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Flights from Ottawa to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Lyon. The fastest way is one stop via Montreal or London, about 8h 29m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 29m
YOWLYSYUL

Ottawa to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey8h 29mVia Montreal, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Montreal or London

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Lyon

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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YOW Montreal (YUL) LYS
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
Sun19:15 YOW19:51 YUL1h 09m connection21:00 YUL09:44 LYSAir Canada
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 29m
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YOW London (LHR) LYS
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: British Airways
Sat21:15 YOW08:38 LHR3h 07m connection11:45 LHR14:17 LYSAir Canada + British Airways
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 02m
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YOW Paris (CDG) LYS
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France
One airline, one ticket ~10h 06m
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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
5,981 km3,714 miles
Journey time
8h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hLyon vs Ottawa
Currency in Lyon
EUR
Airports
YOW → LYS, GNB

Flights from Ottawa to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Montreal, London and Paris. 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 Ottawa to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,981 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Montreal (YUL), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). Air Canada flies both legs via Montreal, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Lyon?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Lyon?
Lyon is 6 hours ahead of Ottawa.

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