Flying from Dallas to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Dallas. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon.
Your flight from Dallas to LYS won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dallas to LYS. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
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DFW is around 32 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
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Of all flights leaving Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% arrive on time at their destination.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Dallas to LYS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Dallas Love Field:
74% of flights departing Dallas Love Field make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
If you have a late flight from Dallas to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near LYS:
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Dallas to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, central Lyon is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Currently, $520 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,123. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Dallas to LYS, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to visit Lyon. June is when most people book flights from Dallas to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Dallas to LYS plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dallas to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Lyon
Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lyon:
Fête Des Lumières and Lyon Old Town are a couple of major attractions to add to your Lyon travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
Lyon has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Nice is another standout destination in France and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. No journey is complete without seeing Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.