Travelling from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Lyon's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Bilbao.
Your BIO to LYS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Lyon (and then seeing more of France!) is a snap with Volotea. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Volotea is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between BIO and LYS:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Ibiza Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
$61 is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $143. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from BIO to LYS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BIO to LYS.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.76% of flights that take off from BIO land on time.
Bilbao Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bilbao. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BIO:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Consider booking a hotel near LYS if you're taking a late Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Lyon and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Lyon. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The quietest month for a flight from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is January, while September is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Bilbao Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Lyon during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BIO to LYS sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Lyon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a visit to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.