Flights Athens → Lyon
ATH → LYS
Route overview
The flight route operates from Athens International Airport, which opened in 2001, to Lyon, France. The destination airport serves over 8.5 million passengers annually, making it a significant hub for air travel in the region. This route is typically serviced by an Airbus A320 aircraft.
The Athens (ATH) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by Aegean Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes.
Heading to Lyon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Athens (ATH) to Lyon (LYS) heads north-west for about 1,780 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 min (atfm); arriving into Lyon it is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-LYS
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 1 airline: Aegean Airlines.
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The Athens-Lyon route is about 1,780 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
