Paris to Lyon flights
Lyon lies 393 km (244 mi) south-east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Paris | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 2.1 million | 520,774 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | LYS, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in Lyon
Lyon is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB, 57 km), Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 81 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,124 ft | 821 ft |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (regional) | GNB | 57 km (35 mi) | 10,007 ft | 1,302 ft |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (regional) | CMF | 81 km (50 mi) | 6,628 ft | 779 ft |
| Annecy Meythet airport (regional) | NCY | 99 km (62 mi) | 5,348 ft | 1,521 ft |
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Staying in Lyon
Our booking partner lists 454 places to stay in Lyon. Of the 173 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 9 are five-star. Across 236 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 324,399 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lyon from Paris?
393 km (244 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Lyon by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Lyon?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Lyon flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS); Lyon also has GNB, CMF, NCY.
Where can I stay in Lyon?
Our booking partner lists 454 places to stay in Lyon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.