Travelling from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
Lyon is one hour ahead of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your LPA to LYS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as March, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Travelling to Lyon (and then exploring more of France!) is easy with Volotea. This popular airline has direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between LPA and LYS include:
Lanzarote Airport
Fuerteventura Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is $51. A return fare right now is $110. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LPA to LYS.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from LPA to LYS by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
When it comes to Gran Canaria Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.09% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Gran Canaria Airport from central Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LPA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Reserve a hotel close to LYS if you're taking a late Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Lyon in January.
When booking your flight from Gran Canaria Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LPA to LYS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.