Travelling from Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is six hours behind Bangkok. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Bangkok to LYS.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Bangkok to LYS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 31 kms (19 miles) in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
73% of flights leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kms (15 miles) away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to LYS flight:
60% of all departures from Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near LYS and get cosy, quick:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Central Lyon is around 26 kms (16 miles) from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is £210. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £698. 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 Bangkok to LYS. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Plan your visit to Lyon in January for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Bangkok to LYS plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are major attractions which should feature on every Lyon itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've seen Lyon, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey about 274 kms (170 miles) south to Marseille to tick off its top attractions. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 290 kms (180 miles) southeast of Lyon, Nice is another essential stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.
