Flying from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour 16 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Lyon and Rennes have the same timezone — UTC+1.
Each week, there are 19 flights from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, pick the 06:10 Air France flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight from RNS to LYS is 21:15 with Air France.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Lyon (and seeing more of France!) is straightforward with Air France. This popular carrier has direct flights from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the top stopovers between RNS and LYS:
Marseille Provence Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
London Gatwick Airport
For a domestic flight within France, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present some kind of identity document, like an ID card or driver's license. Once you've found your cheap ticket from RNS to LYS, make sure your ID is up to date before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rennes Airport (RNS) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is R 1,758. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,699. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RNS to LYS.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Rennes Airport (RNS)
The journey from central Rennes to Rennes Airport takes around 48 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 22 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RNS? If you've booked an early flight from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
If you're on a late flight from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near LYS:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 47 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. September is the most popular month to visit Lyon. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Rennes Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you want to go to Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 31ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RNS to LYS in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Lyon
Once you've booked your flights from RNS to LYS, you'll want to find a hotel in Lyon. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
All great journeys 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
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Lyon getaway.
