Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, making Lyon five hours ahead of Charlotte.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CLT to LYS flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CLT and LYS:
Dublin Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, £273 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £569. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CLT to LYS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CLT to LYS.
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Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
When it comes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.67% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is approximately 9 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 4 hours 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CLT:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're getting in on a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near LYS:
Grab a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
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.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Lyon in January.
Lock in your flight from Charlotte Douglas 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 (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CLT to LYS around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Lyon. Around 240 miles away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another must-experience destination in France and is around 170 miles south of Lyon. No trip is complete without a visit to Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
