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Connecting route · China → France

Flights from Guangzhou to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Algiers, about 14h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 50m
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Guangzhou to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey14h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Algiers

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou 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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CAN Istanbul (IST) LYS
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
One airline, one ticket ~14h 50m
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CAN Algiers (ALG) LYS
Leg 1: Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Algérie, ASL Airlines France, Transavia France
One airline, one ticket ~16h 24m
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CAN Dubai (DXB) LYS
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~16h 01m
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CAN Addis Ababa (ADD) LYS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 03m
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CAN Frankfurt (FRA) LYS
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~15h 27m
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CAN London (LGW) LYS
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 16m
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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
9,506 km5,903 miles
Journey time
14h 50mestimate
Time difference
-7hLyon vs Guangzhou
Currency in Lyon
EUR
Airports
CAN → LYS, GNB

Flights from Guangzhou to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Algiers and Dubai. 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 Guangzhou to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,506 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Algiers (ALG), Dubai (DXB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Lyon?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Lyon?
Lyon is 7 hours behind Guangzhou.

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