Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Lyon and Zurich share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LYS to ZRH flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Airport to Zurich Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LYS and ZRH:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Right now, $84 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $183. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LYS to ZRH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Lyon Airport to Zurich Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
When it comes to Lyon Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Lyon to Lyon Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lyon Airport to Zurich Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near LYS:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lyon Airport to Zurich Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ZRH instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Zurich and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Zurich Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Zurich. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lyon Airport to Zurich Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Zurich in March.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Airport to Zurich Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to ZRH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be explored after you've experienced Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another essential stop in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.