Flights Lyon → Athens
LYS → ATH
How long is the flight from Lyon to Athens?
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to Athens (ATH) takes about 2h 39m. 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 Athens, operating with an Airbus A320 aircraft. The destination airport in Athens opened in 2001 and serves over 24 million passengers annually.
The Lyon (LYS) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Aegean Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 11.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Athens the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lyon the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Athens: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Athens (ATH) heads east for about 1,780 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 39m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-ATH
The flight from Lyon (LYS) to Athens (ATH) takes about 2h 39m. 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: Aegean Airlines.
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The Lyon-Athens route is about 1,780 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
