Flying from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Florence and Lyon are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Your FLR to LYS flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Volotea is your ticket to exploring Lyon (and perhaps some other exciting parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport offered by this carrier.
Volotea is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FLR and LYS include:
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
At the moment, £23 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Firenze-Peretola Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £50. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from FLR to LYS by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding cheap flights from FLR to LYS is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Firenze-Peretola Airport, data shows 68.62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Firenze-Peretola Airport is around 6 miles from central Florence. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near FLR. Whether you have an early flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're landing on a late Firenze-Peretola Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near LYS:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 miles away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to visit Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FLR to LYS sometime then if you want to travel 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 240 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, consider Marseille, roughly 170 miles south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are highlights.
