Flying from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to Paris: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Lyon (the location of Lyon Saint Exupery Airport) and Paris follow the same timezone — UTC+1.
The most popular route is from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Choose from 37 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LYS to CDG is the 06:35 Air France service. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 18:45 with Air France.
To avoid rushing for your LYS to Paris flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris ticket. Begin your trip at LYS and end it at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Be on the lookout for offers from Air France. This carrier operates direct flights from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Lyon, LYS can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near LYS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to Paris
RM236 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris flight. A round-trip ticket right now is RM607. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from LYS to Paris, reserve your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
October is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Paris. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near CDG if you're coming in on a late flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your flight from LYS to Paris.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
After your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Paris is roughly 14 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
The journey will take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your LYS to Paris flight:
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from ORY one week in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Paris Orly Airport is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) is around 88 kilometres from the centre of Paris. It'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the city centre by taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris.
If you use public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Choose a hotel near BVA and go from landing to lounging in your room in a flash. Whether you're coming in on a late LYS to Paris flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these accommodation options are all about convenience:
Plan ahead and get the perks. Book your ride from BVA three weeks before your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris to access the best rates.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport can be found at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Best time to go to Paris
January is the quietest month for flights from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Paris based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LYS to Paris in January when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Paris, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are top attractions which should feature on every Paris itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to explore other corners of France. Travel about 386 kilometres southeast to Lyon to tick off its leading attractions. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Paris. No journey is complete without a visit to Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
