Flying from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is Oslo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) departing from here.
Around 2 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Lyon (where Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located) and Oslo share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
To ensure you catch your flight from Oslo to LYS, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) leaving from Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).
When leaving from OSL, you can catch a direct flight from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Norwegian from OSL to LYS.
OSL is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Oslo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Oslo Gardermoen Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Oslo Gardermoen Airport, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
You can reach TRF from the centre of Oslo in about 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes to travel the 113 kms (70 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Oslo to LYS flight? Relax in a hotel near Torp Sandefjord Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
68% of flights leaving Torp Sandefjord Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Lyon Saint Exupery Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lyon and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, central Lyon is around 26 kms (16 miles) away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
£37 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. A return flight starts at £111. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Oslo to LYS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
September is the quietest month for flights from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Lyon based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Oslo to LYS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 31ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lyon
Once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lyon:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are major attractions which should be on any good Lyon itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. Around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Lyon, a visit to Marseille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
If there's time to check out another corner of France, consider Nice, roughly 290 kms (180 miles) southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais are the start of reasons to visit.