Traveling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport takes on average 4 hours 8 minutes. The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which makes it 1 hour behind Cairo.
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport start at 07:15 — the first with Transavia France. The last departure is the 18:45 option with Transavia France. In total, there are 2 weekly services between CAI and LYS.
Traveling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
To break up your flight from Cairo International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the CAI - LYS route are:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter France, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll have all the necessary information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CAI to LYS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is C$99. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$274. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from CAI to LYS, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Cairo International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your journey? Stay near CAI. Whether you're on an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're on a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LYS:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the center of Lyon takes about 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 47 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Lyon. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Cairo International 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.
Search for cheap flight tickets from CAI to LYS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Lyon
Once you've booked your flights from CAI to LYS, you'll want to find a place to stay in Lyon. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are top attractions which should be on every Lyon itinerary.
Complete your Lyon trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Lyon.