Traveling from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Lyon is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Glasgow to LYS.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as October and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Glasgow to LYS with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GLA and LYS include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Located around 13 kilometers from the center of Glasgow, GLA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Glasgow Airport:
When it comes to Glasgow Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights complete their journey on time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, check out these options when setting off from Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
Faro Airport (FAO)
PIK is about 48 kilometers from central Glasgow. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to LYS flight:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77%.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Reserve a hotel near LYS if you have a late flight from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
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Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, central Lyon is around 26 kilometers away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
AED 196 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Return flights start at AED 402. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Glasgow to LYS if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Affordable Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
October is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Visit Lyon in September for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Glasgow to LYS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lyon
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lyon:
There are loads of things to do in Lyon when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Fête Des Lumières followed by Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometers south of Lyon, a visit to Marseille will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Nice is another must-experience destination in France and is around 290 kilometers southeast of Lyon. No trip is complete without dropping by Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais.