Travelling from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Biarritz and Lyon share the UTC+1 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Choose from 21 weekly Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Air France is the earliest you can take. Air France operates the latest service of the day at 18:35.
To ensure you catch your BIQ to LYS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Lyon (and then seeing more of France!) is a cinch with Air France. This popular airline offers direct flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air France.
With 77.68% of services arriving as scheduled, Air France is the most punctual carrier offering BIQ to LYS flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BIQ and LYS include:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
R 695 is the lowest price for a one-way Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 1,323. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BIQ to LYS.
The cheapest month for flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BIQ to LYS.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, data shows 75.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Biarritz Pays Basque Airport from central Biarritz, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BIQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Consider booking a hotel near LYS if you're catching a late Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lyon and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Lyon in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BIQ to LYS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If there's time to check out another major destination in France, consider Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are among the biggest draws.