Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Tel Aviv is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Lyon.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Tel Aviv (and then exploring more of Israel!) is easy with Transavia France. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Transavia France.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LYS and TLV include:
Queen Alia International Airport
Rhodes Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
At the moment, R 1,578 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,169. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LYS to TLV.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Finding cheap flights from LYS to TLV is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights leaving from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
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 Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TLV instead:
Grab a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and discover Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Tel Aviv. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport for August if you want to explore Tel Aviv during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LYS to TLV sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Israel
You've visited Tel Aviv, now it's time to explore other parts of Israel. Journey about 56 kilometres south-east to Jerusalem to tick off its popular sights. From Trench From 6-Day-War to chille Square and Community Garden - Gardens Shimrit, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Haifa is another standout destination in Israel and is around 80 kilometres north of Tel Aviv. No journey is complete without dropping by Bat Galim Dog Park, I Love Haifa Sign and Gan Yizhak.