Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Lyon and Frankfurt are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 35 weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight available. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 18:55.
Your LYS to FRA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if you have time.
Lufthansa is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LYS to FRA flights is Lufthansa. Its services land as scheduled 72.93% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LYS and FRA:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Marseille Provence Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Right now, ج.م. 3,362 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 6,830. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LYS to FRA.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LYS to FRA.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of all flights departing from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% land on time at their destination.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near LYS. Whether you have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Reserve a hotel near FRA if you're taking a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to FRA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
