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Connecting route · France → Ivory Coast

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
LYSABJALG

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
One airline, one ticket ~8h 14m
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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
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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3
LYS Tunis (TUN) ABJ
Leg 1: Nouvelair, Transavia France, Tunisair · Leg 2: Tunisair
One airline, one ticket ~8h 36m
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LYS Paris (CDG) ABJ
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Air France
One airline, one ticket ~9h 09m
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LYS Brussels (BRU) ABJ
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 38m
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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
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.

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