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Among airlines operating Lyon to Dublin flights:

• Aer Lingus: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Aer Lingus operates flights between Lyon and Dublin.

Flights from Lyon to Dublin usually depart from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) and arrive at Dublin (DUB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aer Lingus: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Smartwings: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Lyon to Dublin.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €146 return via London Luton (LTN), compared with €203 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €36–€87 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aer Lingus. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Lyon to Dublin most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 10% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Lyon to Dublin route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €190 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at €236, a difference of €46. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Lyon to Dublin route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lyon to Dublin flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Dublin are Dublin City Centre, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and 3Olympia Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Dublin on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Lyon to Dublin:

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 12:28
• Latest: departs at 17:00 and lands at 19:18.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of €206. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Lyon to Dublin takes 2h 18m, covering 1,900 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Lyon to Dublin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €51, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Aer Lingus is the only airline operating Lyon to Dublin flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manchester (MAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 42m, compared to 5h 23m via London Gatwick (LGW) and 5h 37m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Dublin is 1 hour behind Lyon (Irish Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dublin Airport (DUB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Sixt
• Easirent
• Europcar
• Thrifty

Return flights from Lyon to Dublin range from €164 to €273, with an average of €206 over the past 12 months. Anything below €164 counts as a good deal.