Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS): what you need to know
Tbilisi is three hours ahead of Lyon and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LYS to TBS flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LYS and TBS include:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport flight is $190. A round-trip ticket is currently $395. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LYS to TBS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Of the flights that depart from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% arrive on time at their destination.
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres from central Lyon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LYS:
Arriving at Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TBS instead:
Grab a Tbilisi International Airport rental car and discover Tbilisi and beyond with your own set of wheels. TBILISICARS.COM, Carwiz and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Tbilisi International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to central Tbilisi
From Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Tbilisi in April.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Tbilisi International Airport for July if you want to visit Tbilisi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LYS to TBS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Georgia
You've seen Tbilisi, now it's time to discover more of Georgia. Journey about 177 kilometres west to Kutaisi to tick off its leading attractions. From Bagrati Cathedral to Kutaisi Historical Museum and Kutaisi Botanical Garden, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres west of Tbilisi, Batumi is another essential stop in Georgia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Batumi Boulevard, Alphabetic Tower and Ali and Nino.