Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Lyon two hours behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to LYS start from 08:35 — the first with AJet. The last departure is at 14:45 with Pegasus. Overall, you can take your pick of 16 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SAW to LYS flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Lyon (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Pegasus.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier operating SAW to LYS flights, with 68.75% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SAW and LYS include:
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Right now, R 1,028 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,383. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SAW to LYS, reserve your trip eight months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAW to LYS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Of all flights departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, 76.93% touch down on time at their destination.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SAW? If you've booked an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Grab a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and discover Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Lyon in January.
When booking your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SAW to LYS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another must-experience destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No journey is complete without dropping by Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
