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Flights from Lyon to Cologne
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Vienna, about 2h 57m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 57m
Lyon to Cologne at a glance
Fastest journey2h 57mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Vienna
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Cologne
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 Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Mon09:30 LYS10:39 MUC0h 51m connection11:30 MUC12:27 CGNLufthansa
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LYS Vienna (VIE) CGN
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Ryanair
Tue13:15 LYS14:44 VIE1h 01m connection15:45 VIE17:11 CGNAustrian Airlines + Eurowings
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LYS Nice (NCE) CGN
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Eurowings
Mon13:00 LYS13:46 NCE4h 59m connection18:45 NCE20:11 CGNAir France + Eurowings
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LYS Manchester (MAN) CGN
Leg 1: easyJet, Jet2 · Leg 2: Jet2, Ryanair
Sat15:00 LYS15:44 MAN4h 16m connection20:00 MAN22:17 CGNeasyJet + Ryanair
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
- 597 km371 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneCologne vs Lyon
- Currency in Cologne
- EUR
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → CGN
Flights from Lyon to Cologne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Vienna 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 Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 597 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE), Nice (NCE) and Manchester (MAN). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Cologne?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
