Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Nice Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Nice Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Lyon and Nice share the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from LYS to NCE start from 08:10 — the earliest with Air France. The last departure is at 21:00 with Air France. Overall, you can take your pick of nine weekly Lyon Airport to Nice Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LYS to NCE flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air France has direct flights from Lyon Airport to Nice Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Nice — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
Air France is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 94.05% of services arriving as planned, Air France is the most punctual carrier operating LYS to NCE flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Airport to Nice Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LYS and NCE:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Venice Marco Polo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Nice Airport (NCE)
Currently, ج.م. 2,197 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Airport to Nice Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 4,709. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LYS to NCE, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Nice Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LYS to NCE by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lyon Airport to Nice Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
Of all flights departing from Lyon Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Central Lyon to Lyon Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LYS? If you've booked an early flight from Lyon Airport to Nice Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Nice Airport (NCE)
Consider booking a hotel near NCE if you're catching a late Lyon Airport to Nice Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Nice Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and discover more of Nice and beyond.
Booking your ride from Nice Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Nice Airport (NCE) to central Nice
Nice Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Nice. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Nice Airport (NCE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Nice Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Nice in March.
Book your flight from Lyon Airport to Nice Airport for August if you want to explore Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LYS to NCE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC and 12ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Nice has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north-west of Nice, a visit to Lyon will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
If you're looking to explore another side of France, consider Marseille, about 161 kilometres west of Nice. Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde are the start of reasons to visit.
