Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Copenhagen and Lyon share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from CPH to LYS start from 08:05 — the earliest with SAS. The last service of the day is at 21:40 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPH to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Scandinavian Airlines has direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Scandinavian Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 90.2% of services arriving as planned, Scandinavian Airlines has the best on-time record for CPH to LYS flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport. These are the top stopovers between CPH and LYS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
At the moment, R 810 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,185. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CPH to LYS.
The cheapest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Copenhagen Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart CPH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CPH. Whether you've booked an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Pick up a Lyon Airport rental car and discover Lyon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Lyon Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Lyon in March.
When reserving your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Lyon Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPH to LYS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've visited Lyon, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel about 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to check off its must-visit sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, consider Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are among its highlights.