Flying from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Tokyo has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) departing from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is eight hours behind Tokyo. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Tokyo to LYS.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, plan to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tokyo to LYS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Haneda Airport (HND). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
HND is about 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Haneda Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Haneda Airport, 73.52% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Check out these connections between Narita International Airport and LYS:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NRT from central Tokyo in around 1 hour. The airport is approximately 64 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Tokyo to LYS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Narita International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70.53%.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you have a late flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near LYS:
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Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon is around 19 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is Rs92,986. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs228,837. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Tokyo to LYS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). September is the busiest month to visit Lyon. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
Book a Tokyo to LYS flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 13ºC to 31ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Lyon
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lyon:
Fête Des Lumières and Lyon Old Town are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Lyon to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Odeon of Lyon.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
If you want to check out another side of France, head for Nice, about 290 kilometres south-east of Lyon. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are key reasons to visit.