Weather Change · right now
4° colder
Dublin 11° CloudLyon 7° Cloud
Colder than home. Bring the good coat.
Worth the bother?
6/10 Could be tempted.
Weather match Good You asked for: Walking weather
“You’ll be glad of the boots, and you won’t be roasting in them.”
- Usually 11°C in November
- 8 rainy days a month
- Short hop: 2h 15m direct
How we work this out
Worth the bother is worked out from the same facts every time: how much warmer, drier and sunnier it usually is there than in Ireland that month, how long the flight is, how good the place is, whether something’s on and, when we have enough fares for the route, whether the month is unusually dear or cheap. We use the usual weather for the month so one freak day can’t swing it. When you tell us what you’re after (snow, Christmas markets, walking and so on), the weather part asks how well the usual weather fits that, not just how warm it is. Nobody can pay to change a score, and plenty of places score low on purpose.
“Sundays only. Miss that and you're waiting for the next one. Only about 2h 15m in the air. You'll barely get the sandwich eaten.”
Dublin to Lyon, in short
Ryanair and Aer Lingus flies once a week, on Sundays, leaving around 06:40. The flight takes about 2h 15m.
Timetable
When the flights go
Ryanair and Aer Lingus, flying on Sundays. Fares found for December and May.
Departure times are local and change with the season. Flights home usually leave around 17:15.
Flying from Dublin
The honest airport tips
- Ryanair mostly flies from Terminal 1 and Aer Lingus mostly from Terminal 2. Check your booking before you're standing in the wrong one with the good coat on.
- Security opens at 02:30 in Terminal 1 and 03:30 in Terminal 2. Allow 2 hours for short-haul, and skip the "I'll just nip to the shop".
- Liquids and laptops can stay in your bag at security. Yes, really. Mammy still packs the clear bag, just in case.
- Book parking online before you go; it's cheaper than paying at the barrier. A few euro saved is a coffee earned.
The place
Lyon, the honest verdict“France’s food capital. You will eat too much and not regret a single bite.”Scores, where to stay and what nobody tells you about LyonWhere to stay in Lyon
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The trip
Dublin to Lyon in numbers
Good for a long weekend
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Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Dublin to Lyon?
About 2h 15m direct, with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.
Which days are there flights from Dublin to Lyon?
Recently, flights have gone on Sundays. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the live search for your dates.
Is there a time difference between Ireland and Lyon?
1 hour ahead of Ireland.