Travelling from Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Victoria.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Victoria to LYS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
YYJ is around 27 kilometres from central Victoria. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Victoria International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Victoria International Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Have a late flight from Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near LYS and hit the lights earlier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lyon Saint Exupery Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lyon and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Central Lyon is around 26 kilometres from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is $856. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,836. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Victoria to LYS, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). October is the busiest month to travel to Lyon. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in September.
Lock in a Victoria to LYS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lyon to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Lyon
Once you've booked your flight from Victoria to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Lyon:
Fête Des Lumières and Lyon Old Town are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Lyon travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
You've visited Lyon, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel around 274 kilometres south to Marseille to check off its popular sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of France, consider Nice, about 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Mission Promenade des Anglais and Promenade Des Anglais are key highlights.
