Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BHX to LYS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EasyJet has direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BHX and LYS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
47 € is the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 98 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BHX to LYS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BHX to LYS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Of all flights departing from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% land on schedule at their destination.
Birmingham International Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel close to LYS if you have a late Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and discover Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Lyon in January.
Before locking in your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHX to LYS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.