Statistics on Edinburgh-Lyon flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Lyon (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Lyon from Edinburgh airport is $ 194 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 145 (in march) and $ 254 (in july), which is a saving of $ 50 or a surplus of $ 60 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $108 to $162 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Lyon before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Lyon plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 56202 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Lyon from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 145, saving $ 50 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 194). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 254).
Flight Edinburgh-Lyon: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 123 | $ 159 | good price |
| February | $ 151 | $ 192 | fair price |
| March | $ 121 | $ 145 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 187 | $ 226 | high price |
| May | $ 156 | $ 208 | fair price |
| June | $ 163 | $ 198 | fair price |
| July | $ 211 | $ 254 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 202 | $ 245 | high price |
| September | $ 144 | $ 164 | good price |
| October | $ 146 | $ 179 | good price |
| November | $ 146 | $ 167 | good price |
| December | $ 156 | $ 193 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Lyon
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Lyon range from $54 to $485. 9% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $54 to $108), 1% at the maximum price (from $431 to $485). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $108 to $162 (33% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Lyon flight
There are 9 companies that serve Edinburgh from Lyon airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Vueling Airlines, Eurowings and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 56202 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Lyon route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Lyon flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 7.5 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Lyon flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $15. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $19.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Lyon to Edinburgh departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $14. Conversely, departing from Lyon on a friday may cost you an additional $29.
Top prices Edinburgh-Lyon
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 03-06 to 12-06-2024 | $ 101 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 04-06 to 08-06-2024 | $ 107 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 07-06 to 13-06-2024 | $ 109 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 12-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 124 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 10-11 to 17-11-2024 | $ 96 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 77 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 14-12 to 21-12-2024 | $ 122 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 04-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 123 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 11-01 to 18-01-2025 | $ 92 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Lyon | 18-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 97 | direct flight with EasyJet |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Lyon to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Lyon flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Lyon, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 183 $, which is a saving of 11 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (15 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Lyon flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 144 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 150), 3 to 4 months ($ 157), 4 to 5 months ($ 148), 6 to 7 months ($ 148), 7 to 8 months ($ 157) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 161 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 183), 5 to 6 months ($ 192), 6 to 7 months ($ 187) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 130 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 136), 3 to 4 months ($ 133), 4 to 5 months ($ 137), 5 to 6 months ($ 138), 6 to 7 months ($ 143), 7 to 8 months ($ 142) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 212 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 222), 3 to 4 months ($ 220), 5 to 6 months ($ 225) |
| May | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 185 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 191) |
| June | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 177 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 186), 1 to 2 months ($ 180), 2 to 3 months ($ 191), 6 to 7 months ($ 198), 8 to 9 months ($ 194) |
| July | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 213 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 232), 6 to 7 months ($ 234), 7 to 8 months ($ 230), 9 to 10 months ($ 217) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 199 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 245), 1 to 2 months ($ 235), 2 to 3 months ($ 243), 6 to 7 months ($ 230), 7 to 8 months ($ 218), 8 to 9 months ($ 216), 9 to 10 months ($ 209) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 118 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 151), 2 to 3 months ($ 137), 3 to 4 months ($ 157), 7 to 8 months ($ 155), 9 to 10 months ($ 157) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 124 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 164), 2 to 3 months ($ 158), 3 to 4 months ($ 165), 4 to 5 months ($ 179), 8 to 9 months ($ 157), 10 to 11 months ($ 163) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 151 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 158), 3 to 4 months ($ 157) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 169 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 190), 2 to 3 months ($ 190), 3 to 4 months ($ 179), 4 to 5 months ($ 178), 5 to 6 months ($ 184), 6 to 7 months ($ 176), 8 to 9 months ($ 170) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Lyon are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Edinburgh to Lyon: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 208 $143 to $298 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 165 $95 to $328 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 246 $118 to $521 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 305 $158 to $585 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 200 $148 to $318 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 200 $138 to $257 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 138 $96 to $184 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 155 $76 to $246 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 151 $92 to $208 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 318 $198 to $481 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 212 $162 to $260 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 230 $212 to $255 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, november, december and january are cheaper to travel to Lyon. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!