Flights Toronto – Lyon (YTO-LYS) from CAD 817*

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Jet off to one of France’s most appealing urban destinations on a Toronto - Lyon flight. Air France operates flights to Lyon from Toronto via Paris or Amsterdam most days.

People vacation in Lyon for a variety of reasons. Some enjoy the rich mix of architecture, from Roman through to medieval to contemporary. Others are fascinated by the city’s place in the development of cinematography - there is a museum dedicated to the inventors of modern cinema, the Lumière brothers, and another boasting a collection of miniature scenes and special effects technology and props. The city is also ideally-placed to enjoy the stunning scenery in some of France’s best national parks, notably in the Alps and the Massif Central.

When reserving your Toronto - Lyon airplane ticket, you’ll see that there any many optional services you can sign up for, including AF Connect and ‘Time to think’. All flights, however, offer you your personal in-flight entertainment center as standard, where you can watch movies and browse world press online.

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When is the best time to visit Lyon?

Lyon has a mild climate with moderate humidity throughout the whole year. Summer lasts from late May to mid-September with temperatures remaining well above 20 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are July and August. Winters are mild, but be prepared to the temperatures falling down to 4 – 5 degrees Celsius and rains are more frequent. Warmer and drier weather starts from end of March.

How do you get to Lyon's city center from Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport?

Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport is about 18 km away from Lyon city center. To travel from the airport to Lyon downtown, get a taxi, or use a shuttle tram. The Rhônexpress shuttle tram connects the airport and the Part-Dieu station. The tram stop is located in the Saint Exupéry train station. The travel time to the city center is 30 minutes, and the shuttle departs every 15 minutes.

What are some of the best things to do in Lyon?

• It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call Lyon the culinary capital of France. Follow the advice of Stendhal and eat your way through the city. Plan a dinner at one of Lyon's distinguished Michelin-star restaurants or head to one of its cozy bouchons. The bouchons are traditional restaurants, offering deliciously prepared comfort food.
• Stroll the cobbled streets of the Old Town and discover the secret passageways, once used by silk traders. Looking like an epitome of the medieval city and constructed back when the town was a rich silk-making center, Lyon's Old Town is replete with time-honored, pastel-hued stone buildings and family-run restaurants. The highlight of Vieux Lyon is the Cathedral of St.-Jean-Baptiste. The facade of the cathedral is decorated with 25 gargoyles, 36 statues of prophets and patriarchs, 36 martyrs and saints and 72 angels.
• Discover the city's markets. At the Marché St.-Antoine, it is always lively and crowded. Buy ripe cheese, baked bread, and try the roasted chicken and oysters. After an indulgent stroll through the market, head to the river banks for some book shopping – traditionally, outdoor book dealers place their stalls at the nearby Quai de la Pêcherie.