Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Monastir's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lyon.
You can choose from eight weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Transavia France is the earliest flight you can take. Nouvelair Tunisie operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your LYS to MIR flight.
Flying during a peak month such as September? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport, so getting to Monastir (and then seeing more parts of Tunisia!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Nouvelair Tunisie.
The most punctual carrier operating LYS to MIR flights is Transavia France. Its services land as planned 78.95% of the time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LYS and MIR:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
Right now, £48 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £100. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LYS to MIR, reserve your journey nine months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LYS to MIR.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.6% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 19 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LYS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
Book a hotel close to MIR if you're on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Habib Bourguiba International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Camel Rent a Car and discover more of Monastir and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Habib Bourguiba International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR) to central Monastir
Habib Bourguiba International Airport is approximately 5 miles from central Monastir. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Monastir in April.
The warmest month in Monastir is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Habib Bourguiba International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to MIR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Tunisia
Monastir has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Tunisia you'll want to see. About 10 miles north-west of Monastir, a trip to Sousse will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Samara Beach, Blaset chaab and Rond Point Cléopâtre.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Tunisia, head for Kairouan, about 40 miles west of Monastir. DAR EL MRABET Maison Musée, Parc Siouri (détente promenade loisir) and Conservatoire are among its highlights.