Flying from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Split Airport (SPU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Lyon Airport to Split Airport.
Lyon and Split are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
To ensure you catch your LYS to SPU flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Split, Croatia. Jet off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Lyon Airport to Split Airport:
EasyJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lyon Airport to Split Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LYS and SPU:
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Brussels International Airport
Nantes Airport
Handy information about Lyon Airport (LYS)
79% of flights that depart Lyon Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Lyon Airport from central Lyon, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 miles from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LYS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lyon Airport to Split Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Split Airport (SPU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lyon Airport to Split Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SPU instead:
Grab a Split Airport rental car and explore Split and beyond with your own wheels. AVIA Rent, Carwiz and united rent a car are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Split Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Split Airport (SPU)
Have a think about your travel dates before locking in your flight from Lyon Airport to Split Airport. Split in high season is buzzing, but hotel rates are usually higher and attractions can get crowded. Go in low season if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
Lock in your flight from Lyon Airport to Split Airport for August if you'd like to go to Split during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 66ºF and 88ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 34ºF and 54ºF. Search for cheap tickets from LYS to SPU sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Croatia
Zagreb is just one of the many cities in Croatia waiting to be explored after you've seen Split. Around 160 miles away to the north, popular attractions include Park Maksimir, Basilica of The Sacred Heart of Jesus and Zagreb Cathedral.
Around 160 miles north-west of Split, Rijeka is another favorite stop in Croatia. Start your sightseeing at Teatro Fenice, The St. Vitus Cathedral and Church of St. Nicholas.