Travelling from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Houston. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon.
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 flight from Houston to LYS.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Houston to LYS that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between IAH and LYS include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
79% of flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
HOU is around 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to LYS flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
If you have a late flight from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LYS:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Central Lyon is around 26 kilometres from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
R 5,803 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. A return flight starts from R 13,508. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Houston to LYS, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Houston to LYS.
Lock in a cheap flight from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Lyon. June is when most people book flights from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Houston to LYS plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Houston to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of things to do in Lyon when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Fête Des Lumières followed by Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
You've visited Lyon, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Marseille to check off its must-visit sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Nice is another sought-after destination in France and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. No journey is complete without dropping by Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
