Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes. Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, making Lyon 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Flying during a popular month like June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Lyon (and then exploring more of France!) is simple with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
To break up your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the BHX - LYS route are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Brussels Airport
Frankfurt Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter France, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the latest information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from BHX to LYS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is 43 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 97 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from BHX to LYS by booking 3 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham, Birmingham International Airport can be reached in about 23 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 48 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your holiday? Stay near BHX. Whether you're taking an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon is around 35 minutes in a car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 47 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lyon in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 9ºC then.
More about Lyon
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Lyon right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from BHX to LYS:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are top sights which should be on any well-planned Lyon itinerary.
Complete your Lyon trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Lyon holiday.