Travelling from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Venice's main base, Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 25 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Lyon (where Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located) and Venice share the UTC+1 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Choose from 6 direct flights each week between Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). This is the busiest route, with easyJet offering a 7am departure from VCE to LYS.
To ensure you catch your flight from Venice to LYS, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) leave from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with easyJet. This top airline offers services from VCE.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from VCE to LYS.
EasyJet tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 83.33% of its services landing as scheduled.
VCE is about 13 kilometres from central Venice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Venice Marco Polo Airport:
Of all flights departing from Venice Marco Polo Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
TSF is about 32 kilometres from central Venice. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Venice to LYS flight? Relax in a hotel near Venice Treviso Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
73% of flights taking off from Venice Treviso Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near LYS:
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is $35. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $78. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book five months before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Venice to LYS.
October is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
January is the quietest month for flights from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), while June is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Venice to LYS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Venice to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Lyon should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lyon. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in France, head for Nice, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are among its highlights.
