Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok six hours ahead of Lyon.
Your LYS to BKK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like September, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LYS and BKK include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
At the moment, $429 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $917. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LYS to BKK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LYS to BKK.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights taking off from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LYS:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BKK instead:
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Reserving your vehicle from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Bangkok. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you'd like to go to Bangkok during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to BKK in December. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many cities in Thailand waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Thailand, head for Chon Buri, about 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are the start of reasons to visit.