Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon is nine hours behind Gold Coast and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your OOL to LYS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, 479 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 1.551 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from OOL to LYS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from OOL to LYS.
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Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to Gold Coast Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.82% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to OOL:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gold Coast Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Lyon. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Gold Coast Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Lyon in January.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OOL to LYS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions 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 journey is complete without visiting Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
