Travelling from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Alicante and Lyon share the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you catch your ALC to LYS flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
EasyJet offers direct flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Lyon — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
EasyJet tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between ALC and LYS include:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
ر.ق. 107 is currently the best price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 218. These fares can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from ALC to LYS by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALC to LYS.
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Handy information about Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)
Of all flights departing from Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Alicante-Elche Airport from central Alicante, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ALC:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're coming in on a late Alicante-Elche Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LYS:
Travel at your own speed with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Lyon and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from ALC to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you want to check out another great destination in France, head for Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are key reasons to visit.