Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 59 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Lyon and Nice share the same timezone — UTC+1.
Flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport start at 06:25 — the earliest with Air France. The latest flight in the day is the 21:00 service with Air France. In total, you can choose from 39 weekly services from LYS to NCE.
Travelling during a popular month such as September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Nice (and exploring more of France!) is simple with Air France. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between LYS and NCE:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
Once you've booked your cheap ticket from LYS to NCE, get your travel documents ready. A passport or visa isn't required since you're travelling within France. As long as you have some other identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license, you're all set.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is $75. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $145. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from LYS to NCE.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding a cheap ticket from LYS to NCE couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Travelling from central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport takes about 47 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near LYS? If you're catching an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Consider staying in a hotel near NCE if you're on a late flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Cote D'Azur Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Nice. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 13 minutes.
It takes around 42 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Nice in February.
The warmest month in Nice is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to NCE in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 14ºC then.
More about Nice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Nice right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from LYS to NCE:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Promenade Des Anglais, Castle Hill and Matisse Museum are among the things you can't miss in Nice.
Complete your Nice trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Cote D'Azur Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your Nice holiday.
