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Flights Lyon → Athens

LYS → ATH

12.1
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

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.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~1,780 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Lyon (LYS) → Athens (ATH) route is operated by Aegean Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.1/100 (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 14.9 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 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Athens it is 2.8 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:39
Elevation ATH
308 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~178 kg

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Airlines operating LYS-ATH

Frequently asked questions about LYS-ATH

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.