Flying from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Belfast. Explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when booking your flight from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS).
Take off on a direct Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon.
To ensure you get on your flight from Belfast to LYS, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
You can book a direct flight from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) out of Belfast International Airport (BFS).
When taking off from BFS, you can catch a direct flight from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport with easyJet.
Most travellers choose to fly with easyJet from BFS to LYS.
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Split up your flight from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and LYS are:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Belfast to LYS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
68.3% of all departures from George Best Belfast City Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Have a late flight from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near LYS and be in snooze mode sooner:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon is roughly 19 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, $51 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $143. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Belfast to LYS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). September is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
Lock in a Belfast to LYS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 13ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 9ºC.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Belfast to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Lyon when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Fête Des Lumières followed by Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Explore more of France
Lyon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in France, consider Nice, roughly 290 kilometres south-east of Lyon. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are key highlights.