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Flights from Xian to Lyon
There are no direct flights from Xian to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Milan, about 13h 31m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 31m
Xian to Lyon at a glance
Fastest journey13h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Milan
Best ways to fly from Xian 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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SIA Istanbul (IST) LYS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Transavia France, Turkish Airlines, Air Algérie
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
- 8,307 km5,159 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 31mestimate
- Time difference
- -7hLyon vs Xian
- Currency in Lyon
- EUR
- Airports
- XIY → LYS, GNB
Flights from Xian to Lyon: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Xian to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Milan and Vienna. 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 Xian to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,307 km.
Where do you change planes between Xian and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Milan (MXP), Vienna (VIE) and Paris (CDG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xian and Lyon?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Xian and Lyon?
Lyon is 7 hours behind Xian.
