Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Munich and Lyon are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Every week, there are 59 Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 07:00 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:35 with Lufthansa.
Your MUC to LYS flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating MUC to LYS flights. An exceptional 80.59% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MUC and LYS include:
Frankfurt Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
£55 is the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Return flights start at £106. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from MUC to LYS by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Landing cheap flights from MUC to LYS is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss 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)
If you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near LYS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is roughly 19 miles from the centre of Lyon. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to LYS in January. Average temperatures are 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 once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 240 miles away to the north-west, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another standout destination in France and is around 170 miles south of Lyon. No trip is complete without visiting Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
