Travelling from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Denver's main base, Denver International Airport (DEN), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS).
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Denver. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Denver to LYS.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Denver to LYS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Denver International Airport (DEN). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Travelling from central Denver to DEN takes around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, consider Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport. It's an easy drive from Denver International Airport.
Denver International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that depart DEN arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Consider staying in a hotel near LYS if you have a late flight from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Lyon and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks in advance of your Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Lyon. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Right now, R 5,067 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 11,083. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Denver to LYS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
The best time to fly from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). September is the busiest month to visit Lyon. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your Denver to LYS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Lyon
After booking your flight from Denver to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lyon:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are essential stops on your Lyon itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in France, consider Nice, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of Lyon. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are among its highlights.
