Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Alicante Airport (ALC): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Alicante Airport.
Lyon and Alicante are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to ALC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Volotea has direct flights from Lyon Airport to Alicante Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Alicante — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Volotea.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that offers LYS to ALC flights. A reliable 80.0% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Airport to Alicante Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LYS and ALC:
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Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
79% of flights taking off from Lyon Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LYS. Whether you have an early flight from Lyon Airport to Alicante Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Alicante Airport (ALC)
Reserve a hotel near ALC if you're on a late Lyon Airport to Alicante Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Alicante Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, Record Go or Wheego and explore beyond Alicante's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Alicante Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Alicante Airport (ALC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Airport to Alicante Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Alicante in February.
Before locking in your flight from Lyon Airport to Alicante Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Alicante, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to ALC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Alicante. Around 370 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Around 483 kilometres north of Alicante, Logroño is another favourite stop in Spain. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.