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Connecting route · France → Rwanda

Flights from Lyon to Kigali

There are no direct flights from Lyon to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Paris, about 10h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 56m
LYSKGLADD

Lyon to Kigali at a glance

Fastest journey10h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Paris

Best ways to fly from Lyon to Kigali

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

1
LYS Addis Ababa (ADD) KGL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~10h 56m
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LYS Paris (CDG) KGL
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~11h 50m
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3
LYS Cairo (CAI) KGL
Leg 1: Transavia France · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~11h 33m
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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
5,857 km3,637 miles
Journey time
10h 56mestimate
Time difference
+1hKigali vs Lyon
Currency in Kigali
USD
Airports
LYS, GNB → KGL

Flights from Lyon to Kigali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lyon to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Paris and Cairo. 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 Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,857 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Paris (CDG) and Cairo (CAI). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Kigali?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Kigali?
Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Lyon.

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