Travelling from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Lyon is six hours behind Bangkok and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BKK to LYS flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BKK and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
ر.ق. 790 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,358. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BKK to LYS, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BKK to LYS.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, data shows 67.87% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BKK? If you're catching an early flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're landing on a late Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near LYS:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility to explore Lyon and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to central Lyon has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the busiest month to visit Lyon. If you like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to visit Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BKK to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've seen Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in France, consider Marseille, about 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are among the biggest draws.
