Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Faro Airport (FAO): what you need to know
A direct flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport takes an average of 2 hours 31 minutes. The timezone in Faro is UTC+0, which makes it 1 hour behind Lyon.
Each week, there are 4 flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport. The first departure from LYS to FAO is at 06:30 and the latest is at 22:25.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
easyJet runs direct flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to discover the sights in Faro — and maybe even more of Portugal if your schedule allows.
If you want to break up your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The top stopovers on the LYS - FAO route include:
Bordeaux Airport
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Portugal. Visa regulations vary and travel documentation requirements are always changing. Before locking in your cheap ticket from LYS to FAO, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to Faro Airport (FAO)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport is ر.ق. 139. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 255. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To snag cheap flight tickets from LYS to FAO, reserve your trip 3 months before the departure date.
November is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Located around 31 kilometres from the centre of Lyon, Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 47 minutes.
After a convenient hotel near LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Faro Airport (FAO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FAO instead:
Getting from Faro Airport (FAO) to central Faro
Faro Airport to central Faro takes about 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 33 minutes.
When to fly to Faro Airport (FAO)
The quietest month for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Faro based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to Faro Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Faro, with temperatures ranging from 19 ºC to 29 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 9 ºC and 16 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LYS to FAO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Faro
Once you've locked in your flights from LYS to FAO, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Faro. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Faro Old Town, Lands - Ria Formosa & Faro Eco-Friendly Solar Boat Tours, Kayaking & More and Capela dos Ossos are popular attractions which should feature on any good Faro itinerary.
Complete your Faro trip with hotels and a car rental
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