Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is 7 hours.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is three hours behind Dubai.
Each week, there are ten Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. To get going early, jump on the 08:40 Emirates flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 08:55 with Emirates.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DXB to LYS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Lyon (and then exploring more of France!) is easy with Emirates. This popular airline offers direct flights from Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Emirates has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier that operates DXB to LYS flights, with 78.69% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DXB and LYS include:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, Rs41,698 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs103,527. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from DXB to LYS, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each 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 notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DXB to LYS.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DXB? If you're catching an early flight from Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're landing on a late Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near LYS:
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 well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Dubai Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DXB 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 explored after you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
