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Flights from Lyon to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Lyon to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 12h 51m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 50m
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Lyon to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Lyon to Colombo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LYS Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 51m
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2
LYS Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 50m
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3
LYS London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 21m
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LYS Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 16m
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LYS Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 37m
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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
8,295 km5,151 miles
Journey time
12h 50mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Lyon
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
LYS, GNB → CMB

Flights from Lyon to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul and London. 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 Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,295 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Colombo?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Lyon.

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