Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Muscat International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between MCT and LYS:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter France, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MCT to LYS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
RM801 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Muscat International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Return flights start at RM2,338. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from MCT to LYS, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap tickets from MCT to LYS every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Muscat International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 51 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near MCT? If you've booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Book a hotel near LYS if you're taking a late flight from Muscat International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Lyon. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 47 minutes.
When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
September is the busiest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Lyon in April.
When booking your flight from Muscat International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCT to LYS in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 9ºC then.
More about Lyon
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There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Lyon itinerary.
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