LOT Polish Airlines to reconnect Warsaw with Lyon

16.07.2024 - 10:16 / traveldailynews.com / Vicky Karantzavelou

LOT Polish Airlines reintroduces the Warsaw-Lyon route starting September 30, operating six days a week, and becoming the sole provider of direct flights from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Lyon, a key economic and cultural hub in France.

LOT Polish Airlines to re-establish French Lyon into the regular flight network. The connection will be launched on September 30 and operated six days a week. Since the launch of the flights, LOT Polish Airlines will be the only carrier to offer passengers a direct connection from Warsaw Chopin Airport to the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

LOT Polish Airlines to announce return of Warsaw-Lyon route. The national carrier’s new route will take off as early as September 30 and be operated six times a week – from Monday to Friday and on Sundays, both in the summer and winter seasons. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays the flight LO345 will take off from Warsaw 8:10 a.m., and the return flight LO346 will depart Lyon at 11:20 a.m. Then, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, the flight LO347 will leave Warsaw at 4:00 pm, and flight LO348 from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport will take off at 7:10 pm. Passengers will be travelling aboard Embraer 195 aircraft, and the flight on this route will take approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes. Lyon is yet another destination in the national carrier’s route network envisaged in the 2024-2028 strategy.

The relaunch of the Warsaw-Lyon route is a response to growing demand for direct connections between Poland and the Central and Eastern France. Lyon, which is the country’s thriving economic hub, is undoubtedly an attractive destination for expanding business. Due to its unique history, remarkable cultural monuments and cinematic heritage, the city has much to offer to visiting tourists. Direct flights to Lyon are also a great option for winter sports enthusiasts – in 2.5 hours from Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport, they will be enjoying the beautiful ski slopes of the Alpine Three Valleys” says Michał Fijoł, LOT Polish Airlines CEO & President of the Management Board.

The city boasts rich history dating back to ancient times, and its historic center, known as Old Lyon (Vieux Lyon), has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to well-preserved Renaissance townhouses, narrow streets and numerous monuments, such as the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, which offers panoramic views of the entire city. Lyon is also renowned as a global capital of cuisine. It is famous for its numerous restaurants, both luxurious and traditional, where you can enjoy local specialities.

Culture and art have a vital role in the city’s life. Lyon hosts an array of museums, theatres and art galleries. Some of