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There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Cairo by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)planeLYS - CAI
    7h 54m
    $189–439

  2. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)planeGVA - CAI
    9h 29m
    $185–477

  3. Drive 4,613 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Cairocar4,613 km
    46h 58m
    $827–1,194

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cairo, Egypt?

Transavia France, Tunisair, and four other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) once daily.

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