Cheap flights from Bucharest to Lyon from $44 BBU, OTP → GNB, LYS, XYD
Baneasa (BBU), Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB), Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS), Lyon Part-Dieu (XYD)
The cheapest return found recently is $224 with Wizz Air Malta, 26 Dec – 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $44 with Wizz Air Malta, 29 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $44, Wizz Air Malta, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $224, 26 Dec to 11 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $216 to $263
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $138 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Wizz Air Malta
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 55 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $216 to $263.
Cheapest return found recently
$224
26 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air Malta
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Leaves 6:15 a.m. · Return leaves 12:25 p.m. · 49 h of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Treviso Airport (TSF), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) · separate tickets likely: collect your bags and check in again · change of airport Treviso Airport (TSF) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) · change of airport London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to London Luton Airport (LTN) · overnight connection · 32 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$310
26 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air Malta
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Leaves 6:50 p.m. · Return leaves 12:00 a.m. · 5 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$224 26 Dec – 11 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$138 1 Dec – 6 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $65 to $270.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 1 Dec to 2 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 16-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
92 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec – 6 Dec | $138 | Wizz Air Malta | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec | $256 | Ryanair | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 23 Dec | $209 | LOT Polish | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 26 Dec | $270 | Wizz Air Malta | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 | $224 | Wizz Air Malta | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 | $229 | Malta Air | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 | $372 | Wizz Air Malta | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $138.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Wizz Air Malta, Ryanair, LOT Polish, Malta Air.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$44
29 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air Malta
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Leaves 7:15 p.m. · 2 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$44
29 Jan 2027 · Wizz Air Malta
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Leaves 7:15 p.m. · 2 h 55 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$44 29 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $37 to $141.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2027 | $44 | Wizz Air Malta | Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) → Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Wizz Air Malta.
Premium cabin fares from Bucharest to Lyon
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 26 Dec – 11 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 29 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Bucharest to Lyon?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $224 | $166 | +72% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | $280 | $138 | +115% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | $130 | $68 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $165 | $65 | +27% | 39 |
| 90–179 days | $263 | $127 | +102% | 19 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 36 days of one-way prices, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Bucharest → Geneva
112 km from Lyon
$400
$176 more than flying to Lyon
16 Dec – 19 Dec · BBU → GVA · out 1 stop, back 3 stops
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Bucharest → Geneva
112 km from Lyon
$77
$33 more than flying to Lyon
8 Feb 2027 · BBU → GVA · 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 26 Dec – 11 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Bucharest to Lyon?
The cheapest return found recently is $224 with Wizz Air Malta, 26 Dec to 11 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $138 with Wizz Air Malta, 1 Dec to 6 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $216 to $263.
How much is a one-way flight from Bucharest to Lyon?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $44 with Wizz Air Malta, 29 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Lyon?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $138, 1 Dec to 6 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Bucharest to Lyon?
In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Bucharest to Lyon?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $310 with Wizz Air Malta, 26 Dec to 10 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $44 with Wizz Air Malta, 29 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Bucharest to Lyon?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Wizz Air Malta on 29 Jan 2027, takes 2 h 55 min from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Lyon?
Between 1 Dec and 2 Jan 2027, Wizz Air Malta has the cheapest return on 4 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Ryanair on 1 and LOT Polish on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work