Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Lyon is one hour ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your EDI to LYS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Lyon (and then discovering more of France!) is a cinch with easyJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
EasyJet is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, ₹ 3,311 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 6,045. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from EDI to LYS.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EDI to LYS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights that leave from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on time.
Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Lyon. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to LYS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are the start of reasons to visit.