Travelling from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Lyon Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport.
Alicante and Lyon are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your ALC to LYS flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Volotea has direct flights from Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Volotea.
The most punctual carrier offering ALC to LYS flights is easyJet. Its services land without delay 75.0% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ALC and LYS:
Madrid Airport
Barcelona Airport
Nantes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Lyon Airport (LYS)
At the moment, $35 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $89. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ALC to LYS by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ALC to LYS.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights departing from Alicante Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Alicante Airport from central Alicante, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ALC:
Arriving at Lyon Airport (LYS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LYS instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lyon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Lyon's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Lyon Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central Lyon. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Airport (LYS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Lyon. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Alicante Airport to Lyon Airport for August if you'd like to go to Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALC to LYS in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Lyon is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. 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 Seine River.
Marseille is another favourite destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south of Lyon. No trip is complete without experiencing Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.