Flying from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Abidjan.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your ABJ to LYS flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ABJ and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Mohamed V International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is ج.م. 15,928. A return fare is currently ج.م. 20,716. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ABJ to LYS, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ABJ to LYS.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport (ABJ)
Of the flights that depart from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport, 58.4% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport from central Abidjan, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ABJ:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Consider staying in a hotel near LYS if you have a late Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car and discover Lyon and beyond with your own wheels. Rentscape, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Lyon. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Lyon in January.
Lock in your flight from Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to go to Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ABJ to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are key highlights.
