Cairo to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (CAI–LYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CAI–LYS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Transavia France leads the route. The flight covers 1,781 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO Transavia France | 1 | 73H | 4h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · LYS: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter France. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period and must be obtained from the French embassy or a TLScontact visa center before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure and issued within the last 10 years. All Arabic-language supporting documents must be translated into French.
Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.
Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.
CAI–LYS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to LYS
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) are connected by nonstop service from Transavia France. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CAI to LYS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to LYS is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,781 miles (2,865 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Athens Eleftherios Venizelos and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.