Flying from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to Warsaw: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw.
Warsaw and Lyon (where Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located) are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
With six flights a week between the two airports, Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is the busiest route. Catch LOT - Polish Airlines's 11:10 flight to get your journey from LYS to WAW underway.
For a relaxed start to your LYS to Warsaw flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Direct Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw tickets are available for booking. Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) will be your arrival point.
Book your favourite seat with LOT - Polish Airlines. This popular airline operates direct flights from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from LYS to Warsaw. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
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.
Booked an early flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LYS:
79% of flights leaving from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to Warsaw
RM206 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw flight. A return plane ticket right now is RM503. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from LYS to Warsaw if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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Airports in Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
The distance from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw is roughly 10 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw. Stay at one of these accommodation options near WAW instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Warsaw Chopin Airport about one week ahead of your flight from LYS to Warsaw.
Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)
After your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Warsaw is roughly 40 kilometres from Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI).
The journey will take about 50 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to rest your head close to WMI. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your LYS to Warsaw flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at WMI will help you save.
Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO)
Hop off your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw and make your way to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Warsaw is around 97 kilometres from Warsaw Radom Airport (RDO) and usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to drive there.
Public transport can get you there in about 2 hours.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel near RDO. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your LYS to Warsaw flight:
Plan ahead and put that extra money in your pocket. Book your vehicle from RDO four weeks before your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw for the best deals.
Best time to go to Warsaw
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw. September is the busiest month to visit Warsaw. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book a Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from LYS to Warsaw around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Warsaw
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Warsaw right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Warsaw:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Warsaw Uprising Monument, The Royal Castle in Warsaw and Castle Square are popular attractions which should be on every Warsaw itinerary.
Explore more of Poland
Lodz is just one of the many cities in Poland waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Warsaw. Around 121 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Mural Atlas, Łódź Mural and Great Synagogue Memorial.
If there's time to check out another corner of Poland, head for Krakow, roughly 257 kilometres south of Warsaw. Rynek Glowny, Historic Old Town and St. Mary's Basilica are the start of reasons to visit.