Edinburgh to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (EDI–LYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
EDI–LYS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 796 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 3 | 320 | 2h10-2h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
EDI: GMT · LYS: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 7:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
British passport holders enter France visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit. ID cards are no longer accepted for UK nationals.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (EUR 65 per day if staying in a hotel, EUR 32.50 per day if staying with a host, per the French consular tariff). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. French overseas territories (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Reunion, French Guiana, Mayotte) have separate entry conditions. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026.
Direct flights from London to Paris run about 1 hour 15 minutes, with Eurostar at 2 hours 15 minutes city center to city center. Budget carriers serve dozens of French airports from UK regionals. France uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for short visits. The Eurostar and Le Shuttle (car train) from Folkestone clear both UK and French immigration at the UK terminal before departure, so passport checks happen on the British side.
EDI–LYS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EDI to LYS
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
EDI to LYS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EDI to LYS ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 796 miles (1,281 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MRS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.