How to find cheap flights to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is R 5,938. A return plane ticket to LYS right now is R 12,081.
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Roughly one month in advance is an excellent time to book tickets to Lyon, where Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for getting the lowest prices.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Lyon. This will list all the airports around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are generally cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Best time to go to Lyon
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Lyon is typically June.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to LYS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Lyon in September if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to LYS, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Book your plane tickets to Lyon then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), August is when Lyon is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from -3ºC (27ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF), January sees the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for clearer skies? April is the driest month in Lyon, averaging six days of rain.
Expect more rain if you're visiting in May, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Travelling to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Travel to Lyon in a single journey. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport:
Think about booking your LYS plane ticket with Jet2. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 100% of flights into this airport touching down on time.
The local timezone at LYS is UTC+1.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to LYS:
Hit the ground running when you collect a car hire in LYS. Rent your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience parts of Lyon that most tourists miss.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure reflects how often departing flights from LYS complete their journey without delays.
Getting to central Lyon from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Central Lyon is about 31 kilometres from LYS.
If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to LYS, it'll take around 35 minutes to reach the centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Lyon makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Lyon highlights
Put these popular sights on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Lyon:
Fête Des Lumières: Located around 2 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Vallonnière Garden: Find a nice place to sit and enjoy some time out here while exploring Lyon. This park is roughly 2 kilometres west of the centre.
Odeon of Lyon: This also makes for a worthwhile detour. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres south-west of the centre of Lyon.
How to get to Grenoble from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Off to the nearby city of Grenoble? It's about 88 kilometres from LYS. It'll take you around 1 hour to drive there.
Allow roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling to Grenoble on public transport.
Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Valence
Valence is around 88 kilometres from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If that's your destination, the ride by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
By car, the trip takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Explore more of France
Up for more adventures? Marseille will keep things interesting on your trip through France. It's about 274 kilometres south of Lyon and features Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour. The major airport for this city is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).
Montpellier is another place that's too good to skip while you're in France. You'll find it around 257 kilometres south-west of Lyon. Arc de Triomphe, Cathedrale St-Pierre and Le Vieux Montpellier are among the highlights. You can get here through Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL).
Add one more stop to the mix with Grenoble, which is roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Lyon. Alps Mountain Guide, Cathedral of Notre Dame and Basilique du Sacré-Coeur are reasons to go. You can get to this city by catching a flight to Grenoble-Isere Airport (GNB).
