Flights Lyon → Birmingham
LYS → BHX
Route overview
The flight route connects Lyon to Birmingham, operating with an Embraer 175 aircraft. The destination airport in Birmingham sees over nine million passengers annually, making it a busy travel hub.
The Lyon (LYS) → Birmingham (BHX) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.1/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Birmingham the average ATFM delay is 58.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). Departing from Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes.
Heading to Birmingham: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Birmingham (BHX) heads north-west for about 898 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 33m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Birmingham it is 58.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating LYS-BHX
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-BHX
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: Air France.
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The Lyon-Birmingham route is about 898 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.
