Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon is two hours behind Jeddah and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your JED to LYS flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between JED and LYS:
Luxor International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is £84. A round-trip fare is currently £211. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from JED to LYS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
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Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights leaving King Abdulaziz International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from JED.
Central Jeddah to King Abdulaziz International Airport is approximately 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near JED. Whether you're taking an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel close to LYS if you're on a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lyon and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks ahead.
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.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Lyon. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to explore Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lyon. Around 240 miles away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 170 miles south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.