Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your MSP 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 for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MSP and LYS:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
£247 is the best price for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Return flights start at £618. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MSP to LYS, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lyon Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MSP to LYS.
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Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis St Paul Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Minneapolis St Paul Airport is about 18 kms (11 miles) from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
Reserve a hotel close to LYS if you have a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Lyon Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lyon and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Lyon Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Lyon Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Lyon in March.
Book your flight from Minneapolis St Paul 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.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey about 386 kms (240 miles) north-west to Paris to tick off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, your itinerary will be busy.
Marseille is another must-experience destination in France and is around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Lyon. No trip is complete without seeing Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
