Travelling from Skopje Airport (SKP) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Skopje and Lyon share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from SKP to LYS start from 18:55 — the first with Wizz Air. The last service of the day is at 18:55 with Wizz Air. In total, there are three weekly Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your SKP to LYS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Wizz Air is your gateway to exploring Lyon (and maybe even some other great corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport offered by this airline.
Wizz Air is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 73.08% of its services arriving as scheduled, Wizz Air is the most punctual carrier operating SKP to LYS flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport. These are the top stopovers between SKP and LYS:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Skopje Airport (SKP) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
R 960 is the best price for a one-way Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,015. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from SKP to LYS by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SKP to LYS.
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Handy information about Skopje Airport (SKP)
Skopje Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from SKP arrive at their destination without delay.
Skopje Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Skopje. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near SKP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Explore without limits with a Lyon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Lyon and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lyon Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Lyon in March.
Book your flight from Skopje Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you want to go to Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SKP to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are the start of reasons to visit.
