Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Lyon Airport.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Cairo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CAI to LYS flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Transavia France offers direct flights from Cairo Airport to Lyon 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 passenger demand on this route is Transavia France.
Among carriers operating CAI to LYS flights, Transavia France is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Lyon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CAI and LYS include:
Istanbul Airport
Barcelona Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo Airport to Lyon Airport flight is 75 €. A return plane ticket right now is 222 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAI to LYS.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Lyon Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CAI to LYS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to Cairo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights complete their journey on time.
Cairo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CAI. Whether you have an early flight from Cairo Airport to Lyon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairo Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Lyon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Lyon and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lyon. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cairo Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to visit Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to LYS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.