Direct Flight from Billund Airport in Denmark to the French city of Lyon to be Introduced
Billund Airport Expands Winter Flight Options with New Route to Lyon
Good news for ski enthusiasts in Denmark! Direct flights from Billund Airport to several popular ski destinations close by will be available this winter. The destinations include Bolzano, Grenoble, Innsbruck, Munich, Salzburg, St. Gallen, and Zurich.
However, there is no confirmed information regarding any new direct flights from Billund Airport to ski destinations for winter 2026, other than the new route to Lyon, France. While other airports are announcing expansions and new routes, Billund Airport's direct ski destination flights beyond Lyon remain unchanged.
The only confirmed new direct flight from Billund Airport to a ski destination for winter 2026 is the Lyon route, operated by budget airline Volotea. This new route is expected to be an attractive option for Danish passengers planning winter skiing holidays, given Lyon's proximity to the French Alps and popular ski resorts such as Les Deux Alpes, Alpe d'Huez, and La Plagne.
In other news, British Airways has increased the number of departures to London from Billund Airport. Norwegian has announced a new service to London Gatwick, replacing the former Ryanair departure to London Stansted. Air Greenland has launched two weekly departures to Greenland's capital, Nuuk, from Billund Airport.
SAS has resumed flights between Billund and Copenhagen with four daily departures, and Norwegian has announced summer routes to Malaga and Alicante from Billund Airport. Low-cost airline Wizz Air has expanded with routes to Gdańsk in Poland, Vilnius in Lithuania, and Iași in Romania from Billund Airport.
The positive growth trend at Billund Airport continues, with an 11 percent increase recorded in the second quarter of the year. July 2025 was the airport's best month for passenger numbers so far in the year, following the shock withdrawal of Ryanair and its 24 services from Billund in the early spring.
Hessellund, the CEO of Billund Airport, expects the trend of positive growth to continue in the coming months. With the new direct flight to Lyon and the continued expansion of routes, it seems that Billund Airport is set to offer even more travel options for passengers in the near future.
Stay tuned for updates closer to the 2026 winter season, and we'll keep you informed about any new developments regarding Billund Airport's direct flights to ski destinations.
Art enthusiasts may find an exciting new travel opportunity with the expansion of art and culture hubs near Lyon, following the new direct flight from Billund Airport. In addition, the lifestyle and travel possibilities in France's Alps region, reachable from Lyon, promise an appealing change for Danish passengers preparing winter travel plans.
