Emirates is the only carrier flying non-stop between Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) and Dubai (DXB) daily. This strategic link also connects to Emirates' whole Asia and Oceania hub via a Dubai layover.
Emirates EK80 leaves Lyon Saint-Exupéry daily at 21:30 and arrives in Dubai at 06:55 the next day. Return EK79 at 15:35, landing LYS at 20:20. Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER (354 seats) in 3-4-3.
Dinner is served, so you sleep on the second half and land fresh.
Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST): 8h30 total, often €100 cheaper (from €279).
Lufthansa via Frankfurt or Air France via CDG: 10–12h, mid-range fares. Useful for Flying Blue mileage.
Pegasus via Istanbul-Sabiha: cheapest (from €199 without baggage) but 14h total and airport switch in Istanbul.
Emirates lands at DXB (Dubai International, Terminal 3), 15 min by red metro line to downtown. Line 2 Al Rashidiya reaches Burj Khalifa in 30 min for 8 AED.
DWC (Al Maktoum) is used by low-cost carriers (flydubai, Wizz Air), 50 km south — around €45 by taxi.
Free visa on arrival for EU citizens (30 days, renewable once). Passport valid 6 months.
Emirates: 30 kg checked + 7 kg cabin in Economy Flex, vs 20 kg on Special fare. Max 4 L of alcohol per person entering Dubai.
6h30 non-stop with Emirates; 8h30 to 14h with a layover.
From €279 return with Turkish Airlines; from €289 non-stop with Emirates outside high season.
No — free tourist visa on arrival for 30 days for EU citizens.