Marrakesh to Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône (RAK–LYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RAK–LYS is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, Transavia France and Volotea lead the route. The flight covers 1,202 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 13 | 319, 320 | 3h | – | – | – |
| TO Transavia France | 5 | 73H | 3h05 | – | – | – |
| V7 Volotea | 4 | 319 | 3h10 | – | – | – |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 2 | 73H | 3h | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône from Marrakesh
| Metric | RAK→LYS | ESU→LYS | AGA→LYS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RAK | – | 98 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Flight time | 3h | 3h 5m | 3h 15m |
Travel Essentials
RAK: +01 · LYS: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Marrakesh, it's 7:00 PM in Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
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RAK–LYS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RAK to LYS
Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) are connected by nonstop service from Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France, easyJet and Volotea. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RAK to LYS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RAK to LYS ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,202 miles (1,935 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Essaouira (ESU), Agadir (Temsia) (AGA) and Casablanca (CMN).