Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport takes on average 3 hours 37 minutes. The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is 2 hours behind Istanbul.
For the earliest departure, hop on the 08:35 flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you want to leave later, the last flight departs at 18:00. With 16 flights every week from SAW to LYS, you can pick the one that's best for you.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Pegasus runs direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, and get ready to see the sights in Lyon — plus maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAW and LYS include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter France, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SAW to LYS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
46 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. A return flight starts at 125 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from SAW to LYS by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Finding a cheap ticket from SAW to LYS is straightforward with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Take advantage of filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
The journey from central Istanbul to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near LYS:
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.
It takes roughly 47 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Lyon. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International 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 and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAW to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 9ºC then.
More about Lyon
After locking in your flights from SAW to LYS, you'll want to find a hotel in Lyon. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this popular destination:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are attractions you won't want to skip in Lyon.
Complete your Lyon trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Lyon.