Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport.
Rome and Lyon are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Every week, there are eight Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 08:10 easyJet flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:05 with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your FCO to LYS flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Lyon (and then exploring more of France!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for FCO to LYS flights, with 84.26% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FCO and LYS include:
Nice Airport
Naples International Airport
Olbia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
Right now, $56 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $101. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to LYS.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FCO to LYS.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Of the departures from Rome Fiumicino Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Rome Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near FCO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
Consider booking a hotel near LYS if you have a late Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lyon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Lyon Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Lyon in March.
Book your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to explore 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 FCO to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey around 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to check off its popular sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.