Travelling from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the two main airports in Istanbul.
Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 35 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight.
Lyon is two hours behind Istanbul. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Transavia France at 9:20pm. Choose the first IST to LYS departure with Turkish Airlines at 7:10am if getting there sooner works for you.
Your flight from Istanbul to LYS won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer queues and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport with Turkish Airlines. This top airline operates services from IST.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Turkish Airlines between IST and LYS.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Istanbul to LYS leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
IST is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 45 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
You can book a direct Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) flight ticket with departures from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). See if flying from SAW works better for your plans.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to LYS are available with Pegasus.
On the SAW to LYS route, Pegasus is the preferred choice of many.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, with 68.75% of its services landing on time.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to LYS flight:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near LYS:
Grab a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and discover Lyon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon is around 19 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, Rs14,786 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs36,521. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Istanbul to LYS, book your ticket two months ahead of your planned departure.
July is when you're most likely to land a good deal on an Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Istanbul to LYS.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). Visit Lyon in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Book your Istanbul to LYS flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 9ºC.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Lyon when you're ready to see the sights. Kick things off at Fête Des Lumières followed by Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Explore more of France
Lyon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Around 290 kilometres south-east of Lyon, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
