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Flights from Lyon to Jeddah
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Jeddah. The easiest way is one stop via Athens or Istanbul, about 7h 38m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 38m
Lyon to Jeddah at a glance
Fastest journey7h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Jeddah
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 Athens (ATH) JED
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Saudia
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LYS Istanbul (IST) JED
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines
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LYS Amman (AMM) JED
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: flyadeal, Jordan Aviation, Royal Jordanian
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LYS Cairo (CAI) JED
Leg 1: Transavia France · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Alexandria Airlines
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
- 4,118 km2,557 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 38mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hJeddah vs Lyon
- Currency in Jeddah
- SAR
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → JED
Flights from Lyon to Jeddah: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Jeddah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Istanbul and Amman. 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 Jeddah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,118 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Jeddah?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Istanbul (IST), Amman (AMM) and Amsterdam (AMS). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Jeddah?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Jeddah?
Jeddah is 2 hours ahead of Lyon.





