Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport.
Brussels and Lyon are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from BRU to LYS start from 09:45 — the earliest with Brussels Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:00 with Brussels Airlines. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BRU to LYS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Brussels Airlines has direct flights from Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
Brussels Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Brussels Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for BRU to LYS flights, with 80.87% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between BRU and LYS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport flight is Rs18,443. A return fare is currently Rs33,238. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BRU to LYS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from BRU to LYS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport.
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Of all flights leaving Brussels International Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
To get to Brussels International Airport from central Brussels, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BRU? If you're boarding an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel close to LYS if you have a late Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lyon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lyon and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Lyon Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Airport, Lyon is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Lyon in March.
Lock in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BRU to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Marseille is another favourite destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No journey is complete without a visit to Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
