Travelling from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Amman's main base, Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS).
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Amman. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon.
You can choose from 2 direct services a week between Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). This is the busiest route, with Royal Jordanian offering a 2:45am departure from AMM to LYS.
To ensure you catch your flight from Amman to LYS, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Amman
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from AMM, you can take a direct flight from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with Royal Jordanian.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Royal Jordanian between AMM and LYS.
With an impressive 83.33% of services arriving as scheduled, Royal Jordanian is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Amman to LYS that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between AMM and LYS include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
The journey from central Amman to AMM takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Amman Queen Alia International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Amman Queen Alia International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from AMM touch down on schedule 85% of the time.
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Have a late flight from Amman to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near LYS and turn in quicker:
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Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Amman to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, central Lyon is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is R 1,317. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,837. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book one month before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Amman to LYS.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
September is the quietest month for flights from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), while October is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Amman to LYS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Lyon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lyon right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Amman to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are major attractions which should be on any good Lyon itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a visit to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in France, consider Nice, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais are key reasons to visit.