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WAS — LYS
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

Flights to Lyon in 2024

Find the latest flights to Lyon in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$2,395

Return from

$9,740

One-way from

$1,366
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Lyon-Saint Exupéry
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)

When is the best time to book a flight to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Lyon may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Lyon should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lyon. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lyon. Reviews last updated 29 March 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways to Lyon to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.7
Good
4,553 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.7
Good
1,060 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.5
Good
3,744 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,510 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

  • How long is the flight to Lyon?

    The travel time to Lyon, France, from cities in New Zealand can differ somewhat based mostly on where you depart from and how many stops you need to make along the way. From Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), Lyon, you should expect a trip time of about 29h 45min. If you will be departing from Christchurch (CHC), you should expect travel times of about 33h. Finally, if you are departing from Wellington (WLG), you should expect travel times of about 38h 25min.

  • Are there direct flights to Lyon?

    While it may be a little bit disappointing to learn that there are no direct flights available to Lyon, there are still some great Lyon flight deals to be had. There is a three-stop flight that departs from Wellington and has layovers at Auckland, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). There is a two-stop flight leaving from Christchurch that has layovers at Singapore Changi (SIN) and Frankfurt. Finally, you can take a two-stop flight from Auckland that has layovers at Singapore Changi and Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).

  • How do you get from Lyon Airport to the city centre?

    France is a country known for a number of different transportation options, so it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of choices to get from the airport to the centre of the city of Lyon. As an example, you can take the Lyon Rhonexpress train, which makes the trip in about 29min for a price of about € 14.50 (NZ$ 24.50). Another choice is to ride on a bus from FlixBus, which makes the trip in roughly 50min for a price of around € 5 (NZ$ 8.50). If you prefer to travel by taxi, you can easily find one at the airport; it can take you into the centre of town in about 22min for a price of around € 51 (NZ$ 86).

  • What are some things to do in Lyon?

    A very well-known destination for visitors to this area is La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, which is a church and an art museum, plus it boasts an expansive view of the city below from its hilltop location. An example of an open green space where you can easily spend an entire day wandering and exploring is Parc de la Tete d'Or, which offers several examples of 19th-century architecture, plus there is a lake right in the centre of the park. If you would like to explore the cultural centre of Lyon, then make the trip to Place Bellecour, a huge public square that is quite pedestrian friendly.

  • Do I need a passport or a visa to fly to Lyon?

    For anyone departing from New Zealand that wants to travel to France, you will need a valid passport; it needs to be valid for at least 90 days beyond your planned date of departure from France. There is no need to obtain a visa before travelling to France from New Zealand if your visit will be for less than 90 days.

  • What does LYS mean?

    This is defined as Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Codes like LYS are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lyon?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) if they wish to fly to Lyon. The Lyon airport is 20.1 km from the city centre.

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