Traveling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport take 55 minutes. Lyon and Nice share the same timezone (UTC+1), meaning you won't need to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 20 weekly flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The 06:25 departure with Air France is the earliest flight available between NCE and LYS. Air France operates the last service of the day at 21:00 if early mornings aren't your thing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Visiting Lyon (and exploring more of France!) is straightforward with Air France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between NCE and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Bordeaux Airport
Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport
Once you've booked cheap ticket from NCE to LYS, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't necessary as you're traveling within France. As long as you have some other identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is C$68. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$133. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap flight tickets from NCE to LYS by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Nice, Cote D'Azur Airport can be reached in approximately 13 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 42 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near NCE? If you're on an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LYS if you have a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon is about 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 47 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Lyon in April.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur 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.
Look for cheap flight tickets from NCE to LYS in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Lyon
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best places to stay in Lyon right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from NCE to LYS:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky 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 every Lyon itinerary.
Complete your Lyon trip with hotels and a car rental
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