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Flights from Lyon to Basel
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Basel. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 2h 30m door to door (45 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 30m
Lyon to Basel at a glance
Fastest journey2h 30mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Basel
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) EAP
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air France
Tue11:15 LYS12:12 CDG0h 48m connection13:00 CDG13:45 EAPAir France
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LYS Frankfurt (FRA) EAP
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
Mon07:00 LYS08:10 FRA0h 50m connection09:00 FRA09:45 EAPLufthansa
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LYS Nice (NCE) EAP
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland
Wed13:15 LYS14:01 NCE7h 59m connection22:00 NCE22:58 EAPAir France + EasyJet Switzerland
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
- 290 km180 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBasel vs Lyon
- Currency in Basel
- CHF
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → BSL
Flights from Lyon to Basel: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Basel?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt and Nice. 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 Basel?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 290 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Basel?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Nice (NCE) and Geneva (GVA). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Basel?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL).
