Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is 8 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is five hours behind Lyon.
Flights from LYS to YUL start at 09:45 — the first with Air Transat. The last departure is at 14:20 with Air Transat. Overall, you can take your pick of 19 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LYS to YUL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Air Canada is your gateway to exploring Montreal (and maybe even some other great parts of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Canada.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for LYS to YUL flights is Air Canada.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LYS and YUL include:
London Heathrow Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Right now, R 5,099 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,881. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LYS to YUL, book your trip seven months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of the flights that depart from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% land on time at their destination.
To get to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
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Arriving at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Reserve a hotel near YUL if you're catching a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
The street address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to the centre of Montreal has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 2 hours 15 minutes.
When to fly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Montreal in February.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LYS to YUL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. About 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep you busy. Start with attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No journey is complete without dropping by Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.