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Flights from Lyon to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Istanbul, about 10h 30m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 45m
Lyon to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey8h 45mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Abu Dhabi
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 Paris (CDG) AUH
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sun11:45 LYS12:42 CDG3h 03m connection15:45 CDG00:15 AUHAir France + Etihad Airways
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LYS Istanbul (IST) AUH
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines
Sun06:00 LYS09:39 IST4h 36m connection14:15 IST19:23 AUHTransavia France + Etihad Airways
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LYS London (LHR) AUH
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Etihad Airways
Tue11:30 LYS11:58 LHR3h 17m connection15:15 LHR01:03 AUHBritish Airways + Etihad Airways
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LYS Athens (ATH) AUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
Fri21:15 LYS00:44 ATH7h 01m connection07:45 ATH12:58 AUHSky Express (Greece) + Etihad Airways
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LYS Amman (AMM) AUH
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian
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
- 4,990 km3,099 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hAbu Dhabi vs Lyon
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → AUH
Flights from Lyon to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, 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 Lyon to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,990 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Istanbul (IST), London (LHR) and Athens (ATH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lyon and Abu Dhabi?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 3 hours ahead of Lyon.
