Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary is seven hours behind Lyon and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LYS to YYC flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Calgary International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between LYS and YYC:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight is C$414. A round-trip fare is currently C$805. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LYS to YYC. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Calgary International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LYS to YYC.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Calgary International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights leaving from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LYS:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're getting in on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being 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 YYC:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and explore Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
Calgary International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Calgary. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Calgary. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Calgary International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to YYC around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres north of Calgary, a trip to Edmonton will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Royal Alberta Museum, Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building.
Kelowna is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No trip is complete without visiting Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
