Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Edinburgh (LYS–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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U23253
U2 easyJet
320
4:25 PM
CET T1
5:40 PM
GMT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23254
U2 easyJet
320
12:25 PM
GMT
3:35 PM
CET
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23249
U2 easyJet
320
5:45 PM
GMT
9:00 PM
CET
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Edinburgh
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 796 mi 2h 15m nonstop -1h behind 42 1-stop hubs

LYS–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 796 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LYS–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 1 320 2h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: U2 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LYS to EDI direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LYS to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,555
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Edinburgh from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric LYS→EDI GNB→EDI CMF→EDI
Distance from LYS 28 mi 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 20m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of LYS with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
LYS: CET · EDI: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 5:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
796 mi / 1,281 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders visit the UK visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism or business. Since April 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 16, is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and is linked to your passport number. Carriers check ETA status before boarding. You cannot work on a visitor entry.

LYS–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance796 mi / 1,281 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: LYS
IATA / ICAOLYS / LFLL
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr10.5M
Elevation821 ft / 250 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LYS to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 796 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: easyJet.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LYS to EDI. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ALC, VIE, BCN, LTN, ORK, MAD, LPA, MUC, FRA, CDG, BOD, AMS, TFS, DUS, AGA, LGW, NCE, LHR, DUB, LIS, PRG, VCE, FCO, OTP, BRS, NAP, SAW, RAK, BUD, ARN, IST, SVQ, DXB, AGP, CPH, BFS, OPO, FAO, ACE, ATH, FUE and HRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 1 hour behind Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Yes, return flights from EDI to LYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GNB, CMF and GVA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LYS to EDI

Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LYS to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LYS to EDI ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 796 miles (1,281 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via ALC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grenoble (GNB), Chambéry (CMF) and Geneva (GVA).