Travelling from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Strasbourg.
Take your pick of 18 weekly Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Air France is the earliest flight available. Air France operates the latest service of the day at 18:45.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SXB to LYS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air France has direct flights from Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air France on this route.
With an impressive 86.02% of services landing on schedule, Air France has the best on-time record for SXB to LYS flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SXB and LYS include:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Sud Corse Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Strasbourg Airport (SXB) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is £31. A round-trip ticket is currently £63. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from SXB to LYS, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SXB to LYS.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
67.13% of flights that leave from Strasbourg Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Strasbourg Airport from central Strasbourg, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near SXB:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Consider booking a hotel close to LYS if you're taking a late Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lyon and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 19 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is January, while September is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Strasbourg Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SXB to LYS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel around 240 miles north-west to Paris to tick off its leading sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 170 miles south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.
