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Connecting route · Turkiye → France

Flights from Ankara to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Ankara to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 5h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 26m
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Ankara to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey5h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Ankara to Lyon

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

1
ANK Istanbul (IST) LYS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
One airline, one ticket ~5h 26m
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ANK Munich (MUC) LYS
Leg 1: SunExpress · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 37m
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ANK Vienna (VIE) LYS
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 37m
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ANK Bucharest (OTP) LYS
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 31m
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ANK Frankfurt (FRA) LYS
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~6h 56m
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ANK Budapest (BUD) LYS
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~6h 35m
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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
2,361 km1,466 miles
Journey time
5h 26mestimate
Time difference
-2hLyon vs Ankara
Currency in Lyon
EUR
Airports
ESB → LYS, GNB

Flights from Ankara to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ankara to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Vienna. 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 Ankara to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,361 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE) and Bucharest (OTP). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Lyon?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Lyon?
Lyon is 2 hours behind Ankara.

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