Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon is one hour behind Sofia and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SOF to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SOF and LYS include:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Palese Airport
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is Rs7,944. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs15,227. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOF to LYS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SOF to LYS.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
Of the departures from Sofia Airport, 66.73% land on time at their destination.
Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Sofia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near SOF:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel close to LYS if you have a late Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Lyon in January.
Lock in your flight from Sofia Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to explore Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SOF to LYS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.