Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Stuttgart and Lyon follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Leave plenty of time to catch your STR to LYS flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between STR and LYS:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Nice Airport
Hamburg International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Lyon Airport flight is 65 €. A round-trip fare right now is 163 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from STR to LYS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Stuttgart Airport to Lyon Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from STR to LYS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
78% of flights departing from Stuttgart Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Stuttgart Airport from central Stuttgart, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near STR? If you've booked an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Lyon Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel close to LYS if you're taking a late Stuttgart Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Lyon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience more of Lyon and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Lyon Airport about three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Stuttgart Airport to Lyon Airport is March, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Stuttgart Airport to Lyon Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from STR to LYS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in France, consider Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are highlights.
