Lyon LYS to Rennes RNS flight with easyJet

Lyon to Rennes Flights: An Overview

Traveling from France's second city to Brittany couldn't be simpler, thanks to regular flights from Lyon to Rennes. The two French cities may be separated by a distance of 563 kilometers, but direct flights reach Rennes in just one hour 25 minutes, while indirect flights can take as little as three hours 15 minutes. Flight frequencies vary a little during the year. However, most of the time there will be four to five direct weekday flights from Lyon to Rennes, and two Sunday services. Saturday flights tend not to be available, and some periods see no direct flights, but indirect flights will always take up the slack.

Which airlines fly from Lyon to Rennes?

A couple of popular airlines offer flights from Lyon to Rennes, providing a mix of premium fare classes and budget journeys. easyJet provides a low cost connection, scheduling flights five days a week from April through to February (there are no flights in March). Alternatively, Air France operates direct flights to Rennes, in conjunction with the budget carrier Hop!. Should direct flights be unavailable, it's also possible to book plenty of indirect flights with Air France, with stopover locations including Paris Orly, Biarritz, and Toulouse.

How long is the flight from Lyon to Rennes?

Reaching Brittany from the Rhone Valley should be relatively painless, with rapid direct flights from Lyon to Rennes. Direct flights to Rennes will take just one hour 25 minutes to reach their destination, making it a handy route for evening visits and weekend breaks on north-western beaches. If a stop is required along the way, travelers can expect journey times to increase. In those instances, the quickest flights from Lyon will touch down in Rennes around three hours 15 minutes after leaving Lyon Saint Exupery Airport - and there should be plenty of options that take only a few minutes longer.

How many flights are there from Lyon to Rennes?

Whenever passengers need to travel from Lyon to Rennes, flights should be available. easyJet and Air France combine to offer four to five direct flights to Rennes on weekdays for most of the year. Weekend services will be more scarce, and there will often be no direct flights on Saturdays (although there will be options on Sundays). March also tends to see far fewer flights to Rennes from Lyon, but even then, two to three indirect flights should be available every day with journey times under four hours.

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

Departure airport: All flights from Lyon to Rennes will leave from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). The Rhonexpress tram service provides a rapid connection to central Lyon, with trams departing from Part-Dieu station every 15 minutes throughout the day, and a total transfer time of just under 30 minutes. Parking is also easy to find at Saint Exupery, with various stay lengths and cheaper rates for longer stays (online booking is recommended). Inside, travelers can bank, shop, dine, and relax. Free WiFi is also available everywhere on the airport site, making life easier for laptop and smartphone owners.

Arrival airport: Flights to Rennes from Lyon will arrive at Rennes Airport (RNS). From there, C6 buses run into central Rennes and take just 20 minutes. It's also possible to walk to Saint-Jacques de la Lande station, where SNCF trains run to Rennes and regional destinations. Alternatively, travelers can pick up rental vehicles at the main terminal from popular brands like Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, and Europcar.