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Flights from Lyon to Zurich
There are no direct flights from Lyon to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 2h 42m door to door (102 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 42m
Lyon to Zurich at a glance
Fastest journey2h 42mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris
Best ways to fly from Lyon to Zurich
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 Frankfurt (FRA) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa
Thu14:45 LYS15:55 FRA0h 50m connection16:45 FRA17:27 ZRHLufthansa
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LYS Paris (CDG) ZRH
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air France, SWISS
Tue11:15 LYS12:12 CDG1h 03m connection13:15 CDG14:09 ZRHAir France
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LYS Munich (MUC) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, SWISS
Mon13:15 LYS14:24 MUC1h 06m connection15:30 MUC16:17 ZRHLufthansa + SWISS
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LYS Milan (MXP) ZRH
Leg 1: Twin Jet · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, SWISS
Mon07:00 LYS08:01 MXP2h 59m connection11:00 MXP11:36 ZRHTwin Jet + SWISS
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LYS Nice (NCE) ZRH
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: SWISS
Wed13:15 LYS14:01 NCE5h 14m connection19:15 NCE20:17 ZRHAir France + SWISS
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LYS Geneva (GVA) ZRH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
Tue19:30 LYS20:03 GVA9h 57m connection06:00 GVA06:43 ZRHEthiopian Airlines + SWISS
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
- 335 km208 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneZurich vs Lyon
- Currency in Zurich
- CHF
- Airports
- LYS, GNB → ZRH
Flights from Lyon to Zurich: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris 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 Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 335 km.
Where do you change planes between Lyon and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Munich (MUC) and Milan (MXP). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lyon and Zurich?
Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
