Flying from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are Houston's main airports.
Lyon is 6 hours ahead of Houston. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Houston to LYS.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Houston to LYS with a stopover. To see your options departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers between IAH and LYS include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
From the centre of Houston, IAH is around 27 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
After a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between William P. Hobby Airport and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour and 42 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 22 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Houston to LYS, chill out in one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport:
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing 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 is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 47 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Book a one-way ticket from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from C$619 or travel return from just C$1,154. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To pick up flight tickets from Houston to LYS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices go down. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Houston to LYS.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Lyon in April when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Lyon. The warmest month is August. Book your flights from Houston to LYS during then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 9ºC.
More about Lyon
After booking your flight from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lyon:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Lyon itinerary.
Complete your Lyon trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Houston to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Lyon. Browse the exclusive deals and instantly compare options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
