Connecting route · China → France

Flights from Beijing to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Istanbul, about 12h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 53m

Beijing to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey12h 53mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Lyon

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

BJS Munich (MUC) LYS

Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~12h 53m

BJS Istanbul (IST) LYS

Leg 1: Air China, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie

One airline, one ticket ~13h 49m

BJS Paris (CDG) LYS

Leg 1: Air China, Air France · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France

One airline, one ticket ~13h 15m

BJS Frankfurt (FRA) LYS

Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa

Same alliance ~12h 58m

BJS Copenhagen (CPH) LYS

Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: easyJet, SAS

Same alliance ~13h 02m

BJS Brussels (BRU) LYS

Leg 1: Air China, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines

Same alliance ~13h 09m

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: 8,313 km5,162 miles
Journey time: 12h 53mestimate
Time difference: -7hLyon vs Beijing
Currency in Lyon: EUR
Airports: PKX, PEK → LYS, GNB

Flights from Beijing to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Lyon?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Istanbul and Paris. 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 Beijing to Lyon?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,313 km.

Where do you change planes between Beijing and Lyon?

The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Istanbul (IST), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air China flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Beijing and Lyon?

Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).

What is the time difference between Beijing and Lyon?

Lyon is 7 hours behind Beijing.

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