Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Barcelona and Lyon are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can choose from 17 weekly Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Vueling is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BCN to LYS flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Vueling offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Vueling tops the list for bookings on this route.
Vueling tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BCN to LYS flights, with 87.63% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BCN and LYS:
Palma - Majorca Airport
Marseille Airport
Menorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport flight is $32. A return plane ticket is currently $84. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from BCN to LYS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BCN to LYS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BCN land on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lyon Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Lyon and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lyon Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Airport to central Lyon has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Lyon. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Barcelona Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Marseille is another must-experience destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No trip is complete without visiting Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.