Travelling from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Jeddah Airport to Lyon Airport.
Lyon is two hours behind Jeddah and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your JED to LYS flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Transavia France has direct flights from Jeddah Airport to Lyon Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Transavia France on this route.
Transavia France is the most punctual carrier that operates JED to LYS flights. A dependable 87.5% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jeddah Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between JED and LYS:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
ج.م. 6,244 is the lowest price for a one-way Jeddah Airport to Lyon Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 17,944. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JED to LYS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Lyon Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Jeddah Airport (JED)
75% of flights leaving from Jeddah Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Jeddah Airport from central Jeddah, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Jeddah Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to JED:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel close to LYS if you're on a late Jeddah Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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Reserving your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
June is the most popular month for flights from Jeddah Airport to Lyon Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Lyon in March.
Book your flight from Jeddah Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you want to go to Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to LYS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 8ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
Marseille is another must-experience destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No journey is complete without a visit to Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.