Travelling from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll board your flight from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are the two main airports in Bangkok.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Bangkok. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Bangkok to LYS. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to LYS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
67.87% of flights that depart Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
You can get to DMK from the centre of Bangkok in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 27 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to LYS flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 66.48%.
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near LYS and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lyon and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
The centre of Lyon is about 19 kilometres from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Right now, $561 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,337. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Bangkok to LYS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on flight tickets from Bangkok to LYS.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). Plan your visit to Lyon in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Bangkok to LYS flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 13ºC to 31ºC.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lyon
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lyon:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are attractions you won't want to skip in Lyon.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Marseille to tick off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of Lyon, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.