Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
Around 6 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
The timezone in Doha is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Lyon.
Flights from LYS to DOH start from 15:40 — the earliest with Qatar Airways. The last service of the day is at 16:25 with Qatar Airways. In total, there are six weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport flights.
Your LYS to DOH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Doha (and then exploring more of Qatar!) is a snap with Qatar Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Qatar Airways on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier operating LYS to DOH flights. A reliable 85.71% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LYS and DOH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Currently, R 2,465 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,410. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book nine months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LYS to DOH.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.6% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LYS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DOH instead:
Grab a Hamad International Airport rental car and explore Doha and beyond with your own set of wheels. SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo and Budget are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Hamad International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport to the centre of Doha has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Doha in April.
Book your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Hamad International Airport for July if you want to go to Doha during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to DOH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Qatar
You've seen Doha, now it's time to discover more of Qatar. Travel around 11 kilometres west to Ar Rayyan to tick off its top attractions. From Green Spine to Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha, Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another essential stop in Qatar. Start your sightseeing at Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).