Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ajaccio Airport (AJA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport.
Ajaccio's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lyon.
Flights from LYS to AJA start from 06:00 — the earliest with easyJet. The last departure is at 22:05 with Air Corsica. In total, there are seven weekly Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LYS to AJA flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Ajaccio (and then other destinations in France) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Corsica on this route.
With 76.92% of services arriving as planned, Air Corsica is the most punctual carrier offering LYS to AJA flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LYS and AJA:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nantes Airport
Caen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ajaccio Airport (AJA)
Currently, 33 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 72 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book three months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LYS to AJA.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
79% of flights that depart Lyon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ajaccio Airport (AJA)
Consider booking a hotel near AJA if you're catching a late Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Ajaccio Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and see more of Ajaccio and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Ajaccio Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Ajaccio Airport (AJA) to central Ajaccio
From Ajaccio Airport, Ajaccio is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Ajaccio Airport (AJA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Ajaccio. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Airport to Ajaccio Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Ajaccio, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to AJA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ajaccio. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
If you're eager to discover another corner of France, consider Nice, roughly 225 kilometres north-west of Ajaccio. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are among the biggest draws.