Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Lyon is one hour ahead of London and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Take your pick of 70 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with British Airways is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 18:30.
To ensure you get on your LHR to LYS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Lyon (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with British Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is British Airways.
With 70.21% of services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to LYS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is 63 €. A return plane ticket right now is 125 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from LHR to LYS, book your trip one month ahead of your departure.
December is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to LYS.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Check in to 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 main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
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. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is January, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LHR 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 discovered once you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another favourite destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.