Cheap Flights from Lyon to Cork

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lyon to Cork? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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

Direct flights from Lyon to Cork

Lyon to Cork: Alternative routes

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

Lyon to Cork: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found130 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineAer Lingus
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from Lyon to Cork: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lyon to Cork is 130 €. 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.
2 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Lyon to Cork.
Aer Lingus flies direct from Lyon to Cork.
As of May 2025, there is one flight per week flying from Lyon to Cork.
The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Cork is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lyon Airport to Cork Airport on Wednesday, 18 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
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 Cork 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 Cork is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Vueling Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cork.

Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cork Airport (ORK): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport.

  • Cork's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Cork one hour behind Lyon.

  • To ensure you get on your LYS to ORK flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Travelling during a peak month like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Aer Lingus offers direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Cork — and maybe even more of Ireland if you have time.

  • Aer Lingus has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LYS and ORK:

    • Manchester Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cork Airport (ORK)

  • 63 € is currently the best price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport flight. A return flight starts at 130 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LYS to ORK.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LYS to ORK.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport.

Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • 69.6% of flights departing from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LYS:

Arriving at Cork Airport (ORK)

  • If you're coming in on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ORK:

  • Pick up a Cork Airport rental car and explore Cork and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cork Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.

Getting from Cork Airport (ORK) to central Cork

  • From Cork Airport, Cork is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cork Airport (ORK)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cork in February.

  • The warmest month in Cork is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cork Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to ORK in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of Ireland

  • You've done Cork, now it's time to explore other corners of Ireland. Journey around 225 kilometres north-east to Dublin to tick off its leading attractions. From Guinness Storehouse to Trinity College Library and Dublin Castle, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Tallaght is another well-known destination in Ireland and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Cork. No trip is complete without a visit to Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.

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