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DXB to LYS Turbulence Forecast

Is the Dubai to Lyon flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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DXB
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LYS
Dubai · Lyon · 5h 45m
35
Turb Score
5h 45m
Duration
2,795 nm
Distance
39,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for DXB–LYS

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About the DXB–LYS route

The Dubai to Lyon route heads southeast over Europe and the Middle East, covering 3,215 miles at 39,000 feet. This corridor is generally smooth — turbulence is most common over the Alps and occasionally over the Zagros Mountains in Iran. The approach into Dubai crosses dry, stable desert air which is typically calm.

The route is served by Emirates, Air France on Boeing 777 · Airbus A380 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 39,000 feet over a distance of 3,215 miles (2,795 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Generally smooth. Mountain ranges over Europe/Iran can cause brief turbulence.

Turbulence levels on DXB–LYS

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly DXB–LYS

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on DXB–LYS

Boeing 777 (396 seats)

Front
Rows 1–35
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 36–50
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 51+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

Some light chop over the desert — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in November.
Regular traveler · November
Flew Dubai–Lyon in September, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · September
The 5h 45m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · July
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Dubai to Lyon flight turbulent?
The DXB–LYS route typically experiences light turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 35/100.
When is turbulence worst on DXB to LYS?
Generally smooth. Mountain ranges over Europe/Iran can cause brief turbulence. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on DXB to LYS?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Boeing 777 (396 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 36–50. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from DXB to LYS?
The DXB to LYS flight takes approximately 5h 45m, covering 3,215 miles (2,795 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly DXB to LYS?
The main airlines operating this route are Emirates, Air France, flying Boeing 777 · Airbus A380 aircraft.

Data Sources

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data