Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Frankfurt and Lyon are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from FRA to LYS start from 08:35 — the first with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 21:40 with Lufthansa. Overall, you can take your pick of 36 weekly Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Lyon (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier that operates FRA to LYS flights, with 76.52% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, ₹ 10,467 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 19,962. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from FRA to LYS.
March is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FRA to LYS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to FRA:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Explore without limits with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience more of Lyon and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Lyon. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to explore Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FRA to LYS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another favourite destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No trip is complete without experiencing Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
