Essaouira to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (ESU–LYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ESU–LYS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. easyJet leads the route. The flight covers 1,267 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 2 | 319 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône from Essaouira
| Metric | ESU→LYS | AGA→LYS | RAK→LYS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ESU | – | 76 mi | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| Flight time | 3h 10m | 3h 20m | 3h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ESU: +00 · LYS: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Essaouira, it's 7:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
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ESU–LYS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESU to LYS
Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ESU to LYS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESU to LYS ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,267 miles (2,039 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SVQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Agadir (Temsia) (AGA), Marrakesh (RAK) and Casablanca (CMN).