Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Bilbao and Lyon are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BIO to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between BIO and LYS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Lyon Airport flight is $61. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $142. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BIO to LYS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BIO to LYS.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BIO touch down on schedule 85% of the time.
To reach Bilbao Airport from central Bilbao, it takes around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bilbao Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Explore without limits with a Lyon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and find adventure across Lyon and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lyon Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Lyon in March.
Lock in your flight from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you want to explore Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BIO to LYS sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've visited Lyon, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel around 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to tick off its top attractions. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Marseille is another well-known destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No trip is complete without a visit to Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
