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How to find cheap flights to Lyon, France

When you work hard and look forward to spending a holiday away, where do you dream of going? From London, the world is at your fingertips, so why not explore? Lyon is just a quick flight away and is a cheap jaunt too if you know how to find the best flights. The trick is to search early, keeping your travel dates flexible and scouting out the offers from low cost airlines. EasyJet flies from London for a mere £40 and from Edinburgh for £100. If you don't find the price you were hoping for when you launch a search on liligo.com, don't worry. Use the flexible dates tool to turn out more offers, many time a lot cheaper. You can also set an email fare alert as well, which will send daily price updates to your inbox. When the price starts to fall, you'll know exactly when it's time to book. Prices for flights to Lyon change everyday, so it's all about being ahead of the game and using the tools available on liligo.com.

What to see and do in Lyon

Lyon doesn't boast the same world-famous monuments as Paris but you will be charmed by this city the moment you arrive. It has vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods, is an excellent walking city and is a gem for architecture fanatics. There are more than 100 trompe-l'oeils painted on the city's wall, can you spot them or are you fooled by their cunning resemblance to something else? Museums, shopping, nightlife and many other attractions are waiting for you to experience in the city of Lyon. Where will you start? The classics include the Fouvière basilica, exploring the streets in Vieux Lyon, enjoying a picnic lunch in Parc de la Tête d'Or and exploring the Musées Gadagne.

Practical information

The city of Lyon is accessible by Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) and is just 15 miles from the city centre. Winters are cold here, especially when the winds blow from the north. Spring and autumn are the favoured season for sightseeing and enjoying the city as the summers can get quite hot, upwards of 35°C in July and August, making it more than uncomfortable to be in the city.