Flying from Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to LYS.
Travelling over a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to LYS leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
80% of flights departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of GIG.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can get to SDU from the centre of Rio de Janeiro in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Rio de Janeiro to LYS flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
79% of flights out of Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LYS and turn in quicker:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Right now, ₹ 60,417 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 97,974. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to LYS, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Plan your visit to Lyon in January for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Rio de Janeiro to LYS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 8ºC.
More about Lyon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Lyon right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are top attractions which should feature on every Lyon itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've seen Lyon, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Travel about 274 kilometres south to Marseille to tick off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nice is another sought-after destination in France and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. No trip is complete without dropping by Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
