Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Bordeaux and Lyon are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 89 weekly Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Air France is the earliest available. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 21:50.
Your BOD to LYS flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Lyon (and then seeing more of France!) is easy with Air France. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Air France is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier operating BOD to LYS flights. An impressive 88.07% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOD and LYS:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Right now, C$59 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$115. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BOD to LYS.
The cheapest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bordeaux Airport, data shows 77.44% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Bordeaux Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Bordeaux. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a hassle-free start by staying near BOD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you have a late Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near LYS:
Pick up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and explore Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Lyon. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Bordeaux Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BOD to LYS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another favourite stop in France. No visit is complete without checking out Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.