Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is 3 hours 2 minutes. Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Lyon 1 hour behind Athens.
There are 7 flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport every week. Hop on the 05:50 flight if you want to be on your way as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to leave later, the latest flight from ATH to LYS is at 22:55.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Flying into Lyon (and then exploring more of France!) is easy with easyJet. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
If you want a stopover for your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the most popular stopovers between ATH and LYS:
Ioannis Kapodistrias Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Dubrovnik Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter France, contact your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the latest information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from ATH to LYS.
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel close to LYS if you have a late flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport can be reached in approximately 37 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 59 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. After booking your flight from ATH to LYS, check out our selection of hotel options including:
Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere and Musée des Confluences are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Lyon itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 47 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
$42 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. A return flight starts at $117. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to LYS.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Lyon in April.
Book your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ATH to LYS around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
