Istanbul (SAW) to Lyon (LYS) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Lyon (LYS): AJet and Pegasus. The two airports are 1,257 miles (2,023 km) apart. There are also 33 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bologna, Pristina and Venice and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SAW to LYS
- AJetNot in an alliance
- PegasusNot in an alliance
SAW to LYS with one stop
33 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bologna (BLQ)Pegasus, then Twin Jet
- Via Pristina (PRN)Pegasus and AJet, then easyJet
- Via Venice (VCE)Pegasus, then easyJet and Volotea
- Via Geneva (GVA)Pegasus, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Tirana (TIA)Pegasus and AJet, then Wizz Air Malta and Transavia France
- Via Nice (NCE)Pegasus, then Air France and easyJet
- Via Bucharest (OTP)Pegasus, then Wizz Air Malta
- Via Rome (FCO)Pegasus and AJet, then easyJet
- Via Budapest (BUD)Pegasus and AJet, then easyJet
- Via Munich (MUC)Pegasus and AJet, then Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines and 1 more
- Via Vienna (VIE)Pegasus and AJet, then Austrian Airlines
- Via Marseille (MRS)Pegasus, then Air France
- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus and AJet, then Transavia France
- Via Athens (ATH)Pegasus, then Aegean Airlines, Transavia France and 3 more
+2 - Via Prague (PRG)Pegasus and AJet, then Volotea and easyJet
SAW to LYS: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAW to LYS?
AJet and Pegasus fly nonstop from Istanbul (SAW) to Lyon (LYS).
How far is Istanbul from Lyon by plane?
Istanbul (SAW) and Lyon (LYS) are 1,257 miles (2,023 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SAW to LYS cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SAW to LYS with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Lyon?
The most direct connections are through Bologna (BLQ), Pristina (PRN), Venice (VCE), Geneva (GVA) and Tirana (TIA).
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.