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Lyon from Québec City: Direct Flights with Air Transat

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Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
New for 2027 · Direct Air Transat flight

Lyon from Québec City, non-stop

Air Transat now flies non-stop from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Lyon. Traditional bouchons, Renaissance lanes, vineyards on the horizon and all of France within TGV reach — no detour through Montréal or Paris.

Every Tuesday June 8 – October 26, 2027 Direct flight YQB → Lyon (LYS) Air Transat flight or package Économax parking $71.10

Lyon from Québec City: key facts

Route
Québec City (YQB) → Lyon–Saint-Exupéry (LYS), non-stop
Airline
Air Transat, flight only or Transat flight + hotel package
Departure day
Tuesdays, every week
Season
June 8 to October 26, 2027 (21 departures)
Flight time
About 7 hours
Time difference
6 hours ahead of Québec City
Entry requirements
Valid Canadian passport, no visa for tourist stays
Currency and language
Euro (€), French
Parking at YQB
Économax: $71.10 taxes included / 8 days, through your advisor

Picture a city where you go from a Renaissance lane to a legendary covered market, then sit down in a bouchon for a lunch that lasts until the digestif.

Set where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, Lyon is often called the capital of French gastronomy — and it earns every star. Its historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretches from Fourvière hill to the slopes of Croix-Rousse, with lively riverbanks and neighbourhoods that live on their terraces. It’s also an ideal gateway to France: Beaujolais, the Alps, Provence and Paris are a few hours away by car or TGV. Starting in summer 2027, it’s a direct flight from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), every Tuesday with Air Transat. Your trip to France starts close to home.

Summer–fall 2027

Direct flightQuébec City (YQB) – Lyon (LYS)

A brand-new non-stop route, once a week. Flight only or flight + hotel: your advisor compares the options for your dates.

Air Transat New
June 8 → October 26, 20271 flight per week · 21 departures
Tue
FromQuébec City – Jean Lesage (YQB)
ToLyon – Saint-Exupéry (LYS)
OptionsFlight only or Transat flight + hotel

Good to know before you go

  • Flight timeAbout 7 hours, non-stop
  • Time differenceLyon is 6 hours ahead of Québec City
  • On arrivalThe Rhônexpress reaches Part-Dieu station in about 30 minutes; TGV station on site
  • Weather25 to 30°C in summer, 15 to 18°C in October: perfect for vineyards and harvest season

Schedules subject to change without notice — check with Air Transat or your travel advisor.

Flying from Québec City changes everything

Take off from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport and start your vacation before you even board: no drive to Montréal, no crowds, no stress — and a new parking lot built for your budget.

No detour through MontréalSkip 5 to 6 hours of round-trip driving before and after a long flight
Économax parkingThe most affordable at YQB, with a free shuttle every 15 minutes, 24/7
Fast check-inA human-scale airport with short lines and smooth security
Direct flight, direct bagsNo connection, no risk of luggage going astray in transit
Flight or Transat packageFlight only, flight + hotel or a tailor-made stay — your call
Local advisorA Voyages en Direct specialist handles everything, from flight to parking
New as of November 17, 2026
$71.10
taxes included for 8 days of parking
Exclusive rate available only through your travel advisor

Économax: the most affordable parking at YQB

Your trip to Lyon starts in the parking lot. The new Économax lot adds 1,200 spaces at Québec City’s airport at the lowest price on site — and your travel advisor gets you the advisor-only rate.

  • 1,200 new parking spaces
  • Free shuttle to the terminal every 15 minutes, 24/7
  • The lowest parking rate available at YQB
  • Staying longer than 8 days? Your advisor confirms the rate for your dates
Must-sees

Six Lyon essentials

Lyon is best explored on foot, from one hill to the next: two thousand years of history, a legendary food scene and neighbourhoods with very different personalities.

Fourvière

The basilica and Roman theatres

Atop the hill, the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière watches over the city with a mosaic-covered interior. Next door, the Gallo-Roman theatres host the Nuits de Fourvière festival every summer.

Vieux Lyon

Renaissance lanes and traboules

Cobblestones, colourful façades and hidden courtyards: one of Europe’s largest Renaissance districts. Push open certain doors to walk the traboules, secret passageways that cut through buildings from street to street.

Part-Dieu

Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse

Cheeses, charcuterie, oysters, pink pralines: this covered market named after Lyon’s great chef is a food lover’s paradise. Perfect for a quick lunch, glass of wine included.

Croix-Rousse

The slopes and the Mur des Canuts

Once home to the city’s silk weavers, Croix-Rousse climbs in colourful staircases, workshops and bohemian cafés. Its huge trompe-l’œil mural, the Mur des Canuts, is one of the largest in Europe.

Confluence

Musée des Confluences

At the point where the Rhône and Saône meet, this glass-and-steel museum tells the story of humankind, from natural science to world civilizations. Striking inside and out.

Left bank

Parc de la Tête d’Or

One of France’s largest urban parks: a lake, rose garden, grand greenhouses and a free zoo. The perfect green break between visits, by bike or rowboat.

A city to taste, not just visit

Lyon has everything to win over Québec travellers: an unforgettable table, vineyards at the door and all of France a few hours away.

Food

Bouchon cooking

Quenelles in Nantua sauce, saucisson brioché, Lyonnaise salad, praline tart: bouchons serve hearty, no-fuss food, paired with a carafe of Côtes-du-Rhône or Beaujolais.

Wine

Beaujolais and the Rhône Valley

Less than an hour away, the golden-stone villages of Beaujolais; to the south, the slopes of Côte-Rôtie. October is harvest season — a perfect time for a tasting.

Day trips

Pérouges, Annecy and Provence

The medieval village of Pérouges, Lake Annecy and its mountains, or Avignon about an hour away by TGV: Lyon is the ideal base for a multi-stop trip across France.

Culture

Birthplace of cinema

The Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph right here in Lyon. The Institut Lumière, the museums and summer festivals make the city a cultural destination well beyond its food.

FAQ — Lyon from Québec City

Is there a direct flight from Québec City to Lyon?
Yes. Starting in summer 2027, Air Transat operates a direct flight between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), every Tuesday from June 8 to October 26, 2027. No stopover and no connection in Montréal or Paris.
What day does the Québec City–Lyon flight leave?
The direct flight departs on Tuesdays, once a week, from June 8 to October 26, 2027 — 21 departures over the season. Schedules are subject to change: your travel advisor confirms exact times at booking.
How long is the flight from Québec City to Lyon?
Plan on roughly 7 hours of direct flying time, depending on Air Transat’s schedule. Lyon is 6 hours ahead of Québec City, so keep your first day light to adjust.
Do Canadians need a visa for Lyon?
No. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for tourist stays of 90 days or less (within any 180-day period) in the Schengen Area, which includes France. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area. The European Union plans to introduce the ETIAS travel authorization, but no start date has been set as of November 2026: check the latest requirements at travel.gc.ca before you go.
What currency and language are used in Lyon?
The currency is the euro (€) and the language is French. English is spoken in many hotels and tourist sites, and credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.
When is the best time to visit Lyon?
The direct-flight season covers Lyon’s best months: June and September are perfect for walking the city and touring vineyards, July and August for terraces and the Nuits de Fourvière festival, and October for the grape harvest and fall colours. Expect 25 to 30°C in summer and around 15 to 18°C in October.
Flight only or flight + hotel package?
Both options are available from Québec City with Transat. Flight only works well if you’re planning a road trip across France or staying in a rental. A flight + hotel package simplifies planning and protects your budget. An advisor compares both for your dates and recommends the best value.
How much is parking at Québec City airport?
The new Économax lot, open since November 17, 2026, is the most affordable parking at YQB: $71.10, taxes included, for 8 days — an exclusive rate available through your travel advisor. It has 1,200 spaces and a free shuttle runs to the terminal every 15 minutes, 24/7.
Why fly from Québec City (YQB) instead of Montréal?
Flying from YQB means skipping 2.5 to 3 hours of driving each way, Highway 20 traffic and big-airport lines. After a transatlantic flight, getting home in minutes instead of three hours makes all the difference.
How do I get from the airport to downtown Lyon?
The Rhônexpress tram links Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Part-Dieu station in about 30 minutes. The airport also has its own TGV high-speed train station, handy for heading straight to other regions of France. Your advisor can add a transfer or car rental to your quote.
Is Lyon a good base for exploring France?
An excellent one. Beaujolais wine country and the medieval village of Pérouges are under an hour away, Annecy and the Alps about two hours by car, and the TGV puts Avignon and Provence about an hour away and Paris about two hours. Your advisor can build a multi-stop itinerary from Lyon.
How do I get a price for Lyon from Québec City?
Fill out the free quote form on this page. A Voyages en Direct travel advisor will quickly get back to you with a personalized offer for your dates: Air Transat flight or Transat flight + hotel package, with Économax parking if you’d like. No commitment, no fees.
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Direct flights on Tuesdays, June 8 to October 26, 2027.

Lyon now leaves from Québec City

A brand-new route with one flight a week: the best summer and harvest-season dates go fast. Send your request now — a Voyages en Direct advisor takes care of the rest, Économax parking included.