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LYS to DXB Turbulence Forecast

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

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LYS
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DXB
Lyon · Dubai · 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 LYS–DXB

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About the LYS–DXB route

The Lyon to Dubai 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 LYS–DXB

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 LYS–DXB

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on LYS–DXB

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

Kids barely noticed the turbulence — just some mild bumps mid-flight. Seatbelt sign was on and off a couple times. Nothing dramatic.
Parent traveling with kids · November
Flew Lyon–Dubai in February, had some light turbulence in the middle portion of the flight. Brief and nothing concerning. This route is usually fine.
Business traveler · February
Some light chop crossing the Zagros — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in July.
Regular traveler · July
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Lyon to Dubai flight turbulent?
The LYS–DXB 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 LYS to DXB?
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 LYS to DXB?
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 LYS to DXB?
The LYS to DXB flight takes approximately 5h 45m, covering 3,215 miles (2,795 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly LYS to DXB?
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