Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Lyon and Madrid are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 68 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with Iberia is the earliest you can take. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your LYS to MAD flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, so jetting off to Madrid (and then exploring more of Spain!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Iberia Express on this route.
Iberia Express is a leader in on-time performance for LYS to MAD flights, with 80.33% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LYS and MAD include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
£23 is currently the best price for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Return flights start at £49. These prices can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LYS to MAD, book your journey eight months before your departure date.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LYS to MAD.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights leaving from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you're getting in on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Travel at your own pace with an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and find adventure across Madrid and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to the centre of Madrid has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Madrid. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport for July if you want to visit Madrid during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to MAD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 170 miles north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
Around 110 miles west of Madrid, Salamanca is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca.
