How to find cheap flights to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way flight to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is $558. A round-trip plane ticket to LYS right now is $1,254.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Lyon, where Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located, book seven months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the biggest deals.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Lyon by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will allow you to browse prices for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes can often save you money. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Best time to go to Lyon
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Lyon is typically June.
To find the month or even day with the cheapest flights to LYS, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, keep an eye out for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
If you'd love to experience Lyon at its liveliest, lock in your flights to LYS for September. Being on holiday during peak seasons usually means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.
April is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Lyon then.
With averages of between 13ºC and 31ºC, August is when Lyon is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -3ºC to 9ºC.
Travelling to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Lyon quickly. Take a direct flight to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport with one of these leading airlines:
Slip into bed soon after your flight to LYS. Choose one of these hotels near Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be off to dreamland before you know it:
Getting to central Lyon from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The distance from LYS to central Lyon is about 31 kilometres.
If you're ride-sharing or driving a car hire after your flight to LYS, it'll take around 35 minutes to get to the centre.
The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When in Lyon, stay somewhere that adds to your experience. Here are some popular hotels to put on your short list:
Lyon highlights
Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere
Around 2 kilometres west of the centre, this top sight should be on your list of must-visits. Begin your adventure here after your flight to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Musée des Confluences
Always wanted to go to Musée des Confluences? Here's your chance. It's roughly 3 kilometres south of central Lyon.
Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges
Add this to your sightseeing lineup next. Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges is around 0.80 kilometres south-west of the centre and is one more key Lyon experience.
Complete your trip with a Lyon car hire
Choose from a selection of car rentals in Lyon and go wherever, whenever. With one simple search, compare rates and find the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
