Traveling from Florence Airport (FLR) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Florence Airport to Lyon Airport.
Florence and Lyon follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your FLR to LYS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as September, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Lyon (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Volotea. This popular airline has direct flights from Florence Airport to Lyon Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Volotea on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Florence Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between FLR and LYS:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Bari Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLR) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Florence Airport to Lyon Airport flight is $38. A round-trip ticket right now is $86. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from FLR to LYS by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organize your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Florence Airport to Lyon Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FLR to LYS.
Choose 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 Florence Airport to Lyon Airport.
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
74% of flights taking off from Florence Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Florence Airport from central Florence, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near FLR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Florence Airport to Lyon Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Florence Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Explore without limits with a Lyon Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Lyon and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Lyon Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Florence Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Lyon. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Florence Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you want to explore Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FLR to LYS in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
You've seen Lyon, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Travel around 386 kilometers north-west to Paris to check off its top sights. From Eiffel Tower to Louvre Museum and Seine River, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Marseille is another favorite destination in France and is around 274 kilometers south of Lyon. No journey is complete without a visit to Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.