Flights Lyon → Frankfurt
LYS → FRA
Route overview
The flight route connects Lyon to Frankfurt, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 737-300, Airbus A321, Airbus A319, and Boeing 737-500. Frankfurt Airport, the destination, serves over 61 million passengers annually, making it one of Europe's busiest air hubs.
The Lyon (LYS) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 20.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads north-east for about 544 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating LYS-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-FRA
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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: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Lyon-Frankfurt route is about 544 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.
