Flying from Monastir Airport (MIR) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Monastir.
Flights from MIR to LYS start at 05:00 — the first with Nouvelair Tunisie. The last service of the day is at 20:45 with Nouvelair Tunisie. In total, you can choose from eight weekly Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MIR to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport, so getting to Lyon (and then exploring more of France!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Transavia France is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Nouvelair is the most punctual carrier that offers MIR to LYS flights. An exceptional 83.33% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between MIR and LYS:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Marseille Airport
Djerba–Zarzis Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Monastir Airport (MIR) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
Right now, $47 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $172. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MIR to LYS.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MIR to LYS.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Monastir Airport (MIR)
Of the flights that depart from Monastir Airport, 76% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Monastir Airport from central Monastir, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MIR:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
Reserve a hotel near LYS if you're taking a late Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Lyon Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own set of wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Lyon Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Airport, Lyon is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Monastir Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you want to go to Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MIR to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey around 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to tick off its popular sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Experience major highlights starting with Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
