Cheap Flights to Lyon

Lyon is certainly a big city, but it has preserved a human dimension: it only takes a few hours to find your way through it. It is also a green place with many beautiful islands and an unlikely quiet city center. When you book cheap flights to Lyon, you will be welcomed by a city with bourgeois appearances, while being multiethnic and trendy at the same time.

Whether you prefer gourmet cuisine, are passionate about museums, love walks in the historic districts, you’re fond of spectacles or you’re night owl, or everything at once, Lyon offers a wealth of possibilities that will make you wish to come back tirelessly over and over again.

Location

Lyon is traversed by the Rhône and the Saône, between which lies the peninsula. The Perrache train station is located south of the latter and north of the district of Croix. The Confluence district, where Rhone and Saone rivers meet, is now booming.

Located on the right bank of the Saone, Vieux Lyon is probably the most beautiful part of the city - and also the most touristy one. It is dominated by the hill of Fourvière Basilica which is visible from almost everywhere. On the left bank of the Rhône extend the business district of La Part-Dieu, Brotteaux, a residential area, and Guillotière, the ethnic, cosmopolitan part of the city.

Activities

When you travel to Lyon, there are so many activities to try. Departing from Place Bellecour and the Parc de la Tête d'Or, fans of rollerblading meet at Skatepark in Park Gerland, where competitions are held every Friday night. If you want a quiet and uneventful evening, a walk on the banks of the Rhone would be the ideal choice.

The mountains of Lyon, close to the city, are conducive to hiking. Among the destinations that are particularly sought is Beaujolais. And for sports without leaving the city, Fourvière Aventures offers all kinds of family activities.

For those who want to enjoy nature without getting out of the city, they can go to the Parc de la Tête-d'Or, in the city center. Shady paths, a zoo, a rose garden or the lake with boats and pedal boats make this the ideal place for a nature break.

In the heart of Old Lyon

Vieux Lyon, wedged between the hill of Fourvière and the Saône, is composed of three districts: St. John, St. George and St. Paul and it is a marvel of Renaissance architecture. Once a dodgy area, it has undergone, from the 1970s, a spectacular renovation that has restored its luster. The ocher gold and pink facades release a scent of Italy. Approximately 500 hectares of the city center of Lyon are part of the Unesco World Heritage. There are also many alleyways, these pedestrian crossings which connect two streets crossing one block. Symbols of the urban landscape element Lyon and the local architectural heritage, these alleys are forming a labyrinthine network of shortcuts in the heart of the city. If you like them, there are also many in the neighborhood of Croix-Rousse.

Fourvière Hill

Fourvière Hill is one of the sights that should be on your list as soon as you book flights to Lyon. The first site occupied by the Romans in the area, the Fourvière hill seems to watch over the city. It is dominated by the basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, built in 1896 in a neo-Byzantine style. It is accessible by a funicular but also by multiple climbs, offering views down to the city center. A Gallo-Roman archaeological park covers part of the area, where you can admire the remains of the theater and the Odeon. You can also visit the Gallo-Roman Museum here, which traces the history of the town from prehistory to the seventh century.

If you want to see all these sights and more, it is time to start searching for flights to Lyon. Flighthub offers the cheapest flights to Lyon, so make sure you book them with some time in advance, in order to benefit from the best rates.

Top attractions in Lyon

Musée des Beaux-Arts

The Musee des Beaux-Arts (or the Museum of Fine Arts) in Lyon, France is one of biggest art collections in the country. Housed in the former Abbey of the Ladies of Saint Pierre, this museum provides one with a glimpse of the arts throughout the ages. There are works that are from the time of ancient Egypt and Greece, as well as works from the Medieval Age up until the present.