Travelling from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Tokyo is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is 8 hours behind Tokyo. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Tokyo to LYS.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from Tokyo to LYS leaving from Haneda Airport (HND), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The distance from central Tokyo to HND is roughly 16 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Booked an early flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Haneda Airport:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these stops between Narita International Airport and LYS:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take 58 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city centre.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Tokyo to LYS, take it easy in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you have a late flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing 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 a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 47 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
For a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, C$533 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just C$1,140. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Tokyo to LYS, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Lyon, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Tokyo to LYS in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tokyo 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 ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to experience Lyon is to visit its leading attractions. Highlights include Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
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