Travelling from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) is Stockholm's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) jetting off from here.
Around 2 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Lyon (where Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located) and Stockholm share the UTC+1 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Stockholm to LYS. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like September or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Fly without interruptions from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Nonstop flights from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) operate from here.
Book your direct flight from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with Norwegian Air Sweden. This popular airline operates departures from ARN.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Norwegian Air Sweden between ARN and LYS.
ARN is around 40 kilometres from central Stockholm. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Stockholm Arlanda Airport:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from ARN arrive on schedule 85% of the time.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) is a popular option between Stockholm Skavsta Airport and LYS.
NYO is about 97 kilometres from central Stockholm. It'll take 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
The day before your Stockholm to LYS flight, why not spend an extra night away from home? Stay at Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport or Comfortable apartment, which are close to Stockholm Skavsta Airport.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 91% of flights leaving here land when expected.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
If you have a late flight from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LYS:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Central Lyon is around 26 kilometres from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
$109 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Return flights start from $277. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap flights from Stockholm to LYS, book your ticket eight months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
June is the busiest month for flights from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Plan your visit to Lyon in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Stockholm to LYS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has temperatures of between -4ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are highlights which should feature on every Lyon itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of France waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a visit to Marseille will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in France, head for Nice, about 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice are the start of reasons to visit.