$26 Cheap flight deals from Lyon (LYS) to Barcelona (BCN)

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport

Booking cheap flights from Lyon is simple with Orbitz.com. Simply search online for the best low-cost flights out of Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, which goes by airline code LYS and is located about 25 km east of Lyon. Airlines flying out of Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport include Air France, Air Arabia, British Airways, easyJet, Lufthansa, and many more.

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport Parking Options

If you are driving to the airport, there are four short-stay parking lots and one long-stay parking lot for your convenience. You can book a parking lot ahead of time using the online parking planner or simply show up. Some of the lots are adjacent to the airport terminals, and the airport has a free shuttle bus to the terminal for individuals parking in the more distant P5 and P6 lots.

Getting to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport

The Tram Express takes you from the historic district or business district of the city to the airport in less than 30 minutes. You can also get to the airport by taking the Lyon Saint Exupéry railway to the railway station located just a five-minute walk from the airport. Buses from Lyon and other cities in the region also schedule regular stops at the airport.

Dining and Beverage Options

Travelers can enjoy a wide range of budget and fine dining options while awaiting the departure of cheap flights from Lyon. Enjoy a coffee at Caffe Ritazza or Segafredo Zanetti Espresso, or have a meal at L'Assiette, Fournil de Pierre, O'picnic, or Le Grand Comptoir. In Terminal 3, Food Village offers bottled beverages and prepackaged sandwiches and snacks to go.

Trips to Barcelona

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is the second largest city in Spain and has a population of over 1.6 million. Flights to Barcelona arrive at the Barcelona El Prat Airport, located about 11 miles from the center of the city. The airport is one of the top 10 busiest in Europe, with over 34 million passengers passing through it in 2011. Some of the airlines flying into El Prat Airport include Aeroflot, Air France, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, with most offering reservation services with great deals for budget travelers through Orbitz.com.

Transportation From the Barcelona El Prat Airport

Travel from the airport to the downtown area is available by commuter train, taxi and the city's bus services. The rail service connects Terminal 2 at the airport to the Barcelona Metro, while a bus service is available every 10 minutes. The train takes 27 minutes, while buses take approximately 35 minutes to make the journey to the downtown area. Bus and metro tickets cost about $16 and include transfers, with the ability to use the ticket on both transport types. Taxis can be caught in front of each of the airport's terminals. More than one suitcase or larger items will incur an additional transport fee when using the city taxis.

The Weather in Barcelona

Those traveling to Barcelona should expect mild seasonal weather conditions, with summer temperatures ranging from lows in the mid-50s to highs in the low 80s. During the winter, temperatures drop to the mid-teens, with highs generally around the low to mid-40s. Those enjoying summers in Barcelona should need nothing more than a light jacket on cooler evenings, while those visiting in the winter should wear moderate to heavy clothing with a heavy jacket to ward off the cold.

Things to Do in Barcelona

Barcelona is a city that devotes much of its entertainment energy to the arts, offering live music and theatre in a variety of genres. There's everything from opera at the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house to the annual three-day Sonar pop music festival. Sports are also a major attraction for those taking flights to Barcelona, as it's the home of the world-famous football team FC Barcelona along with professional basketball and rugby teams.