Traveling from Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Nice Airport to Lyon Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour.
Nice and Lyon share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from NCE to LYS start from 06:25 — the earliest with Air France. The last departure is at 20:35 with Air France. Overall, you can take your pick of nine weekly Nice Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
Your NCE to LYS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Lyon (and then discovering more of France!) is a snap with Air France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Nice Airport to Lyon Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Air France on this route.
Air France is a leader in on-time performance for NCE to LYS flights, with 89.41% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nice Airport to Lyon Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NCE and LYS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Olbia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nice Airport (NCE) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
At the moment, AED 175 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Nice Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 341. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from NCE to LYS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nice Airport to Lyon Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from NCE to LYS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nice Airport to Lyon Airport.
Handy information about Nice Airport (NCE)
Of all flights leaving Nice Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
Nice Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Nice. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Nice Airport to Lyon Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
Consider booking a hotel near LYS if you're catching a late Nice Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Lyon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and discover more of Lyon and beyond.
Booking your ride from Lyon Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Airport to central Lyon has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometers away.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Nice Airport to Lyon Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Lyon in March.
Before locking in your flight from Nice Airport to Lyon Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from NCE to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
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 kilometers north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometers south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are among its highlights.
