Travelling from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Lyon is one hour behind Rhodes and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your RHO to LYS flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Transavia France has direct flights from Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Transavia France on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between RHO and LYS include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rhodes Airport (RHO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
£25 is the lowest price for a one-way Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Return flights start from £69. These fares can change based on demand.
To secure cheap tickets from RHO to LYS, book your journey five months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RHO to LYS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Rhodes Airport (RHO)
Rhodes Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 89.92% of flights that depart RHO reach their destination on time.
To reach Rhodes Airport from central Rhodes, it takes around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near RHO:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel close to LYS if you're taking a late Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Lyon and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Rhodes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RHO to LYS around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lyon. Around 240 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another essential stop in France and is around 170 miles south of Lyon. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.