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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
LYSESBIST

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
One airline, one ticket ~5h 26m
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LYS Munich (MUC) ANK
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~6h 37m
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LYS Vienna (VIE) ANK
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~6h 37m
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LYS Bucharest (OTP) ANK
Leg 1: Wizz Air · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 31m
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LYS Frankfurt (FRA) ANK
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~6h 56m
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LYS Budapest (BUD) ANK
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 35m
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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
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.

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