Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Cancun.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CUN to LYS flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CUN and LYS:
London Gatwick Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
R 7,118 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 13,325. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from CUN to LYS. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cancun International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cancun International Airport, 72.87% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Cancun to Cancun International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near CUN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Reserve a hotel near LYS if you're catching a late Cancun International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Lyon and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Lyon. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the most popular month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Lyon in January.
The warmest month in Lyon is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Cancun International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CUN to LYS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
Paris is just one of the many places in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Lyon. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.
Around 274 kilometres south of Lyon, Marseille is another essential stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major.