Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Toulouse Airport (TLS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Lyon and Toulouse follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 24 Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, opt for the 06:00 easyJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:40 with Air France.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LYS to TLS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air France has direct flights from Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Toulouse — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air France.
Air France stands out as the most punctual carrier for LYS to TLS flights, with 89.81% of its services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport. These are the top stopovers between LYS and TLS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nice Airport
Nantes Airport
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of the flights that depart from Lyon Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LYS:
Arriving at Toulouse Airport (TLS)
Reserve a hotel near TLS if you're taking a late Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Toulouse Airport rental car and explore Toulouse and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Toulouse Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Toulouse Airport (TLS) to central Toulouse
Toulouse Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Toulouse. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Toulouse Airport (TLS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Toulouse in March.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport for August if you'd like to visit Toulouse during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to TLS in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Toulouse is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. Around 354 kilometres north-east of Toulouse, a trip to Lyon will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Marseille is another must-experience destination in France and is around 322 kilometres east of Toulouse. No journey is complete without visiting Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.