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Flights from Colombo to Lyon
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 12h 51m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 50m
Colombo to Lyon at a glance
Fastest journey12h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Colombo 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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CMB Istanbul (IST) LYS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
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
- 8,295 km5,151 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 50mestimate
- Time difference
- -4.5hLyon vs Colombo
- Currency in Lyon
- EUR
- Airports
- CMB → LYS, GNB
Flights from Colombo to Lyon: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul and London. 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 Colombo to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,295 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Lyon?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Lyon?
Lyon is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.
