Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Lyon four hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your CCU to LYS flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Hamad International Airport is a well-known stop between CCU and LYS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is R 5,914. A round-trip ticket is currently R 13,078. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CCU to LYS, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CCU to LYS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Of the departures from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, 75.9% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from central Kolkata, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CCU? If you're catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Lyon and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to explore Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CCU to LYS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another essential stop in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No journey is complete without visiting Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
