Question 1

How can I find cheap flights to Lyon on eDreams?

Accepted Answer

At eDreams you will find flights from R467 to Lyon. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to Lyon.

Question 2

Which airlines fly to Lyon?

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Airlines flying direct from South Africa to Lyon include:

Easyjet, with flights from London, Athens and from Marrakech, for example.
Volotea also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Athens, Palma de Mallorca and Prague.

Airlines with indirect flights to Lyon include:

Lufthansa, which flies from Cape Town, Johannesburg or Luanda.
Air France, with flights from Amsterdam and Cape Town, as well as from Budapest.
Emirates, with flights from Luanda, Johannesburg and also Shanghai.

Question 3

How long before a flight to Lyon should I be at the airport?

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If you want to be on time for your flight to Lyon, you should get to the airport at least two to three hours in advance. Check-ins, security controls, customs, and boarding the airplane can take some time. At eDreams, you can find the best deals for flights to Lyon departing from over 7 cities and choose from a variety of services that will improve your time at the airport and guarantee a much better travel experience, such as priority boarding and additional luggage. For more convenience, when booking your flight to Lyon with eDreams you can also add insurance or opt for a refundable fare and have a problem-free trip!

Question 4

What is the name of Lyon’s airport?

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Lyon is served by 1 airport[s]. Saint Exupery operates flights towards both domestic and international destinations within 7 cities, such as Cotonou, Palma de Mallorca and Poznan, the most popular routes.

Question 5

How far is Lyon’s airport from the city centre?

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Lyon’s airport Saint Exupery is located 9 kms from the city centre.

Question 6

How much is the trip from the airport to Lyon’s city centre?

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Public transport: The price for the trip is about 41.71 R per person.
Taxi: If you have more budget and prefer to take a taxi from Saint Exupery , the average price for the ride to Lyon centre is around 144.99 R per km.
Car: For more convenience and freedom during your stay, eDreams has the best offers of car rentals in Lyon. Pick your preferred car type and get from Saint Exupery to Lyon city centre on your own terms.

Question 7

What is the weather like in Lyon?

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If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to Lyon is in July, June and August, when the average temperature reaches 23.64 °C, while July, August and June are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 163.98 hours. 
However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit Lyon during January, February or December to experience an average of 0.92 °C. 
For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during January, February and March, when the average precipitation in Lyon is 6.75 mm, while the months of January, February and March are drier, with an average of 0 mm.

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