Travelling from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Montpellier and Lyon are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
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 board your MPL to LYS flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MPL and LYS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport
Carpiquet Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
66 € is the lowest price for a one-way Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 165 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MPL to LYS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MPL to LYS couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
When it comes to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.45% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Montpellier Mediterranee Airport from central Montpellier, it'll take about 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.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MPL:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Reserve a hotel near LYS if you're on a late Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to visit Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MPL to LYS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
