Travelling from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Split Airport to Lyon Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Split and Lyon are both in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Leave enough time to catch your SPU to LYS flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Split Airport to Lyon Airport, so jetting to Lyon (and then discovering more of France!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is easyJet.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Split Airport to Lyon Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SPU and LYS:
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
$22 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Split Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Return flights start from $112. These fares can change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from SPU to LYS, book your trip one month before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Split Airport to Lyon Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SPU to LYS.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Split Airport to Lyon Airport.
Handy information about Split Airport (SPU)
Split Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SPU touch down on schedule 84% of the time.
Central Split to Split Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SPU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Split Airport to Lyon Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Split Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Pick up a Lyon Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Lyon Airport about three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Split Airport to Lyon Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Lyon in March.
Lock in your flight from Split Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SPU to LYS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel about 386 kilometres north-west to Paris to tick off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.