Flying from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon is eight hours ahead of Salt Lake City and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your SLC to LYS flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City Airport to Lyon Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SLC and LYS:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SLC land on schedule 85% of the time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SLC:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
If you're getting in on a late Salt Lake City Airport to Lyon Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LYS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Lyon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Lyon. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you want to go to Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SLC to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
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, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are among the biggest draws.
