Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Airport.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of London.
You can choose from 16 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 18:15.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to LYS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
British Airways offers direct flights from London Heathrow 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.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
British Airways stands out as the most punctual carrier for LHR to LYS flights, with 80.67% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and LYS:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Airport flight is Rs24,453. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs38,440. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from LHR to LYS, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
Reserve a hotel close to LYS if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Lyon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Lyon and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Lyon in March.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of France
Lyon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in France, consider Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are among the biggest draws.