Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône to Dubai (LYS–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LYS–DXB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 3,099 miles in approximately 7h. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 7 | 359 | 7h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dubai from Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône
| Metric | LYS→DXB | GVA→DXB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LYS | – | 60 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 14 |
| Flight time | 7h | 7h 15m |
Travel Essentials
LYS: CEST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, it's 8:00 PM in Dubai.
French passport holders receive a free entry permit stamped on arrival in the UAE, allowing stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
LYS–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LYS to DXB
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LYS to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LYS to DXB ranges from 7 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,099 miles (4,988 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via ADB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Geneva (GVA).