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Riyadh.ج.م.‏ 6,873 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 May.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Lyon on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,873, select.
Riyadh.ج.م.‏ 6,873 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Lyon on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 6,873, select.
Riyadh.ج.م.‏ 7,916 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Lyon on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,916, select.
Riyadh.ج.م.‏ 7,916 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Lyon on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 7,916, select.
Riyadh.ج.م.‏ 11,765 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Lyon on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 11,765, select.
Riyadh.ج.م.‏ 13,097 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Lyon on Tue, 30 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 13,097, select.
Riyadh.ج.م.‏ 15,526 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Lyon on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 15,526, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lyon to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Lyon to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lyon to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Lyon to Riyadh: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 6,873
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Lyon to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lyon to Riyadh is ج.م.‏ 16,866. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Lyon to Riyadh. But we found flights with one or more stops from ج.م.‏ 16,866.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Lyon to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Lyon to Riyadh is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lyon Airport to Riyadh Airport on Friday, 6 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lyon Airport and Riyadh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, making Riyadh two hours ahead of Lyon.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LYS to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LYS and RUH:

    • Queen Alia International Airport

    • Frankfurt Airport

    • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • Currently, ج.م.‏ 6,862 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م.‏ 16,866. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from LYS to RUH, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from LYS to RUH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

Handy information about Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • Of the departures from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, 69.6% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Central Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LYS:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • King Khaled International Airport to central Riyadh has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riyadh. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Before locking in your flight from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LYS to RUH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Riyadh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.

  • Eager to explore Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then find your way to Al Kharj. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.

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