$487 Cheap flight deals from Charlotte (CLT) to Lyon (LYS)

What You Should Know about Flights from Charlotte Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is a busy hub in the southeast that offers many regional and international flights from Charlotte. More than 39 million people passed through this airport in 2011 alone. The five concourses are home to 13 airlines, from popular domestic carriers such as American Airlines and JetBlue Airways to foreign carriers like Air Canada Jazz and Lufthansa German Airlines. Located six miles west of downtown Charlotte on the Josh Birmingham Parkway, this airport offers many air ticket deals through Orbitz.com.

Airport Parking Options

Charlotte International Airport offers over 25,000 parking spaces. The long-term parking lot is the best value at $4 per day. The costliest option is valet parking at $19 per day. Several shuttles are available to get you to and from the lot if you choose the economical option.

Solving the Airport Transportation Problem

If you choose to leave your car at home, there are several options for transportation to and from the airport. Charlotte has bus, train and taxi services; the cheapest options are the bus and train. You can ride either for $1.75 per ride, and they operate 20 hours a day. Express bus fare will cost you $2.40. A taxi is the most direct route and costs about $20 per trip within six miles of the airport. With the money you save by buying your air tickets on Orbitz.com, you can afford the extra cost of a taxi.

Finding a Good Meal at the Airport

Like any other airport, Charlotte International offers a wide variety of fast food options. From Burger King to Panda Express, there are plenty of the choices available. For a good sit-down breakfast before your flight, stop at Bojangles' Famous Chicken and Biscuits. The restaurant is located inside the airport and offers home-style meals for passengers boarding flights from Charlotte. Book you flight on Orbitz.com to save enough time to savor the meal before take-off.

Lyon St-Exupéry Airport Information

When you book flights to Lyon with Orbitz.com, your plane will land at the Lyon St-Exupéry Airport. A number of domestic and international carriers fly into the airport, including Aer Lingus, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways and easyJet. The airport is located about 13 miles outside of the city.

Transportation from the Lyon St-Exupéry Airport

To drive from the airport to the city, you can book a rental car online at Orbitz.com. Car rental companies that operate out of the airport include Avis, Hertz and National. There are also several public transportation options available. The Tram Express, which brings you to the city in 30 minutes, costs about 15 dollars. Multiple bus companies operate out of the airport, going into Lyon and cities around the region. You can buy bus tickets from the kiosks in the airport near ground transportation. The TGV train operates from a station within walking distance from the terminal, and trains run regularly to Paris, Lyon and Grenoble. Taxis are also available, and the drive into the city takes between 30 and 45 minutes.

Weather in Lyon

Temperatures in Lyon can vary dramatically from summer to winter. In the coldest months, December and January, temperatures can fall to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. In July, the warmest month, the weather in the city is regularly above 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Highlights of Lyon

Many visitors to Lyon come for the world-class restaurants and shops, which are located in the historic city center. Art and music are also popular activities, and the Galerie le Réverbère and the Bec de Jazz are must-see cultural attractions. After you book discount flights to Lyon, you can use Orbitz.com to find deals on regional activities and tours around the city.