Flights Athens → Lyon
ATH → LYS
How long is the flight from Athens to Lyon?
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 2h 39m. 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 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 9.7/100 (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 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 3.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about ATH-LYS
The flight from Athens (ATH) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 2h 39m. 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 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.
