Travelling from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) jetting off from here.
Book a direct Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Lyon is one hour behind Bucharest. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Take your pick of 3 direct services each week. Wizz Air Malta operates a 6:15am departure between OTP and LYS.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Bucharest to LYS.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) operate out of this terminal.
Wizz Air Malta is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport taking off from OTP.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline most travellers choose for flights from OTP to LYS.
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
78% of flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport reach their destination on time.
Baneasa Airport (BBU)
From the centre of Bucharest, BBU is around 8 kilometres away. When planning the best way to get there, check whether public transport is available or if driving is more convenient.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Bucharest to LYS flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Baneasa Airport:
Baneasa Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
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Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, central Lyon is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is RM136. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM282. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from Bucharest to LYS, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to Lyon. June is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Bucharest to LYS plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Lyon
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lyon:
Fête Des Lumières and Lyon Old Town are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Lyon must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
You've visited Lyon, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Travel around 274 kilometres south to Marseille to check off its must-visit sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another side of France, head for Nice, about 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are the start of reasons to visit.