Traveling from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport takes on average 1 hour 47 minutes. Lyon's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Algiers.
Choose from 53 weekly flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The 06:00 departure with Transavia France is the earliest flight available between ALG and LYS. Transavia France operates the last service of the day at 21:45 if early starts aren't your thing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Lyon (and then discovering more of France!) is easy with ASL Airlines France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
If you want to break up your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the ALG - LYS route are:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter France. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before locking in your cheap ticket from ALG to LYS, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is C$58. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$163. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from ALG to LYS by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)
Houari Boumediene Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Algiers. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a handy hotel near ALG? If you've booked an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near LYS:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the center of Lyon. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 47 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to explore Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from ALG to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Lyon
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Lyon right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from ALG to LYS:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Lyon itinerary.
Complete your Lyon trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Lyon.