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Flights from Riyadh to Lyon
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Lyon. 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
Riyadh to Lyon at a glance
Fastest journey7h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens
Best ways to fly from Riyadh 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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RUH Istanbul (IST) LYS
Leg 1: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
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RUH Athens (ATH) LYS
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, Sky Express (Greece)
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RUH Munich (MUC) LYS
Leg 1: Flynas, Lufthansa, Saudia · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City 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
- 4,392 km2,727 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 57mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hLyon vs Riyadh
- Currency in Lyon
- EUR
- Airports
- RUH → LYS, GNB
Flights from Riyadh to Lyon: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Lyon?
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 Riyadh to Lyon?
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 Riyadh and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH), Munich (MUC) and Amman (AMM). flyadeal flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Lyon?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Lyon?
Lyon is 2 hours behind Riyadh.
