Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Catania and Lyon follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your CTA to LYS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
EasyJet is your gateway to exploring Lyon (and maybe even some other exciting parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings 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 Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CTA and LYS include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Palese Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is 23 €. A round-trip fare right now is 71 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from CTA to LYS by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CTA to LYS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport's on-time performance, 68.69% of flights complete their journey on time.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Catania. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CTA:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is January, while September is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CTA to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey around 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to check off its top attractions. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, your itinerary will be busy.
Marseille is another well-known destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.