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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 2:40 am
• Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 6:45 am.

The flight takes about 7h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon takes 7h 20m, covering 9,435 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon range from C$ 890 to C$ 1,416, with an average of C$ 1,122 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 890 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the C$ 1,122 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 960 round-trip via Toulouse Blagnac (TLS), compared to C$ 1,131 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 61–C$ 142 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Transat and Porter Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 735 to C$ 5,340. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights:

• Air Canada
• Lufthansa

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 612, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Rentscape
• Alamo
• Ok Mobility
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon usually depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 01m.

One-stop flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 32% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,019 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,241, a difference of C$ 222.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and Lyon. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Air Transat

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 30m, compared with 10h 49m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 47m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Lyon is 6 hours ahead of Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Parc de la Tête d'Or and Place des Terreaux. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Lyon flights:

• Air Transat: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Taxis are metred, but expect to pay around 50 € (C$ 74.95) for a ride from the airport to the city centre. Although it's not as affordable as public transportation options, it is more convenient if you're carrying a lot of luggage or prefer a door-to-door service from the airport to your hotel.

Both terminals have ATMs available 24/7, on level 0 of Terminal 2 and level 1 of Terminal 1. In addition to these, there are two Travelex currency exchange offices in Terminal 1, open every day from 5:30 am to 9:30 pm.

The best way to travel is to rent a car from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport. However, you can take a taxi from outside the arrivals level of Terminal 1 or 2. Prices are fixed and vary according to the final destination and whether you're travelling during the day or at night. For example, for a taxi ride to Chamonix expect to pay around 327 € (C$ 490) if you travel during the day, or 551 € (about C$ 826) if you travel at night. Catching a long-distance bus operated by Ouibus, Flixbus or Faure Vercors is the most affordable option. Tickets can be purchased online on the companies' official websites, at their ticket booths inside the airport, or from the driver. A one-way Ouibus ticket from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport to Chamonix costs 12 € (C$ 18), limited to two carry-ons and two large pieces of luggage.

In addition to Lyon, a 30min drive from the airport, many other cities are a short drive away. These include Givors (30min), Grenoble (55min), Saint Etienne (55min), Bourg en Bresse (50min) and Villefranche (40min).