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Flights from Lyon to Ankara
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Ankara. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 5h 26m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 26m
Lyon to Ankara at a glance
Fastest journey5h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Ankara
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) ANK
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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LYS Munich (MUC) ANK
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: SunExpress
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
- 2,361 km1,466 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hAnkara vs Lyon
- Currency in Ankara
- TRY
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → ESB
Flights from Lyon to Ankara: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Ankara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Vienna. 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 Ankara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,361 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE) and Bucharest (OTP). Transavia France flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Ankara?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Ankara?
Ankara is 2 hours ahead of Lyon.





