Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, making Helsinki one hour ahead of Lyon.
Leave enough time to catch your LYS to HEL flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LYS and HEL:
Munich Airport
Copenhagen Airport
Oslo Gardermoen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight is $89. A return plane ticket is currently $299. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LYS to HEL, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LYS to HEL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
79% of flights leaving from Lyon Airport reach their destination on time.
Lyon Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
If you're arriving on a late Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near HEL:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Helsinki Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Helsinki and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Helsinki Vantaa Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for July if you want to go to Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to HEL around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Finland waiting to be explored. About 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a visit to Espoo will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Nuuksio Park, Nuuksio National Park and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.
Tampere is another favourite destination in Finland and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki. No journey is complete without a visit to Pyynikki Observation Tower, The Natural History Museum and Pyynikki Nature Reserve.