Flying from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours behind Tokyo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tokyo to LYS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like March or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Tokyo to LYS departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
HND is about 19 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Tokyo Haneda International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
73% of flights departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Here's where you can connect between Tokyo Narita International Airport and LYS:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tokyo to NRT in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Tokyo to LYS flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Tokyo Narita International Airport:
70% of flights taking off from Tokyo Narita International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near LYS:
Pick up a Lyon Saint Exupery Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, central Lyon is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Right now, $476 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,278. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tokyo to LYS. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
October is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Visit Lyon in September for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Tokyo to LYS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Lyon
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Lyon right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Lyon when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Fête Des Lumières followed by Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
You've done Lyon, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel around 274 kilometres south to Marseille to tick off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Nice is another favourite destination in France and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. No trip is complete without experiencing Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais.
