Connecting route · China → France

Flights from Shanghai to Lyon

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Frankfurt, about 14h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 12m

Shanghai to Lyon at a glance

Fastest journey14h 12mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Lyon

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

SHA Munich (MUC) LYS

Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~14h 12m

SHA Frankfurt (FRA) LYS

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa

One airline, one ticket ~14h 15m

SHA Istanbul (IST) LYS

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie

One airline, one ticket ~15h 01m

SHA Amsterdam (AMS) LYS

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: Air France, KLM

One airline, one ticket ~14h 33m

SHA Paris (CDG) LYS

Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France

One airline, one ticket ~14h 36m

SHA London (LHR) LYS

Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways

One airline, one ticket ~15h 00m

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: 9,344 km5,803 miles
Journey time: 14h 12mestimate
Time difference: -7hLyon vs Shanghai
Currency in Lyon: EUR
Airports: PVG, SHA → LYS, GNB

Flights from Shanghai to Lyon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Lyon?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Frankfurt and Istanbul. 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 Shanghai to Lyon?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,344 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Lyon?

The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air China flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Lyon?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Lyon?

Lyon is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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