Flying from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) leaving from here.
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is four hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon.
Your flight from Rio De Janeiro to LYS won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to LYS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
GIG is around 18 kms (11 miles) from central Rio De Janeiro. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
79.57% of flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport reach their destination on time.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Rio De Janeiro to SDU in about 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kms (1.00 mile) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Rio De Janeiro to LYS flight? Unwind in a hotel near Santos Dumont Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 78.67%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
About 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 a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
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 main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 12 miles from central Lyon. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is £353. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £610. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Rio De Janeiro to LYS. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS), while September is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your Rio De Janeiro to LYS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Fête Des Lumières and Lyon Old Town are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Lyon travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Odeon of Lyon.
Explore more of France
Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. Around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
If there's time to check out another major destination in France, consider Nice, roughly 290 kms (180 miles) south-east of Lyon. Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais are the start of reasons to visit.
