Travelling from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Caen.
You can choose from 20 weekly Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Air France is the earliest flight you can take. Air France operates the last service of the day at 18:45.
Your CFR to LYS flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Flying into Lyon (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Air France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
With a reliable 85.58% of services arriving as planned, Air France is the most punctual carrier offering CFR to LYS flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CFR and LYS:
Bastia Poretta Airport
Sud Corse Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is £64. A return fare is currently £103. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from CFR to LYS, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CFR to LYS.
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Handy information about Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Carpiquet Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 85.58% of flights that depart CFR arrive at their destination on time.
Carpiquet Airport is around 6 miles from central Caen. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving 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 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near CFR:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you have a late Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near LYS:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks in advance.
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 by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Lyon in January.
Book your flight from Carpiquet Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CFR to LYS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. Around 240 miles north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another essential stop in France and is around 170 miles south of Lyon. No trip is complete without visiting Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.