Flights London → Lyon
LGW → LYS
How long is the flight from London to Lyon?
The flight from London (LGW) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 1h 19m. 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 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.
The London (LGW) → Lyon (LYS) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11/100 (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 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 3.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LGW-LYS
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-LYS
The flight from London (LGW) to Lyon (LYS) takes about 1h 19m. 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: 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.
