Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Corfu's timezone is UTC+2, making Corfu one hour ahead of Lyon.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LYS to CFU flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular periods 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.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Corfu (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is easyJet.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LYS and CFU:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
R 588 is the lowest price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,207. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LYS to CFU, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LYS to CFU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of all flights departing from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% arrive on time at their destination.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LYS:
Arriving at Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CFU instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Corfu and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the centre of Corfu. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
When to fly to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport (CFU)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Corfu in February.
The warmest month in Corfu is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to CFU in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Corfu, now it's time to discover other parts of Greece. Journey around 370 kilometres south-east to Athens to check off its leading attractions. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Thessaloniki is another favourite destination in Greece and is around 274 kilometres north-east of Corfu. No journey is complete without dropping by Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.