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Connecting route · Ivory Coast → France

Flights from Abidjan to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Abidjan to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Algiers or Casablanca, about 8h 14m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 14m
ABJLYSALG

Abidjan to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey8h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Algiers or Casablanca

Best ways to fly from Abidjan to Lyon

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ABJ Algiers (ALG) LYS
Leg 1: Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Algérie, ASL Airlines France, Transavia France
One airline, one ticket ~8h 14m
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ABJ Casablanca (CMN) LYS
Leg 1: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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ABJ Tunis (TUN) LYS
Leg 1: Tunisair · Leg 2: Nouvelair, Transavia France, Tunisair
One airline, one ticket ~8h 36m
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ABJ Paris (CDG) LYS
Leg 1: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Air France · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France
One airline, one ticket ~9h 09m
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ABJ Brussels (BRU) LYS
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,573 km2,840 miles
Journey time
8h 14mestimate
Time difference
+1hLyon vs Abidjan
Currency in Lyon
EUR
Airports
ABJ → LYS, GNB

Flights from Abidjan to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abidjan to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Algiers, Casablanca and Tunis. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abidjan to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,573 km.
Where do you change planes between Abidjan and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Algiers (ALG), Casablanca (CMN), Tunis (TUN) and Paris (CDG). Air Algérie flies both legs via Algiers, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abidjan and Lyon?
Abidjan: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Abidjan and Lyon?
Lyon is 1 hour ahead of Abidjan.

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