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Flights from Cardiff to Lyon
There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Lyon. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 4h 08m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 50m
Cardiff to Lyon at a glance
Fastest journey3h 50mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London
Best ways to fly from Cardiff 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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CWL Amsterdam (AMS) LYS
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: Air France, KLM
Mon17:45 CWL19:51 AMS1h 39m connection21:30 AMS22:53 LYSKLM
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
- 866 km538 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hLyon vs Cardiff
- Currency in Lyon
- EUR
- Airports
- CWL → LYS, GNB
Flights from Cardiff to Lyon: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, London and Dublin. 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 Cardiff to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 866 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (STN) and Dublin (DUB). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Lyon?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Lyon?
Lyon is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.
