Flying from Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Hamburg and Lyon (where Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch once you arrive.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Hamburg to LYS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like June or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Hamburg to LYS departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Hamburg Airport:
Of the departures from Hamburg Airport, 75% touch down on time at their destination.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near LYS and hit the pillow fast:
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To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Central Lyon is around 26 kms (16 miles) from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
£48 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Return flights start at £129. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Hamburg to LYS. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). October is the busiest month to travel to Lyon. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in September.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Hamburg to LYS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC.
More about Lyon
After booking your flight from Hamburg to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lyon:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Lyon when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Fête Des Lumières followed by Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lyon. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the south, popular attractions include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Around 290 kms (180 miles) southeast of Lyon, Nice is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais.