Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon Airport.
Lyon is one hour ahead of London and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from LGW to LYS start from 06:00 — the earliest with easyJet. The last departure is at 20:15 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from 13 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LGW to LYS flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Lyon, France. Jet off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet ranks as the top on-time carrier for LGW to LYS flights, with 80.13% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGW and LYS include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nantes Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
82% of flights departing from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of LGW.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Gatwick Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Lyon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lyon and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Lyon Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
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, its top attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.