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Flights from Lyon to Almaty
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Almaty. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 9h 53m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 26m
Lyon to Almaty at a glance
Fastest journey9h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Almaty
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 Istanbul (IST) ALA
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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LYS Antalya (AYT) ALA
Leg 1: Transavia France · Leg 2: Air Astana, Pegasus Airlines, SCAT Airlines
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
- 5,519 km3,427 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- +4hAlmaty vs Lyon
- Currency in Almaty
- USD
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → ALA
Flights from Lyon to Almaty: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Almaty?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Frankfurt and Warsaw. 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 Almaty?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,519 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), Warsaw (WAW) and Yerevan (EVN). Transavia France flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Almaty?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Almaty?
Almaty is 4 hours ahead of Lyon.





