Travelling from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Cairo Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Lyon.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to CAI 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.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Travelling to Cairo (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a cinch with Transavia France. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Lyon Airport to Cairo Airport.
Transavia France is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Transavia France tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LYS to CAI flights, with 87.5% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Airport to Cairo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LYS and CAI:
Istanbul Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
Right now, ر.ق. 319 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Lyon Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 629. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LYS to CAI, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Lyon Airport to Cairo Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in 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 LYS to CAI.
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Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
79% of flights that depart Lyon Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Lyon Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Lyon Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LYS:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Lyon Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Lyon Airport to Cairo Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LYS to CAI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without a visit to Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
