Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Corfu Airport (CFU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport.
The timezone in Corfu is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Lyon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LYS to CFU flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
EasyJet has direct flights from Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Corfu — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is easyJet.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier offering LYS to CFU flights, with 66.67% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between LYS and CFU include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Budapest Airport
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Corfu Airport (CFU)
£29 is the best price for a one-way Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport flight. A return flight starts from £54. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LYS to CFU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LYS to CFU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kms (16 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LYS:
Arriving at Corfu Airport (CFU)
Reserve a hotel close to CFU if you're on a late Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Corfu Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, VOLTA or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Corfu and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Corfu Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Corfu Airport (CFU) to central Corfu
Corfu Airport is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) from central Corfu. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Corfu Airport (CFU)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Corfu based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Lyon Airport to Corfu Airport for August if you'd like to go to Corfu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LYS to CFU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've seen Corfu. Around 370 kms (230 miles) away to the south-east, top sights here include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
If you want to check out another great destination in Greece, consider Thessaloniki, about 274 kms (170 miles) north-east of Corfu. Church of Agia Sofia, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue are highlights.