Flying from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main options.
Lyon is five hours ahead of Toronto. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is located in Lyon, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Toronto to LYS won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, 63.97% of flights complete their journey on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to LYS flight? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
62.09% of flights taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Region of Waterloo International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near LYS and shut your eyes sooner:
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To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Central Lyon is around 19 kilometres from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Journey times by cab or car rental will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
At the moment, C$329 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$516. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to LYS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS). Visit Lyon in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Toronto to LYS flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon are attractions you won't want to skip in Lyon.
Explore more of France
Marseille is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour.
Nice is another favourite destination in France and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Lyon. No journey is complete without a visit to Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.