Travelling from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know
London has plenty of airports to start your journey from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
The average duration of a direct London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) is the most popular route. There are 16 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with British Airways at 6:15pm. Go for the first LHR to LYS departure with British Airways at 6:05am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to LYS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can find a direct flight from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When leaving from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport with British Airways.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with British Airways from LHR to LYS.
With 70.21% of its services arriving as planned, British Airways is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
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68.18% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Think about kicking off your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) flight ticket from this popular hub.
When setting off from LGW, you can pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from London to LYS. Take to the skies with any of these carriers:
easyJet is the go-to airline for bookings on the LGW to LYS route.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Choose British Airways. 80.0% of its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport arrive as scheduled.
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to LYS flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Book a flight ticket from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and LYS include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
Laleu Airport (LRH)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to Stansted Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Flights that depart from STN touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
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Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon is around 19 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, ₹ 2,137 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 3,740. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to LYS.
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The best time to fly from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Lyon. September is when most people book flights from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a London to LYS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 13ºC to 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC.
More about Lyon
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Lyon right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from London to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Lyon when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to Fête Des Lumières followed by Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Marseille to check off its must-visit sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nice is another standout destination in France and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Lyon. No trip is complete without visiting Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.