Flights Birmingham → Lyon
BHX → LYS
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Lyon?
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 1h 33m. 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 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 12/100 (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 Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 1.8 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 1.8 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% |
Airlines operating BHX-LYS
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Frequently asked questions about BHX-LYS
The flight from Birmingham (BHX) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 1h 33m. 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: Air France.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Lyon, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
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.
