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Flights from Lyon to Bucharest

Nonstop flights from Lyon (LYS) to Bucharest (BBU) take about 2h 34m (1,650 km). Wizz Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $79 one-way, 1 stop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Lyon to Bucharest

Carriers on LYS–BBU according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Lyon to Bucharest fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $44 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$14926 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$6015 Nov 2026—
Dec 2026$17520 Dec 2026$153 · 2 stops20 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$447 Jan 2027—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $44 in January 2027, against $60 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Lyon to Bucharest, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Lyon to Bucharest flights

How long is the flight from Lyon to Bucharest?
A nonstop flight from Lyon (LYS) to Bucharest (BBU) takes about 2h 34m, covering 1,650 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 Bucharest by air?
The great-circle distance between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 1,650 km (1,025 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Lyon to Bucharest?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LYS–BBU route include Wizz Air. 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 Bucharest cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LYS–BBU was $79 USD with Wizz Air (1 stop), departing 16 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 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 Bucharest?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $44 one-way, against $153 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from France to Bucharest?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Bucharest 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.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 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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