Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Lyon Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Montreal.
Flights from YUL to LYS start at 20:20 — the first with Air Transat. The latest departure is at 23:40 with Air Transat. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your YUL to LYS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Lyon (and then exploring more of France!) is a snap with Air Transat. This popular airline offers direct flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Lyon Airport.
Air Transat is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 81.48% of services arriving as planned, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating YUL to LYS flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Lyon Airport flight is Rs74,408. A return fare right now is Rs136,252. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YUL to LYS.
The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Lyon Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from YUL to LYS.
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Handy information about Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Of all flights departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, 67% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Montreal to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near YUL:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
If you're coming in on a late Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Lyon Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near LYS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lyon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Lyon and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Lyon Airport is March, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Lyon based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to visit Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YUL to LYS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are the start of reasons to visit.
