Lyon's easyJet base and growing Transavia routes put Spain, Portugal and Morocco within two hours — often cheaper than the TGV down to the Côte d'Azur.
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| Destination | Country | Sunny days/yr | Winter / summer | Direct flight | Best months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Málaga | Spain | 300+ | 17°C / 30°C | ~1.6h | April, May, June |
| Lisbon | Portugal | 290+ | 15°C / 28°C | ~1.7h | April, May, June |
| Palma de Mallorca | Spain | 300+ | 15°C / 29°C | ~0.9h | May, June, September |
| Rome | Italy | 250+ | 13°C / 30°C | ~0.9h | April, May, June |
| Marrakech | Morocco | 290+ | 18°C / 37°C | ~2.4h | January, February, March |
| Athens | Greece | 280+ | 13°C / 32°C | ~2.2h | April, May, June |
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Get free weekly alerts →The most popular cheap-and-sunny weekend routes from Lyon are Málaga, Lisbon, Palma de Mallorca, Rome, Marrakech, Athens. All are reachable on direct flights, which matters when you only have two days.
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Yes — the Canary Islands, Morocco and Cyprus stay above 20°C all winter and are served by direct flights from Lyon. They're the standard winter picks in our weekly alerts.