Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN): what you need to know
Lyon and Cologne follow the same timezone, UTC+1.
Your LYS to CGN flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LYS and CGN:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Vienna International Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight is ر.ق. 234. A round-trip ticket is currently ر.ق. 642. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LYS to CGN if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, data shows 69.6% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LYS? If you're catching an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
If you have a late Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CGN:
Travel at your own speed with a Cologne Bonn Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Wheego, Flex To Go or Alamo and see more of Cologne and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to central Cologne
Cologne Bonn Airport to the centre of Cologne has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Cologne. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Cologne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LYS to CGN sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Cologne is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be explored. About 483 kilometres north-east of Cologne, a visit to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Around 354 kilometres north-east of Cologne, Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
