Flying from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Valencia Airport (VLC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Valencia's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Lyon.
Flights from LYS to VLC start from 06:15 — the earliest with Volotea. The last service of the day is at 19:40 with Volotea. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LYS to VLC flight.
Flying during a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Volotea is your gateway to exploring Valencia (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport offered by this carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Volotea on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LYS and VLC include:
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Bilbao Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Valencia Airport (VLC)
Currently, $33 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $66. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LYS to VLC.
The cheapest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Picking up cheap flights from LYS to VLC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport.
Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
69.6% of flights departing from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport from central Lyon, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to LYS:
Arriving at Valencia Airport (VLC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VLC instead:
Grab a Valencia Airport rental car and explore Valencia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Goldcar, Record Go and Click and Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Valencia Airport around three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Valencia Airport (VLC) to central Valencia
Valencia Airport to central Valencia has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometers away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
When to fly to Valencia Airport (VLC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Valencia in January.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Valencia Airport for July if you want to visit Valencia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LYS to VLC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be explored after you've seen Valencia. Around 241 kilometers away to the north, its best attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you're eager to discover another side of Spain, consider Salamanca, roughly 483 kilometers west of Valencia. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are among its highlights.
