Flying from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are Seattle's main airports.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 8 hours ahead of Seattle.
Your flight from Seattle to LYS won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Seattle to LYS. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
From the centre of Seattle, SEA is approximately 23 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Want a handy hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Split up your flight from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Lake Union Sea Plane Base and LYS are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
LKE is about 3 kilometres from central Seattle. It takes 11 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 23 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Seattle to LYS, chill out in one of these hotels close to Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near LYS:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Lyon. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
C$498 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,094. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get flight tickets from Seattle to LYS. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Getting flight tickets from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
April is the quietest time to travel to Lyon. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in September. This is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle to LYS in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 9ºC.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover 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 highlights which should be on any well-planned Lyon itinerary.
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