Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Lyon is one hour ahead of Porto and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 37 weekly Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight you can take. Volotea operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OPO to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can travel nonstop to Lyon, France. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Transavia France on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between OPO and LYS include:
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is $35. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $98. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from OPO to LYS by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from OPO to LYS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
Of the departures from Porto Airport, 74.49% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near OPO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Lyon and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Lyon in January.
Lock in your flight from Porto Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OPO to LYS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another standout destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.