Traveling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is 6 hours 35 minutes. Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, making Lyon 2 hours behind Doha.
Each week, there are 11 flights from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you want to be on board as early as possible, jump on the 08:25 Qatar Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight from DOH to LYS is 16:25 with Qatar Airways.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Lyon (and exploring more of France!) is simple with Qatar Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between DOH and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter France, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most current information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from DOH to LYS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is C$253. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$596. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from DOH to LYS.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from searching for cheap flight tickets from DOH to LYS every day.
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Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Traveling from central Doha to Hamad International Airport takes approximately 39 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 16 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DOH:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Consider booking a hotel near LYS if you're on a late flight from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It typically takes 47 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is April, while September is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Hamad International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from DOH to LYS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Lyon
As soon as you've booked your flights from DOH to LYS, you'll need to find a place to stay in Lyon. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are must-visits when exploring Lyon.
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.
