Flying from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Oslo.
Leave plenty of time to make your OSL to LYS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Lyon (and then exploring more of France!) is a snap with Norwegian Air Shuttle. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Norwegian Air Shuttle.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between OSL and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is £43. A round-trip ticket is currently £87. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from OSL to LYS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from OSL to LYS.
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Handy information about Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
When it comes to Oslo Airport Gardermoen's on-time performance, data shows 71.98% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen is about 30 miles from central Oslo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near OSL:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Begin 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.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 miles away.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OSL to LYS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Lyon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be explored. About 240 miles north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If there's time to check out another major destination in France, consider Marseille, roughly 170 miles south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are highlights.