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Flights from Lyon to Riyadh
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Athens, about 8h 01m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 57m
Lyon to Riyadh at a glance
Fastest journey7h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Riyadh
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 Istanbul (IST) RUH
Leg 1: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia
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LYS Athens (ATH) RUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Saudia
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LYS Munich (MUC) RUH
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas, Lufthansa, Saudia
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
- 4,392 km2,727 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 57mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hRiyadh vs Lyon
- Currency in Riyadh
- SAR
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → RUH
Flights from Lyon to Riyadh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Athens and Munich. 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 Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,392 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH), Munich (MUC) and Amman (AMM). Transavia France flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Riyadh?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Lyon and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Lyon.
