Cheap Flights from Milan to Lyon

Traveling from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know

• Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is Milan's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) taking off from here.

• 1 hour is the average travel time for a direct Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.

• Lyon (where Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.

• The most popular route is from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). You can pick from 8 direct services every week. Twin Jet operates a 8:40am departure between MXP and LYS.

• For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Milan to LYS.

• Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.

Airports in Milan

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)

• You can take a direct flight from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) departing from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).

• You can travel on a direct flight from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with Twin Jet. This popular carrier operates services from MXP.

• TWIN JET is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MXP to LYS.

• With 67.65% of its services arriving as planned, TWIN JET is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

• Traveling from central Milan to MXP takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

• Searching for a comfortable hotel near Milan Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

  • Idea Hotel Milano Malpensa Airport

  • Novotel Milano Malpensa Airport

  • Cardano Hotel Malpensa

• Of all flights departing from Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% land on time at their destination.

Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)

• Split up your flight from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Milan Bergamo Airport and LYS include:

  • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

  • Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB)

• You can reach BGY from the center of Milan in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 48 kilometers or so.

• Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Milan Bergamo Airport the day before your Milan to LYS flight:

  • B&B Hotel Bergamo City

  • Mercure Bergamo Centro Palazzo Dolci

  • NH Orio Al Serio

• Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on schedule.

Milano Linate Airport (LIN)

• Booking a plane ticket from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) with one or more stops can offer you more departure time choices along with better fares. When leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to LYS:

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

• LIN is around 8 kilometers from central Milan. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 20 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.

• Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight:

  • IH Hotels Milano ApartHotel Argonne Park

  • Hostel Colours

  • Hotel Molise 2

• LIN has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 84%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and land as expected.

About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

• Reserve a hotel near LYS if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • NH Lyon Airport

  • Premiere Classe Lyon Est Aeroport Saint Exupery

  • Ibis Budget Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry

• Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.

Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

• Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is around 26 kilometers from the center of Lyon. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

• If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

• AED 153 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. Return flights start at AED 362. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

• To snap up cheap flights from Milan to LYS, book your plane ticket six months before your planned departure.

• The best month for finding cheap Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.

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The best time to fly from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)

• September is the quietest month for flights from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS), while October is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Lyon based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

• When booking your Milan to LYS plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

• Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).

More about Lyon

• Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Adonis Lyon Dock Ouest

  • Lagrange Aparthotel Lyon Lumière

  • Hotel Charlemagne By Happyculture

• Fête Des Lumières and Lyon Old Town are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Lyon travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.

Explore more of France

• You've done Lyon, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Journey about 274 kilometers south to Marseille to tick off its top sights. From Les Calanques to Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

• Nice is another essential stop in France and is around 290 kilometers southeast of Lyon. No journey is complete without dropping by Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.