Travelling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to Venice: what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice.
Venice and Lyon (where Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located) share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
The most popular route is from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Choose from six weekly services between these two airports. EasyJet offers a 06:00 departure between LYS and VCE.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your LYS to Venice flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can book a direct Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice ticket. Start your trip at LYS and touch down at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
Keep an eye out for promotions from easyJet. This airline has direct flights from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from LYS to Venice with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
LYS is about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Lyon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near LYS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of all flights leaving Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, 79% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to Venice
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice flight is £23. The cheapest price for a return flight is £47. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LYS to Venice.
The best month for landing cheap Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LYS to Venice by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to the centre of Venice takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kms (8 miles) away.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near VCE if you're coming in on a late flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice. Select one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Venice Marco Polo Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from LYS to Venice.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) is roughly 32 kms (20 miles) from the centre of Venice. Once you've hopped off your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice, it'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 45 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to TSF. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your LYS to Venice flight:
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from TSF one week in advance often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Venice
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice. June is the busiest month to visit Venice. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 30ºC. Book your Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to Venice in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Venice
Once you've booked your flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Venice, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Venice:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Saint Mark's Basilica, Canal Grande and St. Mark's Square are top sights which should feature on any good Venice itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Venice is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. Around 402 kms (250 miles) south of Venice, a trip to Rome will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Milan is another well-known destination in Italy and is around 241 kms (150 miles) west of Venice. No trip is complete without experiencing Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.
