Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cancun Airport (CUN): what you need to know
The timezone in Cancun is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Lyon.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your LYS to CUN flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Cancun Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LYS and CUN:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cancun Airport (CUN)
Currently, $836 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Airport to Cancun Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,413. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LYS to CUN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport to Cancun Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LYS to CUN.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lyon Airport to Cancun Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
79% of flights departing from Lyon Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LYS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Airport to Cancun Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cancun Airport (CUN)
Reserve a hotel close to CUN if you're catching a late Lyon Airport to Cancun Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Cancun Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own set of wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cancun Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cancun Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cancun Airport (CUN)
April is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Cancun Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cancun in March.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Airport to Cancun Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to CUN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Cancun, now it's time to explore other parts of Mexico. Travel about 290 kilometres west to Merida to check off its top attractions. From Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos to Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Campeche is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 418 kilometres west of Cancun. No trip is complete without experiencing Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.