Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
7 hours 11 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Lyon is 5 hours ahead of Montreal and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from 9 weekly flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The 09:45 departure with Air Transat is the earliest flight available between YUL and LYS. Air Transat operates the last service of the day at 23:40.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Lyon (and then discovering more of France!) is a breeze with Air Canada. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter France. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements often change. Before locking in your cheap ticket from YUL to LYS, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
£233 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. A return flight starts from £363. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from YUL to LYS by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
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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 by public transport will take you around 47 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Lyon in April.
Lock in your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to go to Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YUL to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Lyon
After locking in your flights from YUL to LYS, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Lyon. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are must-visits when exploring Lyon.
Complete your Lyon trip with hotels and a car rental
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