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Flights from Lyon to Cardiff
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Cardiff. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 3h 23m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 23m
Lyon to Cardiff at a glance
Fastest journey3h 23mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Cardiff
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 Amsterdam (AMS) CWL
Leg 1: Air France, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, KLM Cityhopper
Mon06:45 LYS08:12 AMS0h 48m connection09:00 AMS09:08 CWLKLM
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
- 866 km538 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 23mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hCardiff vs Lyon
- Currency in Cardiff
- GBP
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → CWL
Flights from Lyon to Cardiff: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Cardiff?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, London and Dublin. 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 Cardiff?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 866 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Cardiff?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). Air France flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Cardiff?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Cardiff?
Cardiff is 1 hour behind Lyon.





