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Connecting route · France → Benin

Flights from Lyon to Cotonou

There are no direct flights from Lyon to Cotonou. The easiest way is one stop via Casablanca or Paris, about 8h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 39m
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Lyon to Cotonou at a glance

Fastest journey8h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Casablanca or Paris

Best ways to fly from Lyon to Cotonou

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

1
LYS Casablanca (CMN) COO
Leg 1: Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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2
LYS Paris (CDG) COO
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~8h 57m
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3
LYS Brussels (BRU) COO
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 25m
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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
4,387 km2,724 miles
Journey time
8h 39mestimate
Time difference
NoneCotonou vs Lyon
Currency in Cotonou
USD
Airports
LYS, GNB → COO

Flights from Lyon to Cotonou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Cotonou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Casablanca, Paris and Brussels. 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 Cotonou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,387 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Cotonou?
The best connecting points are Casablanca (CMN), Paris (CDG) and Brussels (BRU). Air Arabia Maroc flies both legs via Casablanca, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Cotonou?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Cotonou: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).

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