Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Geneva.
To ensure you get on your GVA to LYS flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Geneve Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between GVA and LYS include:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
P2,830 is the best price for a one-way Geneve Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P5,785. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GVA to LYS, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Geneve Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
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Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
Of the departures from Geneve Airport, 65.81% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Geneva to Geneve Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GVA? If you're catching an early flight from Geneve Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Geneve Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Pick up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Lyon. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Geneve Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Geneve Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to explore Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GVA to LYS around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered after you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are among the biggest draws.