Flying from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Nantes.
Flights from NTE to LYS start from 06:15 — the first with Air France. The last service of the day is at 22:25 with Volotea. Overall, you can choose from 27 weekly Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your NTE to LYS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Lyon (and then other corners of France) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier that offers NTE to LYS flights. A dependable 89.68% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between NTE and LYS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Toulouse Airport
Ajaccio Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nantes Airport (NTE) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
Right now, $75 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $138. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from NTE to LYS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Nantes Airport (NTE)
Of the departures from Nantes Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Nantes Airport from central Nantes, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to NTE:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
If you're landing on a late Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near LYS:
Pick up a Lyon Airport rental car and discover Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Lyon Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Lyon in March.
When reserving your flight from Nantes Airport to Lyon Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NTE to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If there's time to check out another major destination in France, consider Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are the start of reasons to visit.