169 € Cheap Flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon

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Flight deals from Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Lyon Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 264 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon flights are currently cheapest in November.

Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Lyon.

Helsinki to Lyon: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found169 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon is 169 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon. But we found flights with one or more stops from 169 €.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Lyon is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Lyon Airport on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Helsinki Vantaa Airport and Lyon Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lyon but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lyon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Flying from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know

  • Lyon is one hour behind Helsinki and is in the UTC+1 timezone.

  • To ensure you get on your HEL to LYS flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Lyon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HEL and LYS include:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport

    • Munich Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Lyon Airport (LYS)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Lyon Airport flight is 54 €. A return ticket right now is 169 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To find cheap tickets from HEL to LYS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Getting cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Lyon Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.

  • Finding cheap flights from HEL to LYS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Lyon Airport.

Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • 84% of flights departing from Helsinki Vantaa Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of HEL.

  • Helsinki Vantaa Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Helsinki. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to HEL? If you've booked an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Lyon Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)

When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Lyon Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Lyon based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Lyon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from HEL to LYS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.

Explore more of France

  • Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.

  • Marseille is another favourite destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No journey is complete without experiencing Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.