Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Hamburg.
Leave enough time to catch your HAM to LYS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Lyon (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Volotea. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Volotea.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HAM and LYS:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
£48 is the best price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. A return flight starts from £132. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from HAM to LYS, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from HAM to LYS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg Airport, 75.01% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Hamburg Airport from central Hamburg, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 7 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HAM? If you're boarding an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Pick up 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 top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 19 miles away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is January, while September is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Hamburg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAM to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. About 240 miles north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Marseille is another well-known 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.