Cheap flights from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS)

France's third-busiest airport, 25 km east of Lyon

Lyon Saint-Exupéry sits 25 km east of Lyon and is the third-busiest airport in France. It mixes a strong European schedule with year-round long-haul links to North Africa, the Middle East and Canada, plus a heavy ski-season inflow each winter. Air France, easyJet, Transavia and Vueling lead the carrier mix, joined by Emirates, Air Canada and Royal Air Maroc on long-haul.

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Airlines flying from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (LYS)

Major carriers: Air France, easyJet, Emirates, Vueling. Low-cost carriers: easyJet, Transavia, Vueling, Ryanair, Volotea.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest month to fly from Lyon?
Outside the ski season, January's first three weeks plus November and early December are the cheapest at LYS. Mediterranean leisure fares bottom in late February and November. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces those windows even when Google Flights' default 60-day view crops them out.
Which airlines hub or base at Lyon Saint-Exupéry?
Air France runs a strong hub-feed operation, easyJet has a substantial base with crewed aircraft, and Transavia France has built up a large summer schedule. Long-haul presence comes from Emirates, Royal Air Maroc, Air Canada and Tunisair, plus Air Algérie and Turkish Airlines.
How far is Lyon Saint-Exupéry from the city?
LYS is about 25 km east of central Lyon, in Colombier-Saugnieu. The Rhônexpress tram-train runs to Lyon Part-Dieu in 30 minutes flat with departures every 15-30 minutes. By car the journey is also 30 minutes, but rush-hour traffic on the A43 can extend that significantly.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to North America?
Yes. Air Canada flies Lyon-Montreal year-round, and seasonal North-American capacity has come and gone over recent years. Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap shows whether the direct Montreal flight is cheaper than connecting via Paris, Frankfurt or Amsterdam in any given week.

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