Flights from Colombo to Lyon

Arriving in Lyon

Book your flights to Lyon with Etihad Airways and look forward to a real French experience; culture, art, history, food and beautiful natural scenery. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lyon’s quaint cobbled streets hold a host of wonder and history.

Plan Your Lyon Holiday

With such diversity, Lyon will appeal to a range of travellers; Roman remains are plentiful for those with an interest in history; excellent dining opportunities allow visitors to sample France’s greatest dishes whereas, the stunning rivers and scenery offer a delightful alternative to the shopping malls and boutiques. For the curious, Lyon also boasts a Puppet Museum together with a Museum of Miniatures and Film Sets which are unique experiences.

The busiest and sunniest time to travel to Lyon is the summer, so we recommend that tickets to Lyon are reserved in good time. To find cheap hotels in Lyon, plan a late autumn or early winter trip or consider renting accommodation outside of the historic sectors. Some suburbs represent better value than others, the Confluence district is one such example, so it is worth comparing districts and prices. By making use of our Deals section, discount flight deals to Lyon are available throughout the year.

Flying from Colombo

Book your flights from Colombo to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways and know that you will be entertained with all the latest interactive technology. With games, television shows and films, you won’t be short of things to do.

Major Airports in Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is the major airport in Colombo and is located 35 km north of the city. As the main hub airport for Sri Lanka it handles a large number of passengers. It is being redeveloped by local government, including the construction of an entirely new runway and the addition of a modern shopping mall and restaurants, as the popularity of Sri Lanka as a destination continues to rise.

Airport Transportation in Colombo

Buses to Bandaranaike International Airport are available every 15 minutes from the main bus station. These are operated by the airport itself. There is also public transportation from various points in the city. You can get a taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, which are run by the airport’s own taxi service. Some of the taxis are air-conditioned and are available on request. There is no train to Bandaranaike International Airport but there is a station less than 1 km away from the airport.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Colombo to Lyon on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.