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Island hopping from Lyon
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€72 per person in flights buys 3 flights through 4 countries with 3 islands, Catania (Sicily), Malta and Palma (Majorca): out on Sat 31 Oct. Each trip below leaves Lyon between Tue 27 Oct and Wed 25 Nov, stops in 3 to 5 places, and at two or more islands among them. One city per country, 2–4 nights in each, non-stop flights only. The start doesn't count as a stop. Updated every night.
LyonCatania (Sicily)2nMalta3nPalma (Majorca)
All three places are islands. It gets cooler as it goes: typical October and November highs fall from 27°C in Catania (Sicily) to 20°C in Palma (Majorca).
€72per personabout €155 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 4 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
LyonCatania (Sicily)2nMalta3nPalma (Majorca)
All three places are islands. It gets cooler as it goes: typical October and November highs fall from 27°C in Catania (Sicily) to 20°C in Palma (Majorca).
Lyon
France, Start, Sat 31 Oct
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Catania (Sicily)
Italy, 2 nights, 31 Oct – 2 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical October: highs of 27°C, some rain- a price seen 4 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Only 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Malta
Malta, 3 nights, 2–5 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wetPalma (Majorca)
Spain, Last stop, Thu 5 Nov
Majorca's capital, with a Gothic cathedral over the bay, an old town of courtyards and tapas bars, city beaches and the Tramuntana mountains a short drive away.
Typical November: highs of 20°C, some rain
LyonBarcelona3nMalta4nCatania (Sicily)4nTirana
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 18°C in Barcelona to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
€86per personabout €214 with a cabin bag. We count €35 a bag on 2 flights; check the airlines' prices.prices seen up to 5 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
LyonBarcelona3nMalta4nCatania (Sicily)4nTirana
Two of the four places are islands and two are capitals. Typical November highs run from 18°C in Barcelona to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
Lyon
France, Start, Mon 9 Nov
- LYS→BCN Mon 9 NovVueling, about 1½ hours, check the airline's cabin bag rules€35seen yesterday Check price
Barcelona
Spain, 3 nights, 9–12 Nov
Catalonia's capital on the Mediterranean, known for Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, city beaches and late dinners.
Typical November: highs of 18°C, some rain- BCN→MLA Thu 12 NovVueling, about 2 hours, check the airline's cabin bag rules€23seen 2 days ago Check price
Malta
Malta, 4 nights, 12–16 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet- a price seen 4 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Only 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Catania (Sicily)
Italy, 4 nights, 16–20 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical November: highs of 22°C, some rain- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Tirana
Albania, Last stop, Fri 20 Nov
Albania's capital, a city of painted blocks, cafés and Communist-era bunkers turned museums, with a cable car up Mount Dajti just outside town.
Typical November: highs of 18°C, wet
LyonBarcelona3nMalta2nTrapani (Sicily)
All three places are on the coast. Typical October and November highs run from 20°C in Trapani (Sicily) to 25°C in Malta.
€89per personabout €172 with a cabin bag. We count €35 for the bag on 1 flight; check the airline's price.prices seen up to 6 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
LyonBarcelona3nMalta2nTrapani (Sicily)
All three places are on the coast. Typical October and November highs run from 20°C in Trapani (Sicily) to 25°C in Malta.
Lyon
France, Start, Tue 27 Oct
- a price seen 6 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Barcelona
Spain, 3 nights, 27–30 Oct
Catalonia's capital on the Mediterranean, known for Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Gothic Quarter, city beaches and late dinners.
Typical October: highs of 22°C, some rainMalta
Malta, 2 nights, 30 Oct – 1 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical October: highs of 25°C, some rainOnly 297 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Trapani (Sicily)
Italy, Last stop, Sun 1 Nov
Port town on Sicily's west coast, a base for medieval Erice on the hill, the salt pans toward Marsala and boats to the Egadi Islands.
Typical November: highs of 20°C, some rain
LyonWarsaw3nBratislava2nMalta3nCatania (Sicily)
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. It gets warmer as it goes: typical November highs rise from 7°C in Warsaw to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
€89per personabout €195 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 6 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
LyonWarsaw3nBratislava2nMalta3nCatania (Sicily)
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. It gets warmer as it goes: typical November highs rise from 7°C in Warsaw to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
Lyon
France, Start, Mon 16 Nov
- you leave Warsaw from a different airport (WMI, Warsaw-Modlin Airport)
- a price seen 6 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Warsaw
Poland, 3 nights, 16–19 Nov
Poland's capital on the Vistula, with an old town rebuilt brick by brick after the war, strong history museums, riverside bars and a growing food scene.
Typical November: highs of 7°C, some rain- Warsaw-Modlin Airport is 35 km from Warsaw · Far airports compared
- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Bratislava
Slovakia, 2 nights, 19–21 Nov
Slovakia's capital on the Danube, with a white hilltop castle, a compact old town of cafés and the Little Carpathians vineyards and hills nearby.
Typical November: highs of 9°C, some rain- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Malta
Malta, 3 nights, 21–24 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wetOnly 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Catania (Sicily)
Italy, Last stop, Tue 24 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical November: highs of 22°C, some rain
LyonLondon3nBudapest2nCatania (Sicily)2nMalta
Three of the four places are capitals and two are islands. Typical October and November highs run from 9°C in Budapest to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
€91per personabout €197 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 5 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
LyonLondon3nBudapest2nCatania (Sicily)2nMalta
Three of the four places are capitals and two are islands. Typical October and November highs run from 9°C in Budapest to 22°C in Catania (Sicily).
Lyon
France, Start, Sat 31 Oct
- LYS→LGW Sat 31 OctInto London Gatwick Airport. Wizz Air UK, about 1½ hours, cabin bag about €34€29 Check price
- you leave London from a different airport (STN, Stansted Airport)
- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
London
United Kingdom, 3 nights, 31 Oct – 3 Nov
Britain's capital on the Thames, with free national museums, royal palaces, the Tower, West End theatres, big parks and food from every corner of the world.
Typical October: highs of 16°C, some rain- Stansted Airport is 50 km from London · Far airports compared
- a price seen 5 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Budapest
Hungary, 2 nights, 3–5 Nov
Hungary's capital, split by the Danube between hilly Buda and flat Pest, with thermal baths, a grand parliament, ruin bars and a castle district.
Typical November: highs of 9°C, some rain- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Catania (Sicily)
Italy, 2 nights, 5–7 Nov
Sicily's east-coast city, built of black lava stone in baroque style below Mount Etna. A lively fish market, good street food and beaches, with trips up the volcano and to Taormina.
Typical November: highs of 22°C, some rainOnly 192 km: compare trains, buses and ferries
Malta
Malta, Last stop, Sat 7 Nov
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet
LyonRome4nMalta3nZagreb3nPaphos
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. Typical November and December highs run from 5°C in Zagreb to 21°C in Malta.
€100per personabout €207 with a cabin bagprices seen up to 7 days ago, may be higher nowSee the flightsHide the flights
LyonRome4nMalta3nZagreb3nPaphos
Three of the four places are capitals and three have old towns. Typical November and December highs run from 5°C in Zagreb to 21°C in Malta.
Lyon
France, Start, Wed 25 Nov
- LYS→FCO Wed 25 NovInto Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. easyJet, about 1½ hours, cabin bag about €35€37seen 2 days ago Check price
Rome
Italy, 4 nights, 25–29 Nov
Italy's capital, with the Colosseum, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Vatican museums, baroque piazzas and trattorias serving carbonara and cacio e pepe.
Typical November: highs of 17°C, wet- FCO→MLA Sun 29 NovFrom Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Ryanair, about 1½ hours, cabin bag about €24€15seen yesterday Check price
Malta
Malta, 3 nights, 29 Nov – 2 Dec
A small island nation in the middle of the Mediterranean, with the fortified capital Valletta, prehistoric temples, swimming coves and the medieval town of Mdina.
Typical November: highs of 21°C, wet- a price seen 3 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Zagreb
Croatia, 3 nights, 2–5 Dec
Croatia's capital, with an upper town of old churches and gas street lamps, Austro-Hungarian squares, café terraces and the Medvednica hills for walks.
Typical December: highs of 5°C, some rain- a price seen 7 days ago: it may be higher now or sold out
Paphos
Cyprus, Last stop, Sat 5 Dec
A Cypriot resort town on the west coast, with Roman floor mosaics and the Tombs of the Kings in its archaeological park, a harbour fort and beaches. The Troodos hills are within reach.
Typical December: highs of 19°C, wet
Non-stop from Lyon to islands
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen on each in the next 30 days, per person, and the typical daytime high there in November. A linked name has its own page of trips.
- Funchal (Madeira)Portugal€25 · highs of 23°C
- Arrecife (Lanzarote)Spain€26 · highs of 24°C
- Catania (Sicily)Italy€38 · highs of 22°C
- Palma (Majorca)Spain€44 · highs of 20°C
- Malta€72 · highs of 21°C
- TenerifeSpain€81 · highs of 25°C
- Las Palmas (Gran Canaria)Spain€84 · highs of 24°C
- Ajaccio (Corsica)France€176 · highs of 18°C
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Trips from Barcelona, Bratislava, Budapest, Catania (Sicily), London, Malta, Palma (Majorca), Paphos, Rome, Tirana, Warsaw, Zagreb. Trips through Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom.