Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Hurghada Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Lyon.
Flights from LYS to HRG start at 07:35 — the earliest with Transavia France. The latest departure is at 16:10 with easyJet. In total, you can choose from three weekly Lyon Airport to Hurghada Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LYS to HRG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Flying into Hurghada (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a breeze with Transavia France. This popular airline has direct flights from Lyon Airport to Hurghada Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Transavia France.
Transavia France is the most punctual carrier operating LYS to HRG flights. A dependable 80.0% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Airport to Hurghada Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LYS and HRG:
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Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of all flights departing from Lyon Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Lyon Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Lyon Airport to Hurghada Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LYS:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Book a hotel near HRG if you have a late Lyon Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Hurghada Airport rental car and explore Hurghada and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Hurghada Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Lyon Airport to Hurghada Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Hurghada. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lyon Airport to Hurghada Airport for August if you want to explore Hurghada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 36ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LYS to HRG in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Hurghada has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. About 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, a visit to Cairo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Egypt, consider Giza, about 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are among its highlights.