Flights Amsterdam → Lyon
AMS → LYS
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Lyon?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Lyon, operating with a Fokker 70 aircraft. The destination airport in Lyon sees approximately 8,558,341 passengers annually, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel between these two cities.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lyon the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Lyon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Lyon (LYS) heads south for about 732 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Lyon it is 3.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-LYS
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-LYS
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Lyon route is about 732 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
