Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Budapest Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Budapest Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Budapest's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lyon.
Your LYS to BUD flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Lyon Airport to Budapest Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Budapest — and maybe even more of Hungary if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with easyJet on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that offers LYS to BUD flights. An impressive 90.48% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Budapest Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LYS and BUD:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Budapest Airport (BUD)
Right now, RM173 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Airport to Budapest Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM348. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LYS to BUD, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Budapest Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of all flights departing from Lyon Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LYS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lyon Airport to Budapest Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Budapest Airport (BUD)
Book a hotel near BUD if you're on a late Lyon Airport to Budapest Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Budapest Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion and explore beyond Budapest's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Budapest Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Budapest Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
Budapest Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Budapest. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Budapest Airport (BUD)
June is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Budapest Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Budapest in March.
Before locking in your flight from Lyon Airport to Budapest Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Budapest, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LYS to BUD in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Hungary
Debrecen is just one of the many cities in Hungary waiting to be explored once you've seen Budapest. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Hortobágy National Park, Nagyerdei Park and Debreceni Zsinagóga.
Around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest, Miskolc is another essential stop in Hungary. Start your sightseeing at Miskolctapolca Cave Bath, Bukk National Park and Diósgyőr: Történelmi Emlékhely.
