Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome.
Flights from FCO to LYS start from 06:10 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The latest departure is at 22:05 with easyJet. Overall, you can choose from 21 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FCO to LYS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
EasyJet is your ticket to exploring Lyon (and maybe even some other exciting corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FCO and LYS include:
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Naples International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, 30 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 56 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FCO to LYS.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, data shows 70.57% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near FCO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're landing on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near LYS:
Pick up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Lyon in January.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.