Traveling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Dortmund Airport (DTM): what you need to know
Lyon and Dortmund share the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you catch your LYS to DTM flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Dortmund Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LYS and DTM include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Porto Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
AED 288 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. A return flight starts from AED 627. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LYS to DTM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Dortmund Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from LYS to DTM is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Dortmund Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights leaving from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Dortmund Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LYS:
Arriving at Dortmund Airport (DTM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Dortmund Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DTM instead:
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Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Dortmund Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to central Dortmund
Dortmund Airport to central Dortmund has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Dortmund Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Dortmund in January.
Before locking in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Dortmund Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Dortmund, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to DTM around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Dortmund. Around 418 kilometers away to the east, top sights here include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, roughly 290 kilometers north-east of Dortmund. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.
