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Flights London → Lyon

LGW → LYS

12.4
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route operates between London and Lyon, using an Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Lyon sees approximately 8,558,341 passengers per year, indicating a significant level of air traffic and popularity for the region.

UK261 compensation on this route

About ~717 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to £220 (UK Regulation 261).

The London (LGW) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.4/100 (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 London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.

Heading to Lyon: what to expect in this direction

Flying from London (LGW) to Lyon (LYS) heads south-east for about 717 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 19m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Lyon it is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:19
Elevation LYS
821 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A319
Est. CO₂/passenger
~72 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
easyJet (U2) 73% 26 min 0.0%

Airlines operating LGW-LYS

Frequently asked questions about LGW-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: easyJet.

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The London-Lyon route is about 717 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.