Traveling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN): what you need to know
Rovaniemi is one hour ahead of Lyon and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to RVN 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 than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport. These are the top stopovers between LYS and RVN:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport flight is $80. A return fare right now is $174. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from LYS to RVN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights taking off from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LYS:
Arriving at Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
If you're arriving on a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near RVN:
Explore without limits with a Rovaniemi Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or Finn-Rent and venture far and wide through Rovaniemi and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Rovaniemi Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to central Rovaniemi
From Rovaniemi Airport, Rovaniemi is approximately 8 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
December is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Rovaniemi in April.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Rovaniemi Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Rovaniemi, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LYS to RVN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -20ºC (-4ºF) and -4ºC (25ºF) on average.
Explore more of Finland
Oulu is just one of the many cities in Finland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Rovaniemi. Around 161 kilometers away to the south, its top attractions include Nallikari Beach, Northern Ostrobothnia Museum and Oulu Cathedral.
Kuopio is another standout destination in Finland and is around 418 kilometers south of Rovaniemi. No journey is complete without visiting Kuopio Cathedral, Kuopio Harbor and Kuopio Museum.