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Cheapest return flight
₹ 65,194
Typical prices: ₹ 58,096-₹ 102,627
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Sun 4/11Sat 10/11
MAA - LYS • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 33,404
Typical prices: ₹ 37,751-₹ 52,094
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Sat 27/1
MAA - LYS • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chennai and Lyon. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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September
Cheapest • 44% price drop
January
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Top stopover airports
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 83,572 (return)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 15h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Lyon (MAA-LYS)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Lyon

Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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03:55 - 21:50MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
22h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow
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12:55 - 11:25LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
18h 00m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 65,194Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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23:45 - 18:30MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
23h 15m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Athens Eleftherios V.
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12:55 - 20:10LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
26h 45m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 68,326Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 3 Feb - Wed, 15 Sep
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09:50 - 12:50MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
31h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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15:40 - 02:30LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
31h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 68,610Emirates
2 days ago
Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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03:55 - 21:50MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
22h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow
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12:55 - 19:50LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
26h 25m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 68,610Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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03:55 - 21:50MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
22h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl London Heathrow
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12:55 - 20:10LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
26h 45m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 69,180Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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03:55 - 12:50MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
13h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
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14:40 - 02:20LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
31h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 69,559Emirates
2 days ago
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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09:50 - 11:50MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
30h 30m3 stops Dubai Intl Muscat Seeb Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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12:55 - 20:10LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
26h 45m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Muscat Seeb Dubai Intl
₹ 70,508Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 25 Nov - Sat, 20 Mar
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21:45 - 12:50MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
19h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
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14:40 - 02:20LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
31h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 71,078Emirates
3+ days ago
Tue, 24 Nov - Sat, 20 Mar
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03:40 - 22:25MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
23h 15m2 stops Sharjah London Gatwick
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12:55 - 15:55LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
22h 30m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Dubai Intl
₹ 71,267Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
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20:45 - 15:05MAA  Chennai-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
22h 50m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Sharjah Rome Fiumicino
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12:55 - 20:10LYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-MAA Chennai
26h 45m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 72,501Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chennai to Lyon flights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chennai to Lyon?

Emirates (₹ 69,559) offered the cheapest return ticket from Chennai to Lyon in the last 5 days.

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Key details for Chennai to Lyon flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

₹ 33,404
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Chennai to Lyon

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Chennai to Lyon?

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

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Chennai to Lyon changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about ₹ 65,194 to ₹ 110,649. That means the highest observed fare was about 69% higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chennai to Lyon looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chennai to Lyon are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₹ 39,572.

  • Which car hire options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,018 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Rentscape
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Ok Mobility
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

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

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

    Connecting flights from Chennai to Lyon most commonly pass through:

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 67% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 33% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Chennai to Lyon. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 58,077 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 133,425, a difference of ₹ 75,348.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 57m, compared to 15h 05m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Chennai and Lyon?

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

Your guide to booking Chennai to Lyon 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average ₹ 58,077, about ₹ 75,348 less than Sunday fares (56% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chennai to Lyon trip for September. Fares historically average ₹ 45,550 return in that month – typically ₹ 87,874 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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