Flights from Lyon to Bastia

Flights from Lyon to Bastia

Flying to Lyon to Bastia is often quick and straightforward. A range of direct flights leave daily during busy periods and a number of one and two-stop flights are available all year round. Flights leave Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport, east of the city, and land at Bastia-Poretta Airport, on the northeastern side of Corsica. The fastest connections take just over an hour, and there is usually a range of airlines to choose amongst, from flag carrier Air France, to popular budget options like easyJet.

Which airlines fly from Lyon to Bastia?

Direct flights from Lyon to Bastia are provided by around 4 airlines; Air Corsica, Air France, Hop! and easyJet. EasyJet is one of the most prolific carriers on the route, and is the sole direct provider on select days. Indirect services are offered by a range of airlines, including Vueling and Iberia.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Bastia?

The fastest direct flights can reach the Corsican city in as little as 1 hour 10 minutes. Direct flights with easyJet tend to take 1 hour 15 minutes. Indirect flights can take much longer, but the fastest of them, often including a change of flights in Bordeaux, can reach Bastia in 3 hours 30 minutes.

How many flights are there from Lyon to Bastia?

The number of available flights depends on the day of the week and the time of the year. There are usually between 10-30 one-stop options daily, but direct flights are not always available. From June to October, easyJet provides up to 2 departures daily. Even in winter, however, the occasional direct flight is offered by other airlines.

What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Lyon to Bastia?

Departure airport: Lyon: Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport is a relatively small airport located to the east of the city. It can be reached from the city center in around 35 minutes by car, via the N346. Travelers can also take the express tram, which replaced a direct bus service, from Lyon Part-Dieu station. Services leave regularly from as early as 4:25am, through midnight. If travelling from elsewhere in the region, you may wish to consider taking a train – the terminal is just a five minute walk from the airport’s train station. The airport itself has a range of facilities, including 4 themed lounges, 20 stores and free Wi-Fi.

Arrival airport: Bastia: Airport Bastia-Poretta is a small airport located 13.5 miles south of the city. It’s around half an hour away by car, via the T11 highway. Perhaps the best public transportation option is the airport shuttle bus, which departs frequently from the terminal and takes 35 minutes to reach the city center. The airport itself has a modest range of facilities, including an infirmary, cash machines, newsagent and tourist information desk. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout, and extra mobility assistance for disabled passengers is available.