Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Frankfurt.
Each week, there are 29 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
Your FRA to LYS flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as September, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Lufthansa is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 90.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Dolomiti has the best on-time record for FRA to LYS flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FRA and LYS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
At the moment, Rs28,851 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs55,882. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from FRA to LYS, book your journey ten months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from FRA to LYS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Frankfurt to Frankfurt am Main Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near FRA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
If you're getting in on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near LYS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lyon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Lyon Airport about three weeks before you set off.
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 by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Lyon in March.
Book your flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to LYS in January if you want to travel in 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 once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
