Flying from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Lyon is one hour behind Chania and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CHQ to LYS flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Lyon (and then discovering more of France!) is a breeze with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is easyJet.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CHQ and LYS include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Right now, 30 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 88 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from CHQ to LYS by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Chania International Airport (CHQ)
91.98% of flights leaving Chania International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of CHQ.
Chania International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Chania. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CHQ:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're getting in on a late Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near LYS:
Grab a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is January, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Chania International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to visit Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CHQ to LYS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.