LyonIstanbulNonstop Flight TimeLYS–IST
Lyon (Lyon Airport) to Istanbul (Istanbul Airport).
Direct flights from LYS to IST have an estimated flight time of about 3h 6m, based on the 1,220-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 2/day across 1 captured airline, with Turkish Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 10:25 to 18:50 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~3h 6m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,220 mi | Nonstop | 2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured nonstop airlines for LYS to IST
Our current provider sample includes 2/day direct flights from LYS to IST across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1.
- First departure
- 10:25
- Last departure
- 18:50
- Cadence
- 2 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | 2/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 | 10:2518:50 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IST to LYS flights — 1-2/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for LYS to IST, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 14 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from LYS to IST?
The LYS to IST flight time is estimated at about 3h 6m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is LYS from IST?
LYS to IST is about 1,220 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from LYS to IST?
Yes. Captured schedules show 2/day from LYS to IST on Turkish Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
Which airlines fly from LYS to IST?
Our current provider sample for LYS to IST includes Turkish Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from LYS to IST?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for LYS to IST include Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Lyon
- GVA - GenevaGeneva Cointrin International Airport · 60 mi from LYSFlights from GVA
Near Istanbul
- SAW - IstanbulSabiha Gokcen International Airport · 39 mi from ISTFlights to SAW