RUH - LYS

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Cheapest round-trip
1,348 ﷼
Typical prices: 1,598 ﷼–2,225 ﷼
AJet
Wed 12/5Mon 12/10
RUH - LYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
650 ﷼
Typical prices: 520 ﷼-1,367 ﷼
AJet
Sat 2/17
RUH - LYS • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no nonstop flights between Riyadh and Lyon. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
December
Cheapest • 36% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
Cheapest • Avg 1,622 ﷼ (round-trip)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 10h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Lyon (RUH-LYS)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Lyon

Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10
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4:05 am - 1:45 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
11h 40m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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2:45 pm - 2:55 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 10m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
1,348 ﷼AJet
3+ days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15
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2:40 am - 11:50 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
11h 10m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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2:45 pm - 2:50 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 05m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
1,385 ﷼Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10
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2:00 am - 10:05 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
10h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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9:15 am - 10:25 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 10m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Rome Fiumicino
2,032 ﷼Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sun, Dec 13 - Sun, Dec 20
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5:00 am - 11:50 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
8h 50m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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8:55 am - 7:55 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
9h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
2,135 ﷼Multiple Airlines
22 hours ago
Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10
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2:00 am - 12:15 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
12h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:15 am - 10:25 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 10m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Rome Fiumicino
2,157 ﷼Lufthansa
3+ days ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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10:30 pm - 2:10 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin
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12:55 pm - 1:35 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
10h 40m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
2,202 ﷼Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 20
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4:05 am - 11:50 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
9h 45m1 stop Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
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12:50 pm - 3:10 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
12h 20m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Athens Eleftherios V.
2,523 ﷼Multiple Airlines
22 hours ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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10:30 pm - 2:10 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin
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9:20 pm - 9:20 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
22h 00m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Doha Hamad Intl
2,822 ﷼Qatar Airways
3+ days ago
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 20
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12:05 am - 10:15 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
24h 10m2 stops Dammam King Fahad Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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6:45 pm - 10:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
50h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
3,542 ﷼Multiple Airlines
22 hours ago
Sat, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 10
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12:05 am - 2:10 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
16h 05m3 stops Dammam King Fahad Intl Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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12:50 pm - 2:30 amLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 40m2 stops Vienna Intl Cairo
18,820 ﷼Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Riyadh to Lyon flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Lyon?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Lyon typically range from 1,598 ﷼ to 2,225 ﷼. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 1,348 ﷼, on AJet.

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Key details for Riyadh to Lyon flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

650 ﷼
Beat the crowds with an average 77% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 13% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Riyadh to Lyon

When to book flights from Riyadh to Lyon

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Lyon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Riyadh to Lyon flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Lyon?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Riyadh to Lyon.

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to Lyon?

    A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Lyon takes 00m, covering 7,004 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Lyon?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Lyon flight?

    Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Lyon range from 1,598 ﷼ to 2,225 ﷼, with an average of 1,895 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,598 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

  • How are flight prices from Riyadh to Lyon looking right now?

    One-way fares from Riyadh to Lyon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 1,070 ﷼, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car rental options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

    Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging 167 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Rentscape
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Ok Mobility
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Lyon?

    Flights from Riyadh to Lyon usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Lyon pass through?

    One-stop flights from Riyadh to Lyon most commonly connect through:

    • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Lyon?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Riyadh to Lyon. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at 1,212 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 3,018 ﷼, a difference of 1,806 ﷼.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Lyon?

    Flying via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 36m, compared with 10h 54m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 12h 24m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What is the time difference between Riyadh and Lyon?

    Lyon is 2 hours behind Riyadh (Central European Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Riyadh to Lyon flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Sunday flights average 1,212 ﷼, about 1,806 ﷼ less than Thursday fares (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Lyon trip for December. Fares historically average 1,212 ﷼ round-trip in that month - typically 1,012 ﷼ less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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