Travelling from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Budapest and Lyon follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your BUD to LYS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
With a dependable 80.95% of services landing on schedule, easyJet has the best on-time record for BUD to LYS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between BUD and LYS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
At the moment, $95 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $164. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUD to LYS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Landing cheap flights from BUD to LYS is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Budapest Airport (BUD)
81% of flights departing from Budapest Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from BUD.
Central Budapest to Budapest Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BUD:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
If you're arriving on a late Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LYS:
Travel at your own pace with a Lyon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Lyon and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Budapest Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BUD to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.