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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
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.
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LYS Casablanca (CMN) COO
Leg 1: Air Arabia Maroc, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
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).





