Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Taipei: what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is seven hours ahead of Lyon, where Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your LYS to Taipei flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from LYS to Taipei, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
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LYS is around 19 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near LYS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Taipei or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
When it comes to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.6% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Taipei
336 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Taipei flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 650 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from LYS to Taipei. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Taipei, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TPE:
Travel at your own pace with a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and chase adventure across Taipei and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks before your flight from LYS to Taipei.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
The centre of Taipei is located around 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). After your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Taipei has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to TSA. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your LYS to Taipei flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from TSA four weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Taipei. The city comes alive during peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and major attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Taipei in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Taipei is July, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Taipei plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to Taipei in January when temperatures average between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Taipei
After booking your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Taipei, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Taipei:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are a couple of major attractions to put on your Taipei to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a visit to T'ai-chung-shih will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Taiwan, head for Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are among its highlights.