Flying from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of New York.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your EWR to LYS flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New York Newark Airport to Lyon Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between EWR and LYS include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport (EWR) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
Currently, 224 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way New York Newark Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 532 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EWR to LYS if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from New York Newark Airport to Lyon Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from EWR to LYS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from New York Newark Airport to Lyon Airport.
Handy information about New York Newark Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of the departures from New York Newark Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central New York to New York Newark Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to EWR? If you're boarding an early flight from New York Newark Airport to Lyon Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a New York Newark Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Pick up a Lyon Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from New York Newark Airport to Lyon Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lyon in March.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from New York Newark Airport to Lyon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to LYS sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey about 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to check off its top attractions. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another side of France, consider Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are key highlights.