Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August 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.
Before organising your cheap ticket from YOW to LYS, check if you need a visa to enter France. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated frequently. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is P25,747. The cheapest price for a return flight is P22,276. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to LYS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The journey from central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport takes about 43 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to YOW:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Consider booking a hotel near LYS if you're on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Lyon. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 47 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is April, while September is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 13 ºC to 31 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3 ºC and 9 ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YOW to LYS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by finding a wonderful stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from YOW to LYS, explore our selection of hotel options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are must-visits when exploring Lyon.
Complete your Lyon trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Lyon.