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Weekend getaways from Lyon

All cheap flights from Lyon

Short on time but not on ambition? From Lyon you can reach 64 destinations across 22 countries in under 3 hours — perfect for a long weekend or even a single-day city trip. Prices start at €27 to Florence. SkyHopp filters to sub-3-hour flights only, so every option here is genuinely weekend-viable.

When scanning weekend destinations from Lyon, pay attention to the flight time alongside the fare. The average flight time across options on this page is 2h 14m. A 90-minute flight and a 170-minute flight both qualify as short-haul, but the extra 80 minutes each way makes a real difference on a two-night trip - especially if you are arriving Friday evening and need to make the most of Saturday.

The price calendar on each destination's route page shows how fares vary month by month. Even for weekend trips, picking the right month can matter - fares to the same destination can vary substantially between peak and off-peak periods. If you are planning a few weeks ahead with some flexibility, checking the calendar before committing to a date is worth the time.

Some of the shortest routes from Lyon may also work as single-overnight trips if you prefer to minimise accommodation costs: an early Saturday departure and a Sunday-evening return leaves a full day at the destination. Check the flight schedule before booking - this only works when departure and return times leave enough usable time at the destination.

Best weekend getaways from Lyon right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Lyon? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Florence from €27.

  1. Florence

    Italy - 1h 20m - Direct

    from €27

  2. Malaga

    Spain - 2h 20m - Direct

    from €28

  3. Barcelona

    Spain - 1h 25m - Direct

    from €29

  4. Warsaw

    Poland - 2h 20m - Direct

    from €29

  5. Berlin

    Germany - 1h 55m - Direct

    from €30

Why these destinations?

  • - Short flight time from the origin airport
  • - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
  • - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

Cheapest destinations from Lyon

  1. FlorenceItaly
    V71h 20mDirect
    from €27
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  2. MalagaSpain
    easyJet2h 20mDirect
    from €28
  3. BarcelonaSpain
    Vueling1h 25mDirect
    from €29
  4. WarsawPoland
    Wizz Air2h 20mDirect
    from €29
  5. BerlinGermany
    easyJet1h 55mDirect
    from €30
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  6. RomeItaly
    easyJet1h 35mDirect
    from €31
  7. LondonUnited Kingdom
    W91h 40mDirect
    from €33
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  8. VeniceItaly
    easyJet1h 15mDirect
    from €34
  9. ValenciaSpain
    V71h 45mDirect
    from €34
  10. PragueCzech Republic
    EC1h 50mDirect
    from €35
  11. LisbonPortugal
    easyJet2h 35mDirect
    from €36
  12. PortoPortugal
    easyJet2h 15mDirect
    from €36
  13. MadridSpain
    V72hDirect
    from €36
  14. NiceFrance
    easyJet0h 55mDirect
    from €36
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  15. DublinIreland
    Ryanair2h 15mDirect
    from €36
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  16. NantesFrance
    easyJet1h 20mDirect
    from €36
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  17. ToulouseFrance
    easyJet1h 5mDirect
    from €37
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  18. BordeauxFrance
    easyJet1h 10mDirect
    from €37
  19. SevillaSpain
    EC2h 15mDirect
    from €37
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  20. CataniaItaly
    easyJet2h 5mDirect
    from €38
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  21. KrakowPoland
    Wizz Air2h 10mDirect
    from €42
  22. SetifAlgeria
    V71h 55mDirect
    from €43
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  23. AthensGreece
    easyJet2h 50mDirect
    from €50
  24. FezMorocco
    3O2h 30mDirect
    from €50
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  25. PalermoItaly
    easyJet2h 45m1 stop
    from €50
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  26. AlgiersAlgeria
    V73h1 stop
    from €51
  27. TiranaAlbania
    W42h 10mDirect
    from €51
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  28. BariItaly
    easyJet2h 45m1 stop
    from €53
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  29. AlicanteSpain
    Vueling2h 35m1 stop
    from €53
  30. GenevaSwitzerland
    Vueling3h1 stop
    from €55
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Showing the 30 cheapest destinations. Open the map for the full list.

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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Lyon?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Lyon is €27 to Florence, about 1 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 64 options under 3 hours, covering 22 countries.
How many direct flights from Lyon work for a weekend?
42 of the short-haul destinations from Lyon currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from Lyon?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from Lyon?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Lyon on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.