Travelling from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Ajaccio and Lyon follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Every week, there are 15 Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going early, take the 07:15 Air Corsica flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:55 with easyJet.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your AJA to LYS flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Lyon (and then other parts of France) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Air Corsica is the most punctual carrier operating AJA to LYS flights, with 69.23% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between AJA and LYS include:
Bordeaux Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Currently, ج.م. 2,347 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 4,451. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AJA to LYS.
The cheapest month for flights from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte 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.
Snapping up cheap flights from AJA to LYS is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
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Handy information about Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from AJA arrive on schedule 82.4% of the time.
Central Ajaccio to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to AJA? If you've booked an early flight from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Lyon and beyond.
Booking your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Lyon. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AJA to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're ready to explore another side of France, consider Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are highlights.
