Travelling from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Algiers.
Choose from 53 weekly Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with Transavia France is the earliest you can take. Transavia France operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
To ensure you get on your ALG to LYS flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Lyon (and then other parts of France) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
ASL Airlines France is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for ALG to LYS flights is Transavia France.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ALG and LYS:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is £31. A return ticket right now is £64. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ALG to LYS.
The cheapest month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
To reach Houari Boumediene Airport from central Algiers, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ALG:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Reserve a hotel close to LYS if you're taking a late Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Settle into 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 wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 19 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Lyon in January.
Before locking in your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ALG to LYS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Lyon, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey about 240 miles north-west to Paris to tick off its leading sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, your itinerary will be busy.
Marseille is another sought-after destination in France and is around 170 miles south of Lyon. No trip is complete without dropping by Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.