Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Manchester, Greater Manchester (LYS–MAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LYS–MAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Jet2 lead the route. The flight covers 621 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 320 | 2h | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2 | 1 | 73H | 2h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Manchester, Greater Manchester from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
| Metric | LYS→MAN | GNB→MAN | CMF→MAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LYS | – | 28 mi | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
LYS: CET · MAN: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 5:00 PM in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
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.
Rail from Manchester Airport station (between Terminals 1/2 and 3, connected by free shuttle bus) to Manchester Piccadilly takes 20 minutes (£4.80 off-peak). Metrolink tram is slower (55 min) but cheaper and connects to suburbs not served by rail. Long-distance trains depart directly from the airport station to Liverpool (55 min), Leeds (80 min), and other northern cities.Taxis from arrivals cost £25–40 to the city centre; Uber operates from a designated zone. The Skylink bus connects all three terminals. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Among the wettest of any major UK airport. Rain is possible in any month. Manchester averages over 200 rainy days per year. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with occasional fog delaying operations and infrequent but disruptive snow. Summers are mild at 18–24°C with unpredictable showers.
Wind from the west and southwest is the most common operational disruption. Rare but severe winter ice events can cause significant delays. Pack waterproofs year-round. A warm layer is useful even in August.
LYS–MAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LYS to MAN
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Manchester Airport (MAN) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2 and easyJet. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LYS to MAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LYS to MAN ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (1,000 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VCE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grenoble (GNB), Chambéry (CMF) and Geneva (GVA).