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Flights from Lyon to Abidjan
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Abidjan. The easiest way is one stop via Algiers or Casablanca, about 8h 14m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 14m
Lyon to Abidjan at a glance
Fastest journey8h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Algiers or Casablanca
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Abidjan
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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LYS Algiers (ALG) ABJ
Leg 1: Air Algérie, ASL Airlines France, Transavia France · Leg 2: Air Algérie
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LYS Casablanca (CMN) ABJ
Leg 1: Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Royal Air Maroc
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LYS Paris (CDG) ABJ
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Air France
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
- 4,573 km2,840 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 14mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hAbidjan vs Lyon
- Currency in Abidjan
- USD
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → ABJ
Flights from Lyon to Abidjan: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Abidjan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Algiers, Casablanca and Tunis. 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 Lyon to Abidjan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,573 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Abidjan?
The best connecting points are Algiers (ALG), Casablanca (CMN), Tunis (TUN) and Paris (CDG). Air Algérie flies both legs via Algiers, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Abidjan?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Abidjan: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Abidjan?
Abidjan is 1 hour behind Lyon.





