Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Lyon and Tunis Carthage are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 17 weekly Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Transavia France is the earliest flight you can take. Nouvelair Tunisie operates the latest service of the day at 23:15.
Your LYS to TUN flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport, so jetting to Tunis Carthage (and then exploring more of Tunisia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Transavia France on this route.
Transavia France is the most punctual carrier that operates LYS to TUN flights. A dependable 87.5% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LYS and TUN:
Nice Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN)
At the moment, $120 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $204. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LYS to TUN.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LYS to TUN.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Lyon Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LYS. Whether you have an early flight from Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN)
Book a hotel close to TUN if you have a late Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Tunis Carthage Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from SGF, Budget or OtoQ and explore beyond Tunis Carthage's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Tunis Carthage Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Tunis Carthage in March.
Before locking in your flight from Lyon Airport to Tunis Carthage Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Tunis Carthage, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 38ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LYS to TUN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tunisia
Tunis Carthage has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tunisia you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres south of Tunis Carthage, a visit to Sousse will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Grande Mosque, Medina of Sousse and Samara Beach.
Kairouan is another sought-after destination in Tunisia and is around 137 kilometres south of Tunis Carthage. No journey is complete without a visit to Kairouan Grand Mosque, Route el Djem and Minaret of the Great Mosque of Kairouan.