Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lyon.
You can choose from 40 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Austrian is the earliest available. Austrian operates the last service of the day at 20:20.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LYS to VIE flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Vienna (and then discovering more of Austria!) is easy with Austrian. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Austrian is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Austrian is the most punctual carrier offering LYS to VIE flights. A dependable 84.21% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LYS and VIE:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Currently, 42 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 145 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from LYS to VIE, book your journey five months before your departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of all flights leaving Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% touch down on time at their destination.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LYS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Consider booking a hotel near VIE if you're catching a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Vienna International Airport rental car and explore Vienna and beyond with your own set of wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Vienna International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport to central Vienna has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Vienna in January.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Vienna International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to VIE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to discover other corners of Austria. Travel about 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to check off its leading sights. From Schlossberg to Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 153 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another essential stop in Austria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.