Flying from Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Lyon is six hours ahead of Orlando. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Orlando to LYS.
Flying during a peak month like March? High seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Orlando to LYS leaving from Orlando International Airport (MCO), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Travelling from central Orlando to MCO takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Orlando International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
77% of flights that take off from Orlando International Airport land at their destination on time.
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Orlando to SFB in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Orlando to LYS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Orlando Sanford International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Orlando Sanford International Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Central Lyon is around 26 kilometres from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Right now, $452 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,119. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Orlando to LYS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Orlando to LYS.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). June is the peak month for travel to Lyon. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in January.
Book a Orlando to LYS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 8ºC.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Orlando to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Lyon when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Fête Des Lumières followed by Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lyon. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in France, head for Nice, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are highlights.
