Travelling from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Prague.
Choose from three weekly Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with Volotea is the earliest flight you can take. Volotea operates the last service of the day at 21:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PRG to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Lyon (and perhaps some other great corners of France!). Check out the direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport offered by this popular airline.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PRG and LYS:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is 20 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 49 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PRG to LYS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PRG to LYS.
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Handy information about Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
69.89% of flights taking off from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Prague to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near PRG:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel near LYS if you're on a late Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Lyon. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Lyon in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PRG to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of France, head for Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are key reasons to visit.