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Flights from Zurich to Lyon
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Lyon. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 2h 49m door to door (215 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 49m
Zurich to Lyon at a glance
Fastest journey2h 49mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Zurich 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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ZRH Paris (CDG) LYS
Leg 1: Air France, SWISS · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France
Tue11:00 ZRH12:07 CDG0h 53m connection13:00 CDG13:49 LYSAir France
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ZRH Frankfurt (FRA) LYS
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
Mon20:00 ZRH20:52 FRA0h 53m connection21:45 FRA22:50 LYSLufthansa
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ZRH Munich (MUC) LYS
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, SWISS · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Sat13:45 ZRH14:34 MUC1h 26m connection16:00 MUC17:10 LYSSWISS + Lufthansa
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ZRH Milan (MXP) LYS
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Twin Jet
Mon17:45 ZRH18:30 MXP2h 15m connection20:45 MXP21:34 LYSSWISS + Twin Jet
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ZRH Nice (NCE) LYS
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Air France
Wed09:15 ZRH10:20 NCE4h 10m connection14:30 NCE15:12 LYSSWISS + Air France
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ZRH Geneva (GVA) LYS
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
Mon23:00 ZRH23:42 GVA7h 48m connection07:30 GVA08:05 LYSSWISS + Ethiopian 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
- 335 km208 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 49mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneLyon vs Zurich
- Currency in Lyon
- EUR
- Airports
- ZRH → LYS, GNB
Flights from Zurich to Lyon: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt 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 Zurich to Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 335 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) and Milan (MXP). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Lyon?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
