    Return flights from Lyon to Chennai range from ₹ 71,873 to ₹ 97,855, with an average of ₹ 84,068 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 71,873 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Lyon to Chennai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Friday flights average ₹ 73,703 – about ₹ 17,685 less than Wednesday (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lyon to Chennai trip for August. Fares historically average ₹ 69,880 return in that month – typically ₹ 28,105 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
    - Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
    - Ridhan Regency
    - Hotel Mount Manor

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