Lyon, FranceMadrid, Spain

Flights from Lyon to Madrid

Nonstop flights from Lyon (LYS) to Madrid (MAD) take about 1h 38m (912 km). Volotea, easyJet and Vueling fly it. Lowest fare seen: $30 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Madrid

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Airlines flying Lyon to Madrid

Carriers on LYS–MAD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Voloteanonstop fare seen✈ easyJetnonstop fare seen✈ Vuelingnonstop fare seen✈ Iberia Regional by Air Nostrumnonstop fare seen

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Lyon to Madrid fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $31 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$13726 Oct 2026 · easyJet	$64 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026 · Volotea
Nov 2026	$5915 Nov 2026 · Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum	—
Dec 2026	$4114 Dec 2026 · easyJet	—
Jan 2027	$311 Jan 2027 · easyJet	—
Feb 2027	$4122 Feb 2027 · Volotea	—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $31 in January 2027, against $59 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Lyon to Madrid, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Madrid

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Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Lyon to Madrid flights

How long is the flight from Lyon to Madrid?

A nonstop flight from Lyon (LYS) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 1h 38m, covering 912 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Lyon from Madrid by air?

The great-circle distance between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 912 km (567 miles), a short-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Lyon to Madrid?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LYS–MAD route include Volotea, easyJet, Vueling and Iberia Regional by Air Nostrum. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Lyon to Madrid cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LYS–MAD was $30 USD with Volotea (nonstop), departing 22 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Madrid?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $31 one-way, against $64 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Do I need a visa to travel from France to Spain?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Spain visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Madrid?

Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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