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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
    8h
    $178–432

  2. Drive 4,612.9 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Cairocar4,612.9 km
    46h 54m
    $827–1,194

  3. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly

    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 36m
    $204–440

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest 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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