Flights Birmingham → Lyon
BHX → LYS
Route overview
The flight route connects Birmingham to Lyon, operating with an Embraer 175 aircraft. Lyon's airport serves over eight million passengers annually, indicating a high volume of air traffic and connectivity.
The Birmingham (BHX) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.3/100 (medium), 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 Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 minutes.
Heading to Lyon: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Birmingham (BHX) to Lyon (LYS) heads south-east for about 898 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 33m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Lyon it is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating BHX-LYS
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Frequently asked questions about BHX-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: Air France.
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The Birmingham-Lyon route is about 898 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
