Travelling from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Lyon one hour ahead of Shannon.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SNN to LYS flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Shannon Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SNN and LYS include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Porto Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shannon Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight is ج.م. 2,893. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 6,027. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from SNN to LYS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Shannon Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SNN to LYS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Shannon Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Shannon Airport (SNN)
Of the departures from Shannon Airport, 66.14% land on time at their destination.
To reach Shannon Airport from central Shannon, it takes about 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shannon Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SNN:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you have a late Shannon Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near LYS:
Go where the road takes you with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and chase adventure across Lyon and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about 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
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Shannon Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Lyon in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Shannon Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SNN to LYS in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of France just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're eager to discover another side of France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are among its highlights.
