Travelling from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Ankara.
To ensure you get on your ESB to LYS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Esenboga International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between ESB and LYS:
Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
$106 is the best price for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $244. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ESB to LYS if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Esenboga International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ESB to LYS.
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Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
78.41% of flights that leave from Esenboga International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it takes about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near ESB? If you're catching an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're landing on a late Esenboga International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LYS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lyon and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lyon in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Esenboga International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ESB to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
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