Connecting route · United Arab Emirates → France

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lyon. The fastest way is one stop via Amman or Athens, about 10h 20m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 45m

Abu Dhabi to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey8h 45mVia Amman, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amman or Athens

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to Lyon

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

AUH Amman (AMM) LYS

Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Royal Jordanian

Sat06:30 AUH08:27 AMM3h 03m connection11:30 AMM14:50 LYSRoyal Jordanian

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 20m

AUH Athens (ATH) LYS

Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Sky Express (Greece)

Sun08:30 AUH12:14 ATH3h 01m connection15:15 ATH16:51 LYSEtihad Airways + Aegean Airlines

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 21m

AUH Krakow (KRK) LYS

Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air

Mon04:00 AUH07:36 KRK2h 54m connection10:30 KRK12:28 LYSEtihad Airways + Wizz Air

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 28m

AUH London (LHR) LYS

Leg 1: British Airways, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: British Airways

Wed10:30 AUH14:55 LHR2h 05m connection17:00 LHR19:32 LYSEtihad Airways + British Airways

10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 02m

AUH Sofia (SOF) LYS

Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Wizz Air

One airline, one ticket ~8h 45m

AUH Istanbul (SAW) LYS

Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~8h 45m

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: 4,990 km3,099 miles
Journey time: 8h 45mon current schedules
Time difference: -3hLyon vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in Lyon: EUR
Airports: AUH → LYS, GNB

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Lyon?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amman, Athens and Krakow. 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 Abu Dhabi to Lyon?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,990 km.

Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and Lyon?

The best connecting points are Amman (AMM), Athens (ATH), Krakow (KRK) and London (LHR). Air Arabia flies both legs via Amman, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and Lyon?

Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Lyon?

Lyon is 3 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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