Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport.
Lyon and Madrid follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
You can choose from 25 weekly Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Volotea is the earliest you can take. Iberia operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
Your LYS to MAD flight 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 for international travel.
During popular months such as June, it's best 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 travelling during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Madrid adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Spain:
Iberia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
EasyJet is the most punctual carrier that offers LYS to MAD flights. An exceptional 94.12% of its services on this route arrive on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport. These are the top stopovers between LYS and MAD:
Barcelona Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
Nice Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport flight is $52. A return ticket is currently $93. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from LYS to MAD by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LYS:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're coming in on a late Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Travel at your own speed with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and discover more of Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Madrid Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Madrid Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Madrid Airport to central Madrid has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It'll take around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Madrid in March.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Lyon Airport to Madrid Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to MAD around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Spain just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a visit to Zaragoza will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without dropping by Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.
