Travelling from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
A direct flight from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport takes 1 hour 11 minutes, on average. Lyon's timezone is UTC+1 — the same as Ajaccio.
Every week, there are 15 flights from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. The first flight from AJA to LYS is at 06:00 and the last is at 22:05.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
easyJet is your ticket to exploring Lyon (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Look through the direct flights from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport offered by this carrier.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the AJA - LYS route are:
Bordeaux Airport
Nantes Atlantique Airport
Strasbourg Airport
When flying domestically within France, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show some form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license. Once you've booked your cheap ticket from AJA to LYS, check your ID is valid before you jet off.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is $76. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $153. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from AJA to LYS, book your trip 9 months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Ajaccio, Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport can be reached in about 14 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 29 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near AJA:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near LYS:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to the centre of Lyon takes around 35 minutes in a car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 47 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Lyon in April.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AJA to LYS in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 9ºC then.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by finding a great place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from AJA to LYS, explore our hotel options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are among the things you can't miss in Lyon.
Complete your Lyon trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Lyon.