Depending on the airline you choose for your London - Lyon flight your departure airport will be Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or London City. All London - Lyon flights will arrive at Saint-Exupéry Airport. The flight between London and Lyon will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Large carriers such as Swiss Air and Air France are available for flights to Lyon from London, in addition to low cost carriers such as EasyJet who are a good option for a cheap flight between London -Lyon. Lyon's Saint-Exupéry Airport (formerly known as Satolas), is a rapidly developing international airport, conveniently located 15 miles east of the city. Following your flight between London and Lyon there is a frequent train connection between the airport and the city called the Rhônexpress which takes a swift 30 minutes. Your only other option for travel is by taxi which will cost between 40 and 50 euros (£35-45) depending on the specific destination, so if you are a family or group of 4 people this could be a viable option.
To travel between London and Lyon at a low cost, Easyvoyage provides two major pieces of information: the calendar and the price history for London - Lyon flights. These elements will allow you to analyse the cheapest London - Lyon flights by departure date.
The world famous Traboules can be discovered in the Vieux Lyon and Croix-Rousse areas of the city. These atmospheric and ornately designed internal passages hold a treasure trove of hidden curiosities such as spiral staircases and secret shortcuts. Guided group tours and guided individual tours are available, but be aware that the Traboules are still inhabited and should be treated with respect.
2 Opéra de LyonOriginally built in 1826, the old theatre was recently remodelled by Jean Nouvel and reopened in its current form in 1993. Topped by a majestic glass dome, the Opera House is home to a variety of music and cultural events aimed at all musical tastes and ages.
3 St Jean CathedralThis Gothic style cathedral with Romanesque elements was built between 1180 and 1480. The main attraction for visitors to the cathedral is the breathtaking astronomical clock, which was originally constructed in the 14th Century. Tourists clamour to see the famous bells in operation.
4 La Fontaine BartholdiThe intricate fountain which weighs an incredible 360 tonnes, was originally found on the opposite side of Place des Terreaux but moved during the renovation of the square a couple of decades ago. The fountain was sculpted by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, who is best known for designing the Statue of Liberty.
5 Musée Miniature et CinémaLyon's Miniature and Cinema Museum is located in the spectacular 16th Century Maison des Avocat. The brainchild of celebrated miniaturist Dan Ohlmann, the museum is home to 120 miniature models, 1000 miniature objects and a collection of film sets representing the work of the largest film studios in the world.