Praia (RAI) to Lyon (LYS) flights
No airline flies nonstop from Praia (RAI) to Lyon (LYS). The two airports are 2,696 miles (4,338 km) apart. There are 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sal, Casablanca and Lisbon and more.
How to fly RAI to LYS: one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sal (SID)Transavia France the whole wayVR
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- Via Casablanca (CMN)Royal Air Maroc the whole way
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- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal and easyJet the whole way
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- Via Porto (OPO)easyJet the whole way





- Via Dakar (DSS)Air Senegal and ASKY Airlines, then Transavia FranceHCKP

- Via Amsterdam (AMS)Transavia, then KLM


RAI to LYS: common questions
Is there a nonstop flight from RAI to LYS?
No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Sal (SID) on Cabo Verde Airlines, Transavia France and 3 more and then Transavia France. This page lists all 6 1-stop options.
How far is Praia from Lyon by plane?
Praia (RAI) and Lyon (LYS) are 2,696 miles (4,338 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does RAI to LYS cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for RAI to LYS with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Praia and Lyon?
The most direct connections are through Sal (SID), Casablanca (CMN), Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO) and Dakar (DSS). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Transavia France through Sal.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.