Flights Lyon → Amsterdam
LYS → AMS
How long is the flight from Lyon to Amsterdam?
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 1h 20m. 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 Lyon to Amsterdam, operating with a Fokker 70 aircraft. The destination airport in Amsterdam serves an impressive number of passengers annually, totaling 66,828,453.
The Lyon (LYS) → Amsterdam (AMS) route is operated by Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lyon the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Amsterdam: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Amsterdam (AMS) heads north for about 732 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 20m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Amsterdam it is 1.2 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% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating LYS-AMS
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-AMS
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to Amsterdam (AMS) takes about 1h 20m. 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 2 airlines: Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Lyon-Amsterdam route is about 732 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
