Flying from Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Philadelphia. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Philadelphia to LYS. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Fourth of July, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Philadelphia to LYS with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between PHL and LYS include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Philadelphia International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
77% of flights leaving from Philadelphia International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
TTN is about 48 kilometres from central Philadelphia. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to LYS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Trenton-Mercer Airport:
76% of flights departing Trenton-Mercer Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near LYS:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$566 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. A return flight starts from $1,335. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to LYS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). June is the busiest month to travel to Lyon. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in January.
When booking your Philadelphia to LYS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 8ºC.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are essential stops on your Lyon itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Nice is another sought-after destination in France and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. No journey is complete without seeing Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.