Travelling from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) jetting off from here.
The average time for a direct Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight is 7 hours 15 minutes.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Montreal.
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) is the most popular route, with 9 direct services each week. You can get from YUL to LYS on Air Transat's 8:20pm flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Montreal to LYS.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Fly without interruptions from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) operate from here.
When jetting out of YUL, you can take a direct flight from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with Air Transat.
The top choice among passengers flying between YUL and LYS is Air Transat.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route.
YUL is about 19 kms (12 miles) from central Montreal. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 23 kms (14 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to LYS flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LYS if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is around 26 kms (16 miles) from the centre of Lyon. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is £202. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £384. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Montreal to LYS by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Visit Lyon in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Montreal to LYS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 8ºC.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are attractions you won't want to skip in Lyon.
Explore more of France
Lyon is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France you'll want to see. About 274 kms (170 miles) south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Around 290 kms (180 miles) southeast of Lyon, Nice is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.