Flying from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, making Lyon one hour behind Hurghada.
Flights from HRG to LYS start at 13:10 — the first with Transavia France. The last departure is at 22:30 with easyJet. Overall, you can take your pick of three weekly Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your HRG to LYS flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Lyon (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Transavia France. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport.
Transavia France tops the list for bookings on this route.
Transavia France is the most punctual carrier offering HRG to LYS flights. An exceptional 87.5% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between HRG and LYS:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Prague Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
Right now, £56 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £132. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HRG to LYS, book your journey six months before your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HRG to LYS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
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Handy information about Hurghada Airport (HRG)
64% of flights that leave from Hurghada Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Hurghada to Hurghada Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near HRG:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lyon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Lyon and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Airport to central Lyon has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 26 kms (16 miles) away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Lyon in March.
Book your flight from Hurghada Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you want to visit Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HRG to LYS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kms (240 miles) away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Marseille is another sought-after destination in France and is around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Lyon. No trip is complete without visiting Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.